📍 Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert (Camel Trekking & Camp)

Your journey begins with an early pickup from your hotel in Fes. Drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco,” and visit the Cedar Forest of Azrou, home to friendly Barbary monkeys.

Continue through scenic Ziz Valley, known for its palm groves and stunning desert landscapes, before arriving in Merzouga.

In the late afternoon, enjoy a camel trek into the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, stopping to watch a magical sunset over the Sahara. Arrive at your Berber desert camp, enjoy traditional dinner, music, and stargazing.

Overnight in a Sahara desert camp.

📍 Day 2: Merzouga Desert Exploration – Khamlia – Black Desert – Nomad Visit

Wake up early to see the sunrise over the dunes, then enjoy breakfast at the camp. Spend the day exploring the desert region with stops at:

• Khamlia village, known for Gnawa music

• Black Desert with volcanic stones and dramatic landscapes

• Visit a nomad family for tea and cultural exchange

• Walk through Merzouga Palm Grove and desert oases

Optional activities include quad biking, sandboarding, or 4×4 desert excursions.

Return to your hotel in Merzouga for a comfortable night.

Overnight in a hotel or desert riad.

📍 Day 3: Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, depart Merzouga and drive through Todra Gorges, Morocco’s impressive canyon with towering limestone cliffs.

Continue through the Dades Valley and the scenic Roses Valley, famous for rosewater production and picturesque kasbahs. Stop in Skoura Oasis to explore its ancient palm groves and the Kasbah Amridil.

Arrive in Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa,” where you can visit Taourirt Kasbah or the Atlas Film Studios before overnighting.

Overnight in Ouarzazate.

📍 Day 4: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Tizi n’Tichka Pass – Marrakech

On the final day, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s most famous ksar, known for its mud-brick architecture and appearances in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

Continue your drive through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m), with panoramic viewpoints along the way.

Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon or evening, concluding your 4-day Fes to Marrakech tour with drop-off at your hotel or riad.

✨ Highlights of the 4-Day Fes to Marrakech Tour

• Explore Ifrane & the Cedar Forest

• Scenic drive through Ziz Valley

• Camel trekking and overnight in Merzouga Desert camp

• Desert discovery: Khamlia, Black Desert, and nomad family visits

• Todra Gorge and Dades Valley scenic exploration

• Roses Valley and Skoura Oasis

• Visit UNESCO site Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

• Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass

• Arrival in vibrant Marrakech