4 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes
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4 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes
Tour overview:
unforgettable 4-day adventure from Marrakech to Fes, discovering the best of Morocco. Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tichka Pass and visit the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Morocco, and spend a night in the stunning Dades Gorges.
Travel to the Sahara Desert with stops at Tinghir and the Todgha Gorges, before reaching Merzouga. Enjoy a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes, spend a night in a luxury desert camp, and experience traditional Berber music under the stars.
Discover the desert further by visiting Khamlia, the nomadic Berber families, and Hassi Labied oasis. On the final day, return to Fes, passing through the Ziz Valley, Midelt, Azrou Cedar Forest, and the Switzerland of Morocco – Ifrane. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking desert adventures, cultural experiences, and breathtaking Atlas Mountain landscapes.
Tour highlights
Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tichka Pass.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site – Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.
Explore Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Morocco.
Enjoy the breathtaking Dades Gorges and Todgha Gorges.
Experience the Sahara Desert in Merzouga with camel trekking.
Spend a night in a luxury desert camp under the stars.
Meet nomadic Berber families and enjoy traditional Gnaoua music in Khamlia.
Return to Fes through the Ziz Valley, Azrou Cedar Forest, and the beautiful city of Ifrane.
Tour itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Tichka Pass – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges
Our 4 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes starts with pick-up from your hotel in Marrakech. We will drive through the Tichka Pass, one of the most scenic routes in the High Atlas Mountains, stopping at an argan oil cooperative to see how argan oil is made. Next, we will stop at the highest point of the Atlas Mountains at 2260 meters for amazing views.
Our first highlight is Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site built by the Glaoui family and later expanded by the Berber Touaregs. Then, we will visit Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Morocco, famous for its movie studios where films like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia were shot.
After lunch, we continue to Dades Gorges, passing through the Rose Valley, the Monkey Toes Mountains, and the Tisdrine curves. Overnight stay will be at a comfortable riad in Dades Gorges.
Day 2: Dades – Tinghir – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga
After breakfast, we drive to Merzouga Sahara, passing through Tinghir, a town famous for handmade rugs and its amazing canyons. We will stop at the Todgha Gorges, a breathtaking canyon with river water flowing through high rocks.
After lunch, we visit the ancient irrigation wells, then continue to Erfoud, known for dates and fossils. Finally, we reach Merzouga, where you will enjoy a camel ride on the Erg Chebbi dunes to your luxury desert camp. Camel trekking in the Sahara and camping under the stars is the highlight of this day.
Day 3: Merzouga Desert Tour
Today, we explore the Merzouga area. Visit Khamlia, where the Gnaoua people play traditional music. Next, we stop at the Mifis Mine to see old mascara and salt mining. Then, meet a nomadic Berber family and see how they live in desert tents.
We will also visit Hassi Labied oasis before returning to your hotel in Merzouga. Enjoy the desert landscape and learn about Berber culture during this amazing day.
Day 4: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes
On the last day of the tour, we drive back to Fes via the Middle and High Atlas Mountains. First, we pass through the Ziz Valley, famous for thousands of date palms, and the Errachidia Dam. Next, we stop in Midelt, the city of apples, for lunch.
Then, we visit the Azrou Cedar Forest to see the Barbary monkeys, followed by a visit to Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco, and see the Lion Statue in the city center. Finally, we arrive in Fes and drop you off at your hotel, ending the 4 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes.
Services included in price:
Includes
→ Tour in 4×4 vehicle or minibus with A/C
→ Driver/Guide
→ Fuel
→ Hotel overnight stays (breakfast & dinner included)
→ 1 night in a desert camp (breakfast & dinner included)
→ Camel ride
Excludes
⊗ Beverages
⊗ Lunchs
⊗ Drinks
⊗ Tips
FAQ – 4 Days Marrakech to Fes Tour
1: What’s included?
Private driver, 4×4 transport, 3 nights accommodation, camel ride in Merzouga, visits to Ait Benhaddou, Dades & Todgha Gorges, and Sahara Desert.
2: How long is the camel trek?
About 1.5–2 hours at Erg Chebbi dunes during sunset.
3: Is it family-friendly?
Yes! Comfortable transport, safe camel rides, and easy sightseeing.
4: Are meals included?
Breakfast included daily, dinner at desert camp, lunch at local restaurants.
5: Can the tour be customized?
Yes, you can adjust stops, accommodations, or extend your stay.
6: What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, and a light jacket for desert nights.