Fes Desert Tours

Embark on a captivating 4-day journey from Tangier to Marrakech, immersing yourself in the enchanting beauty of Morocco. Begin in the picturesque blue city of Chefchaouen, exploring its vibrant souks and charming streets. Visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis and marvel at the historical wonders of Meknes. Traverse through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing Berber villages and the scenic Ziz Oasis, until you reach the mesmerizing dunes of Merzouga. Experience a camel ride at sunset and spend a magical night in a desert camp. Continue your adventure through the captivating Todra Gorges and the stunning Dades Valley, encountering the magnificent Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou along the way. Finally, traverse the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, relishing the breathtaking views, before arriving in vibrant Marrakech. This immersive tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and natural beauty, leaving you with cherished memories of Morocco.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Tangier/Marrakech

Itinerary

Day 1: Tangier / Chefchaouen / Volubilis / Meknes / Midelt

After meeting you at your Hotel/Port/Airport, depart towards Chefchaouen, the famous blue city of Morocco in the Rif Mountains. On the route, you will have a few stops along the way. You will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Rif Mountains. You will have a quick visit to the Blue Medina of Chefchaouen. You will see the souks with silk and wool weaving quarters, the main square with its cafes. We leave towards Meknes, where we will stop to visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis and spend some time exploring the 2000-year-old ruins and getting a picture of life during the Roman Empire. Upon arrival in Meknes, we will have a quick visit to Meknes, including the famous Bab Mansour. We continue driving to Midelt through the Cedars Forest & Middle Atlas Mountains. We reach Medilt Hotel in the afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Midelt / Rissani / Merzouga

After breakfast and a walk in the town of Midelt, famous for its fossils and rocks, we continue passing the Ziz Oasis and Berber villages. You will have a small visit to Rissani, the first capital of the Alouite dynasty, including some historical Kasbahs and the famous market. You will have the opportunity to taste the local food of the area, the Berber Pizza. We continue to Merzouga. After a rest and a mint tea, the guide and camel will be waiting to carry you across the sandy dunes of Erg Chebbi. You will enjoy the beauty of the sunset on a camel, and after 1 hour, we reach the camp in the middle of the dunes. After a wonderful dinner, watch the stars, and overnight in the tent.

Day 3: Merzouga / Todra Gorges / Boumalne Dades / Ouarzazate

After a special Berber breakfast, you’ll depart towards Ouarzazate. After a small visit to Rissani, the first capital of the Alouite dynasty, including some historical Kasbahs and the famous market, we continue traveling the rugged Road of a Thousand Kasbahs that rise up like turreted sand castles along this ancient caravan trading route. The central region is one of the most exciting and romantic destinations of Morocco, nestled along rich rivers, valleys, palmeries, and burnished mud-brick homes ablaze in vibrant color under the shelter of the blue desert sky. We’ll travel through the Ziz Valley past dramatic escarpments and plunging gorges via Tinghir. We’ll stop for lunch and a walk in the Todra Gorge. We will continue traveling through the Dades Valley and reach Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Ouarzazate / Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou / Marrakech

After breakfast, depart towards Ouarzazate, including the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studios movie studios, the largest and most famous in all of Africa. We also stop at the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. We will arrive in time for lunch. Here we can visit the famous Kasbah, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site and which was the scene of films like The Gladiator, Babel, and Lawrence of Arabia. We continue passing through the High Atlas and the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, along a road that climbs from the plains up to 2260 m above sea level, passing through small villages, small waterfalls, and through the continuously changing landscape and colors of these beautiful mountains. We reach Marrakech and drop you off at your Hotel/Riad for the end of the trip.

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