Private Fes Desert Tour to Marrakech 4-Day
Explore our 4-Day Private Fes Desert Tour from to Marrakech via the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes in the Merzouga desert. This tour offers a unique opportunity to combine travel from Fez to Marrakech with a desert adventure. Book your 4-day (or longer) tour now for a memorable journey into the heart of Morocco.
Our Fes Desert Tour will take you to the Sahara Desert, where you can spend time in the serene beauty and profound silence of the vast dunes. This private desert tour from Fes provides an authentic taste of the Sahara, offering insights into the nomadic lifestyle that has thrived here for centuries.
During the day, you’ll explore the incredible desert environment, and by night, you’ll stay in luxury tented accommodations. Enjoy dining under a sky full of stars, far from the light pollution of the city. Our Private Fes Desert Tour features the best in 4×4 transport, ensuring comfort and capability on off-road terrain.
With expert guides and top-notch catering, you’ll have everything you need to focus on the varied landscapes and rich cultural experiences. Choose a tour lasting a few days or extend your adventure up to a week, allowing you ample time to fully appreciate the desert’s beauty and the Berber people’s nomadic way of life.
Starting in Fez, a city known for its rich history and lively culture, the Private Fes Desert Tour is perfect for those wanting to explore Moroccan culture. As the entry point for many travelers to North Africa, Fez is the ideal launchpad for an exciting desert tour.
Our meticulously designed Private Fes Desert Tourq captures the essence of the Sahara Desert, the world’s largest hot desert. The Sahara’s vast expanses and towering dunes are a must-see, and our experienced guides will ensure you get the most out of your journey.
So if you’re ready to experience the authentic culture and natural beauty of Morocco, join us on a Private Fez desert tour to Marrakech. Let us take you on a memorable journey through the Sahara’s timeless landscapes.
Private Fes Desert Tour to Marrakech 4-Day
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Fez to Merzouga
Departure from Fes is at 8 o’clock. We’ll travel through Azrou, where you can see Barbary apes in the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas. Lunch will be in Midelt, known as “the apple capital,” situated at the foot of Ayachi Mountain. After lunch, we’ll continue over the Tizi-n-Talremt pass and through the Ziz Valley, famous for its palm trees and the extensive oasis. Along the road, you’ll see countless “ksars,” small villages of individual houses. Our journey will then take us through Er Rachidia and on to Erfoud, known for its date festival and fossils. Upon reaching the bivouac in Erg Chebbi, you will be welcomed with a glass of tea. You’ll have time to explore the dunes before witnessing a sunset. Dinner will be served, followed by an evening of music and a night in a nomad tent. - 2
Merzouga to Dades
If you wake up early, you can watch the spectacular sunrise over the dunes, where the colors and shadows create a scene. After breakfast, you have the option for a camel ride lasting a couple of hours or less, depending on your preference. We’ll then head towards Tinghir and the Todgha Gorges for lunch. The road takes us through Tinjdad and the Todgha Valley, offering plenty of opportunities for walks along the river, through the gardens, or up the road on the other side of the gorges. Later, we’ll continue to the Dades Valley and the Dades Gorges, where you’ll spend the night in a comfortable hotel or kasbah. - 3
Dades to Ouarzazate
After breakfast, we’ll start the day with a walk in the Dades Gorges. Then, we’ll get back on the road and head towards Ouarzazate. Our journey will take us off-road along the Boutarar piste, where we’ll visit Berber nomads in their caves and share a glass of tea with them. Next, we’ll travel through the Valley of the Roses, renowned for its Rose Festival in May. This area is famous for producing high-quality oils, creams, and soaps. We’ll stop to visit the kasbahs of Skoura, including the well-known Kasbah Amredil. Upon arrival in Ouarzazate, you’ll stay in a charming riad or guest house. - 4
Ouarzazate to Marrakesh
After breakfast, our journey continues to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its appearance in numerous Hollywood blockbusters like Kingdom of Heaven and Gladiator. It's not only the most famous Kasbah in Morocco but also one of the most visited attractions in the entire country. From there, we'll travel to Telouet along a recently asphalted road, offering wide views of the lush green valley below. Telouet, set amidst the mountains, holds historical significance as the former seat of the last Pasha of Marrakesh, El Glaoui. It once controlled the highest pass in Africa, Tizi-n-Tichka. As the afternoon draws to a close, we'll arrive in Marrakesh, having traversed the highest pass in North Africa.
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