4 day Tour from Marrakech to Fez

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dades Gorges

Our 4-day route from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga begins shortly after our meeting. We will head toward the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, traveling along the scenic High Atlas road. Stop at Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most iconic locations and a famous backdrop for Hollywood films such as *Gladiator* and *Kingdom of Heaven*. Afterward, we will visit Ouarzazate, which also features in these films. We then continue to the Skoura Oasis, one of the most lush oases in Morocco. Finally, we head to the Dades Valley and its gorges to explore the unique rock formations known as the “Monkey Fingers” before checking into a hotel with panoramic views.

Day 2: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Merzouga

After breakfast and a shower, we will head to Tinghir, an oasis town, and the Todra Gorges. These gorges are the highest canyons in Morocco, offering truly impressive landscapes. Next, we travel to the Tafilalt Oasis, home to the largest palm groves in the country. After visiting the desert towns of Erfoud and Rissani, Arrive at our destination: Merzouga, where we will settle into a hotel to rest.

Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Erg Chebbi – Merzouga

In the morning, we will explore the Merzouga region, starting with Rissani, historically an important market for caravans. Next, we visit Khamlia, a village with a rich tradition of Gnawa music. Then we visit Lake Dayet Srij, which hosts flamingos and other birds during the spring. Afterward, we will visit local nomads in their tents. At the end of the day, we return to Merzouga before setting off on a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. We will climb the high dunes to witness a fascinating sunset before heading to the desert camp. There, we will enjoy various activities, including dancing to live traditional music and stargazing. The nomads will host and entertain us until we retire for the night.

Day 4: Camel Trek – Erg Chebbi – Ziz Valley – Cedar Forest – Ifrane – Fes

On this day, we rise early to watch the sunrise—an unmissable spectacle in the Sahara. We will ride the camels once more back to Merzouga to collect our luggage at the hotel, where we will have a shower and breakfast. Afterward, we visit the iconic town of Rissani to explore its ancient caravan market. We then begin our return to Fes, passing through Erfoud—the city of fossils—and its surroundings. We travel northwest toward Fes, passing through Middle Atlas towns such as Azrou and Ifrane. Visit the cedar forest to observe the local monkeys. This marks the end of our 4-day tour from Marrakech to Fes.

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