4 Days Sahara Desert Tour From Fez to Marrakech
FromUSD $500/person
A 4-Day Tour to Discover the gems of Morocco Desert
Discover the beauty of Morocco Sahara Desert, the jewels Kasbahs, the great oases and valleys with this exciting 4-days Morocco itinerary. Begin in Fez and end in Marrakech, crossing the Middle Atlas & Cedar forests, enjoying camel trekking over the highest dunes of the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert, and visiting the rocky peaks of the High Atlas Mountains. You’ll wander around medieval Kasbahs, souks, and desert towns. Marvel at palaces and mosques and explore Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, and Roses’ Valley.
Highlights
Drive to Marrakech over the panoramic High Atlas Mountains range and scenic Tzini-Tichka snaky Roads. Explore the most famous protected UNESCO site of Aït Benhaddou Kasbah. Learn more about the history and filmmaking process in the area of Ouarzazate. Soak up the beauty of Todra’s Gorge. Ride a camel to enjoy sunset and/or sunrise over the dunes of the Sahara. Sleep under a veil of stars in an elegant carpeted nomadic-style tent in the Sahara. Taste the famous local Berber Pizza and sip spicy tea. Enjoy a Sahara Desert sunrise and further explore the Sahara.Brief Itinerary
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Fez – Ifrane – Midlet – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga | Merzouga |
| Day 2 | Sahara Desert – Gnawa Village – Serji Lake – Sijilmass Ruins – Animals Market – Camel Trekking – Erg Chebbi Dunes | Erg Chebbi |
| Day 3 | Merzouga- Sahara Desert – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – Kelaat Magouna – Skoura Palms Grove | Skoura |
| Day 4 | Skoura Oasis– Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – High Atlas Mountains – Tizin Tichka Pass – Marrakech |
Detailed Morocco Desert Tour
Day 1: Fez→Ifrane→Midlet→Erfoud→Rissani→Merzouga
The tour will begin from Casablanca – the economic capital of Morocco. your private driver will greet you at the airport and escort you to enjoy a tour of the magnificent Hassan II mosque, one of the most elaborately designed mosques in North Africa! Rabat will be your next destination to refresh and unwind at your Luxury boutique hotel /Riad. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant over the Atlantic Ocean.
Day 2: Sahara Desert→Gnawa Village→Serji Lake→Sijilmassa Ruins→Animals Market→Camel Trekking→Erg Chebbi Dunes
After breakfast, start your sightseeing tour in Rabat, the administrative Capital of Morocco, visit the Hassan II Mosque, which is famous for its Minaret, explore the intriguing marvels of Rabat on the Royal Palace, The Oudaya’s Kasbah, the Andalusian Gardens, The Mausoleum of Mohamed V. On now towards Meknes, which is one of Morocco’s hidden treasures built by the slaves’ Army of the tyrannical ruler Moulay Ismail, it is nicked named the ‘Versailles of Morocco’. Here you’ll discover many must-see beautiful sites such as the Heri es Souani, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail himself, the Royal Stables and the Granaries.You will also get a chance to see the glorious gate of Bab Mansour. Your next stopover will be Volubilis to explore the 2000-year-old Roman ruins, its archaeological wonders and getting a picture of life during the Roman Empire.
After Lunch, you will set out to Moulay Idriss, one of the holiest cities in Morocco. Continue your Morocco travel to Fez, the historic center of Arts and Sciences in Morocco. You will be spending the night in at your Riad/ Hotel in Fez.
Day 3: Merzouga- Sahara Desert→Rissani→Todra Gorges→Dades Valley→Kelaat Magouna→Skoura Palms Grove
Fez is one of the world’s largest walled in cities with its nine thousand twisted alleyways, explore this mysterious box of fun and exotic delights in your incredible best of Morocco journey. Your local tour guide will give you the chance to discover this beautiful Medieval Medina full of beautiful attractions, including the tanneries, the Fondouk Nejjarine and its Fountain, the handicraft souks sections, the Batha Museum, the King’s Palace, Jewish Quarter, and the Pottery Complex.
Day 4: Skoura Oasis→Ouarzazate→Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah→High Atlas Mountains→Tizin Tichka Pass→Marrakech
After an early breakfast leave Fes travelling towards Ifran, referred as “the Switzerland of Morocco”. Continue your way through the beautiful Berber villages and jagged rock faces to Azrou, a Berber village in the middle of the famous cedar forests, where you well sight Barbarian Apes. As you cross the Middle Atlas Mountains and the Tizi Ntalghamt pass, you will begin to descend towards the Sahara Desert. You will half-way for lunch at a local restaurant in the town of Midelt, a famous Berber Town for its Apple orchards and Mineral Rocks. The true treasures must be searched out and discovered usually off the beaten path! On your arrival at the Kasbah in Erfoud, you will be welcomed by a glass of mint tea before you check in to unwind and relax .Take a hot shower or dip in the swimming pool (depending on the weather) will be a treat after today journey. Dinner will be served in the Kasbah.
FromUSD $500/person
Tour information
04 days / 03 nights
Fez
Marrakech
All year round
Customizable
Private
What’s Included
- Private Transportation aboard a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick up from your Hotel/Riad in Fez (or from the airport)
- Drop off at your Hotel/Riad in Marrakech (or at the airport)
- Full-time English-speaking Berber private driver
- Fuel, tolls and all expenses associated with transportation for entire Erg Chebbi desert package
- All night’s accommodations
- 1 Overnight at the Kasbah in Sahara Desert.
- 1 Overnight under well-equipped and carpeted Bedouin style tent.
- 1 Overnight at the Guest house in Skoura Palms’ Grove.
- Elegant Meals: Daily Breakfast and Dinner.
- Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi dunes
- Sandboarding in Erg Chebbi dunes
- Berber music at night around the fire under stars in Erg Chebbi desert camp
- Free stops when you want
- Mineral water during your Erg Chebbi desert tour.
What’s excluded
- Airfare & International Travel Insurance.
- Drinks.
- Lunch each day.
- Tips & Extra.
Suitable Activities for this tour
Pricing
| Tour range | 2 Travelers | 3 to 4 Travelers | 5 to 6 Travelers | 7 Travelers or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Comfort 3* | $650 | $550 | $500 | Inquire this now! |
| Classic – Mid Range 4* | $850 | $710 | $670 | |
| Affordable Luxury 5* | $1850 | $1570 | $1490 |
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