4 days from Marrakech to Merzouga desert and Fes

Day 1: Trip from Marrakesh to Dades Valley

Our 4 days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert and Fes, Start from your accommodation in Marrakech to the Ksar of Aït-Ben-Haddou through the Tizi N’tichka Mountains; the Ksar of Aït-Ben-Haddou would be your next destination. You will discover the beautiful landscapes in this village through an hour-long walking tour. This particular village can be found on the southern slopes of the High Atlas. Also, more precisely, it is located in the foothill area of the province of Ouarzazate. And it is the most popular one in the Ounila Valley. Also, It is home to a historic series of kasbahs, you can see a touch of southern Moroccan architecture. Additionally, there are protective walls surrounding the houses. As well, you will also find a river and a good restaurant to enjoy a beautiful panoramic view over the village of Ait Ben Haddou. After lunch, we continue our journey to Ouarzazate to visit the Kasbah Taourirt. After a visit to the cinema studio, we will head to Dades Valley, known as the Valley of 1000 Kasbahs, to spend the night in a hotel in a fantastic canyon.

Day 2: Trip from Dades Valley to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi

We will take a brief stroll through the fields close to your accommodation after a delicious breakfast and some fresh air. Also, we will continue the journey to Merzouga. And, drive from Boumalne Dades to Tinghir, we can visit another great tourist spot in Morocco, the Todra Gorge. Located on the east side of the High Atlas Mountains, this place is famous for its canyons. The great view of the canyon has made it one of the most spectacular ones on the planet. Later, we will head to Erfoud, and on the way, we will see a unique irrigation system. We stop in Rissani to visit its main attractions and continue our way to the desert village of Merzouga. Once we reach Merzouga, we will go to the desert camp on camelback before sunset. This is a must-do activity, as it is one of the most exciting.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Nomads Families – Khamlia Village – Erg Chebbi

If you are in the Merzouga Desert, waking up early for a sunrise is a must. Witness the most spectacular sunrise you’ve ever seen from the top of a dune near your campsite and appreciate the breathtaking landscape that is a true gift of nature. After the sunrise, we will return to Merzouga on the camels and have a hearty breakfast waiting for us.

Our next destination is the Erg Chebbi, a vast extension of sandy desert where we can find the highest dune in Morocco, standing over 250 meters high. We will travel on the road formerly used for the Paris-Dakar rally, which ends in the mountains that limit with Agelia. Our first stop will be at the Tissardmin oasis, where we can find fossil quarries still present in the area.

Continuing on the road, we can see nomadic settlements and learn about their secrets and customs. The next stop will be at a viewpoint to contemplate the entire Erg Chebbi. Then, we will arrive at Khamlia Village, originally from Mali, where we can enjoy a cup of tea and a concert of the spiritual music of Gnawa. After this, we will transfer to our accommodation and enjoy a free afternoon to explore the town or the dunes next to the hotel to see the sunset. Finally, we will have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 4: Trip from Merzouga to Fes

Wake up before sunrise and climb the dunes early with your camera. Also, This place offers great spots for beautiful pictures. and we drive to Fes, where you can shower and have breakfast at the hotel of the desert camp. The trip to Fes is quite long, and on the way we see great locations like Erfoud and the Ziz Valley. And, Midlet during the trip. Midlet is the perfect town to have lunch before we continue the journey. Once we get to Azrou, you have a great chance to see the Berber monkey groups in the cedar forest. Before we reach Fes, we drive to Ifrane. Ifrane is locally known as “Little Switzerland”, a winter ski area, built in a beautiful style by the French