Fes to Merzouga Desert tour 4 Days

This 4 Day trip Fes to Merzouga takes you on a wonderful tour through the beautiful landscapes of southern Morocco. Drive across the Middle Atlas Mountains, with stops in Ifrane, the Cedar Forest, and the Ziz Valley, before reaching Merzouga. Once there, take a camel ride to the Sahara dunes and camp in the desert for a magical night. The journey then moves on to the remarkable Todgha Gorges with its extraordinary high canyon walls, next to the dramatic Dades Gorges where the road winds through exotic rock formations along the Dades Valley. Spend the night in Dades and head back to Fes with your heart full of reminiscences. This 4 Days Morocco Desert tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience Morocco’s desert and mountain attractions in limited time.

⇒ Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou Cedar Forest – Merzouga – Camel Trek (470 km / approx. 8-9 hours)

The Fes to Merzouga Desert tour 4 days starts with an early pick up from your accommodation. After breakfast we make our way south passing through the Middle Atlas Mountains. The first today’s visit is Ifrane famous as the (Switzerland of Morocco). Next, we head to the Cedar Forest of Azrou where you will see Barbary Macaques, feeding them is allowed by but caution is advised. Thereafter we drive through Midelt and down the spectacular Ziz Valley, On the afternoon we reach our destination Merzouga Desert. On the edge of the dunes mount your camels and head out to your desert camp in the golden sands of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Take in the sunset from the dunes and savor a traditional meal with Berber music beneath the stars. Overnight in a luxury desert camp.

⇒ Day 2: Merzouga Desert Excursion & Hotel Stay

After breakfast at the camp, you will have a full day to explore the desert. Explore the Gnawa music in the village of Khamlia and learn about nomadic life by visiting a Berber family in their tent. Visit the Mines of Miffis. Break for lunch to try the Berber Pizza at a specialized restaurant in Khamila or around, Later Discover the seasonal lake of Merzouga (if it has water), Thereafter stroll in one of desert’s oases. Late in the afternoon we come back to Merzouga and stay in a lovely hotel for a tranquil evening. Overnight in Merzouga.

⇒ Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Todgha Gorges – Dades Valley (270 km / approx. 6-7 hours)

Your 4 Days tour in Morocco still bringing wonders! Say bye to the golden dunes and the tranquility of the desert and let’s head the road again to new destinations and breathtaking sites. Today’s first enchanting visit is Rissani where we will have a stroll at its traditional local market which goes live every day a week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday). The market is famous for leather, dates, and silver. Next, we set off again to Todgha gorges One of Morocco’s exotic locations, here the rocks are height up to 300 meters, higher than the Empire state building in New York. After a walk along the river, we make a pause for lunch then continue to Dades Valley, noted for its kasbahs and red sandstone formations. overnight in a lovely Riad.

⇒ Day 4: Boumalne Dades – Errachidia – Midelt – Fes (569 km / approx. 8-9 hours)

Following breakfast, we check out and start our journey back to Fes, crossing the stunning landscapes of the south and center of Morocco. We cross the enchanting valley of Ziz with the scenic view of palm groves also traditional Berber villages with A long quest. We press on up north, taking breaks to stretch our legs and soak up the mountain air, driving past Midelt, Azrou, and the Cedar Forest, home to wild Barbary macaques. We also drive through Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco,” before reaching Fes late afternoon or early evening. This constitutes the end of an unforgettable 4 Days Desert tour from Fes.