Description
Experience the magic of Morocco on a 4-day desert tour connecting Marrakech to Fez. This unforgettable journey will take you from the bustling streets of Marrakech to the golden dunes of the Sahara, passing through the spectacular landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset and a magical night in a Berber camp under the stars. Discover the famous kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the green Ziz Valley before arriving in Fez, Morocco’s cultural capital.
This tour is a perfect combination of culture, history, and adventure, ideal for exploring the essence of Morocco in just a few days.
Highlights of the tour
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Cross the High Atlas Mountains towards Ouarzazate.
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Explore the magnificent kasbahs of Aït Ben Haddou and Amridil.
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Take a stroll through the Toudgha oasis and discover Berber culture.
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Go on a camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes and admire a magnificent sunset.
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Spend the night in a luxury camp in the heart of the Sahara Desert.
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Visit the fossil museum in Erfoud.
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Observez les singes magots dans les forêts de cèdres du Moyen Atlas sur la route vers Fès.
What’s included
- Comfortable and comprehensive services throughout the tour
- Moroccan private driver, speaking several languages
- Accommodation including breakfast and dinner each day, depending on the category chosen
- Certified local guides in major cultural and historical cities
- Round-trip transfers to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the trip
- Camel ride in the Merzouga desert (for desert tours)
- Overnight stay in a Saharan camp with traditional entertainment (for desert tours)
What is excluded
- Accommodation.
- Drinks.
- Entrance fees to tourist sites.
- Personal purchases.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Marrakech → Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou → Boumalne Dadès
Early morning departure from Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi N'Tichka Pass. Enjoy magnificent landscapes and pass through several Berber villages before arriving at the Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for having served as the backdrop for numerous films. After the visit, drive to Ouarzazate, nicknamed the "Hollywood of Africa," with the option of visiting the movie studios. The journey continues through the Skoura oasis and the Valley of Roses to the Dades Gorge region.
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Day 2: Boumalne Dadès → Tinghir → Merzouga
After breakfast, depart for the oasis of Tinghir for a walk among the palm trees and the impressive Toudgha Gorges. Then head to Rissani, the cradle of the Alawite dynasty, known for its traditional date market. The day ends in Merzouga, at the gateway to the spectacular dunes of Erg Chebbi.
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Day 3: Merzouga → Erg Chebbi
In the morning, visit the village of Khamlia, famous for its Gnawa music and the hospitality of its inhabitants. In the afternoon, set off on a camel ride through the dunes to admire an unforgettable sunset. Dinner and overnight stay in a Berber camp under a starry sky, with music around the campfire.
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Day 4: Merzouga → Midelt → Fez
Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the dunes before heading back to Fez. The journey takes you through the Ziz Valley, the town of Midelt, and then the cedar forests of Azrou, home to Barbary macaques. You arrive in Fez in the late afternoon, marking the end of this wonderful trip through Morocco.
