4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga

4 days tour from Fes to Marrakech passingh through the Sahara desert is one of the ideal tour in Morocco and the popular touristic trips that most of travellers demand. This perfect circuit which connect the two empire cities will give you the opportunity to explore many touristic, historical and natural places, such as Mountains, Forests, valleys, Gorges, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and High Atlas Mountains. Without forget to experience several desert activities such as Camel trekking, hiking, Sandboarding and spend a spectacular night in the desert camp under a starry sky.

inclusion tour

Private AC Vehicle throughout the tour + fuel.
Experienced English-speaking driver (Guide).
Breakfast and dinner.
Camel trek with professional guide (Desert Tours).
1 Night Stay With Breakfast At desert camp

tour exclusion

Lunch
Gratuities/tips
Personal expenses

4 Days Morocco Desert Tour

Merzouga is a small Moroccan town located in the Sahara Desert, near the Algerian border. Merzouga opens onto Erg Chebbi, a huge expanse of sand dunes north of the city. To the west is Dayet Srji, a seasonal salt lake, often dry in summer. When it fills up again, it attracts a wide variety of migratory and desert birds, including warblers, nightjars and, occasionally, flamingos.

the history of Morocco great civilisations

Morocco, a country of North Africa on the coast of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, is distinguished by its Berber, Arab and European influences. The medina of Marrakech, a medieval district with the appearance of a labyrinth, is a lively place, with its Jemaa el-Fna square and its souks (markets) selling ceramics, jewelry and metal lanterns. The Oudayas Kasbah in Rabat, the capital, is a 12th-century royal fort overlooking the ocean.

Morocco desert activities

Spending a night in the Sahara Desert is an unforgettable experience for first-time visitors to Morocco, and the Erg Shaqa Dunes are the closest to Marrakesh. This tour departs from the desert city of Zagora and includes an off-road 4x4 desert safari adventure, and a camel sunrise across sand dunes.

itinerary

In the morning we will pick you up from your hotel or riad in Fes then start the first day of our trip towar Merzouga, one of the famous tourism destinations in our home country. Our first stop will be in Ifrane City, known as the Switzerland of morocco. It's a good place to do winter sports here in Morocco, for example to ski. We will leave this place and go on to the Cedar forest of Azrou, where you will have the chance to see wild monkeys and take pictures. We continue our way to Midelt, the Apple town of Morocco. It has got its name because it is located in the middle of an apple-growing area. After our break for lunch there we will go on, passing by Al Hassan Addakhil Dam, which is used to keep water for the Ziz valley agricultural and of course to provide flood protection (possibility for taking pictures). Our next stop on this way is on the panoramic view of Ziz Valley. The valley presents a great view of Palm trees (the second biggest of Palm trees in whole Morocco) between high cliffs, which date to the Jurassic period. We will continue our way to Merzouga/Erg Chebbi, the Sahara desert. Where your camels are waiting for you to bring you by an unforgettable adventure to your camp in the desert. there you will have the chance to see the magical sunset in the desert and the sky full of stars which will give you a relaxing motion. After dinner you will enjoy listening to traditional Berber music before sleeping.

Our exciting plan for today is a tour arround the Dunes of Erg Chebbi by 4x4. We will start our journey with the visit of the Lake of Merzouga (Lac Dayet Srij), also called the flamingo's lake. You will enjoy the amazing nature by seeing the lake, the Black Desert and the golden Sand Dunes. Then we will continue our way to a top of a mountain, where you will have a fantastic panoramic view to see the Sand Dunes from above, then explore the old mines there. After that you will have the chance to visit the Berber Nomads in their traditional tents to have a break for tea with them. We will continue our trip to Dar Gnawa to listen to the unique Gnawa music. After our lunch break we will take you to the Green Desert and visit Hassilabied. Our tour will end after this in your hotel.

In the morning after breakfast you will leave the camp in the desert, full of unforgettable impressions from your wonderful time there. We will start our trip toward Boumalne dades. We will pass by many old and interesting Berber villages on this way. The first stop will be in Todgha valley where you will have free time to hike and explore the natural gorges. After lunch we will drive toward Boumalne dades. Along the way you will enjoy seeing many diferent landscapes, we will have stops in the best points to catch perfect pictures before we drop you to your hotel in Dades valley.

In the morning we will leave Boumalne dades and start our trip toward Marrakech, the red city passing by many interseting berber villages and cities before we reach Ouarzazate, called also the “Hollywood of Africa“. Your driver will take you there to visit the most attractive places such as Atlas Movies Studio and Taourirt Kasbah. After that we will have our lunch break in Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, after lunch you will have the chance to explore this world heritage site then we continue our way to Marrakech crossing the high Atlas Mountains and drop you to your hotel or riad in Marrakech.