Day 1: Fes » Azrou (Cedar Forest) » Midelt » Erfoud » Merzouga
Start your journey from Fes, driving south to Azrou via Ifrane, known as the “Little Switzerland of Morocco.” Stop by the cedar forest to take photos with the Barbarian Apes. Continue through the Atlas Mountains, enjoying the landscapes of Midelt. After lunch, travel through the Ziz Valley to Erfoud, Rissani, and Merzouga. Upon arrival, enjoy a warm welcome with a cup of tea and spend the night at a hotel/riad.
Day 2: Explore Merzouga Area & Camel Trek (Night in Desert Camp)
After breakfast, explore the Merzouga area by visiting the village of dark-skinned people originally from Mali to enjoy their music and lifestyle. Drive to Miffis Mines to see how they work, then head behind the dunes for charming desert views and tea with local Bedouins. Return to the hotel for a rest. In the evening, embark on a camel trek to explore the Erg-Chebbi sand-sea. Spend the night in a Berber tent.
Day 3: Merzouga » Rissani » Todra Gorges » Dades Valley
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the sand dunes. After breakfast, continue to Tinghir and the stunning Todra Gorge, the highest and narrowest gorges in Morocco. Enjoy hiking and relaxing by the river, and sample local Berber delicacies. After lunch in the gorge, drive through the Dades Valley and spend the night in a hotel on the top of the mountain.
Day 4: Dades » Ouarzazate » Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah » Marrakech
On the final day, continue towards Ait Ben Haddou, stopping to view Telouet-Pasha Glaoui Kasbah. Travel along the old caravan route and reach Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains and the famous Tizi N-Tichka pass. Arrive at your accommodation around 6 – 7 pm, concluding your 4-day desert tour from Fes to Marrakech.
