Spectacular 4 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes

Day 1: Marrakech ⇢ High Atlas Mountains ⇢ Ait Ben Haddou ⇢ Dades Gorges

Your journey begins with a morning departure from Marrakech. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, making stops at panoramic viewpoints to admire the stunning scenery. Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and filming location for movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

After lunch, continue towards Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Sahara. Pass through the Valley of Roses, famous for its fragrant rose fields, before arriving at the Dades Gorges, where you can explore the stunning rock formations known as Monkey Fingers. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a comfortable hotel.

🚗 Driving Distance: 353 km
⏳ Driving Time: 6 hr 30 min

Day 2: Dades Gorges ⇢ Todra Gorge ⇢ Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, drive along the Todra River, lined with palm groves and traditional Berber villages, before reaching the majestic Todra Gorge—one of Morocco’s most breathtaking canyons. Take a short hike through the towering rock walls.

Continue to Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes. On the way, you can stop at a Berber shop to try on traditional outfits for pictures (optional). Upon arrival, embark on a camel trek into the Sahara to witness a mesmerizing sunset over the dunes.

Spend the night in a luxury desert camp, where you will enjoy a delicious dinner, traditional music, and an unforgettable stargazing experience.

🚗 Driving Distance: 310 km
⏳ Driving Time: 5 hr

Day 3: Full Day Exploring the Sahara Desert

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes—a truly magical moment. After breakfast at the camp, begin your Sahara adventure.

Explore the nomadic way of life by visiting a Berber family behind the dunes. Continue to Khamlia village, home to the Gnawa people, where you can enjoy their hypnotic traditional music. Visit the Mefis abandoned village, known for its ancient mines, and if conditions allow, stop by Lake Dayet Srij, a seasonal home to flamingos and other birds.

After lunch, return to your accommodation. You can either relax at your Riad, take a walk in the dunes, or opt for another night in the desert camp.

🚗 Driving Distance: 57 km
⏳ Driving Time: 1 hr 15 min

Day 4: Merzouga ⇢ Ziz Valley ⇢ Ifrane ⇢ Fes

Enjoy breakfast before heading towards Fes. Drive through the scenic Ziz Valley, famous for its vast palm groves and picturesque oases. Stop for a panoramic view of the valley before continuing your journey.

After lunch in Midelt, pass through the Middle Atlas Mountains, where you may encounter Barbary apes in the cedar forests. Make a stop in Ifrane, often called “the Switzerland of Morocco,” due to its European-style architecture and alpine feel.

Arrive in Fes by late afternoon, where your 4-day tour from Marrakech to Fes concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation.

🚗 Driving Distance: 500 km
⏳ Driving Time: 7 hr 30 min