4-day desert tour
A 4-day desert tour is a popular way to explore Morocco.
Sahara Desert and its surrounding regions. The tour typically starts from Fes or Marrakech and takes you on a journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains, past scenic valleys and gorges, and into the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert.
Day 1: Fes to Merzouga
Your tour guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Fes and drive you to Merzouga, a small village on the edge of the Sahara Desert. On the way, you will pass through the beautiful landscapes of the Middle Atlas Mountains and visit some of Morocco's famous sites such as Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco, Azrou Cedar forest, and Midelt for lunch. After lunch, you will continue driving towards the desert until you reach Merzouga in the late afternoon. Once there, you will meet your camel guide and embark on a camel ride to your desert camp, where you will have dinner under the stars and sleep in traditional Berber tents.
Day 2: Merzouga to Dades Valley
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the sand dunes before returning to the camp for breakfast. After breakfast, you will depart Merzouga and head to the Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon carved by the Todra River. You can take a short hike in the gorge or just admire the beautiful scenery. In the afternoon, continue to the Dades Valley, where you will have dinner and spend the night in a local riad.
Day 3: Dades Valley to Skoura Oasis
After breakfast, drive to the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a popular filming location for movies and TV shows. You will have time to explore the kasbah and learn about its history and architecture. In the afternoon, head to Ouarzazate, known as the "gateway to the desert," where you will have lunch and visit the Taourirt Kasbah. Afterward,continue to the Skoura Oasis, a lush green oasis with palm groves, fruit orchards, and traditional mud-brick kasbahs. You will have dinner and spend the night at a local guesthouse.
Day 4: Skoura Oasis to Fes
Depart Skoura and drive back to Fes, stopping at various points of interest along the way, including the Berber village of Tazzarine and the Draa Valley. You can take in the beautiful landscapes, visit local markets, and interact with locals. You will reach Fes in the late afternoon, where the tour will end.
--- Overall, this 4-day Fes desert tour itinerary takes you on a journey through some of Morocco's most beautiful and historic sites, from the Middle Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert and back to Fes. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to experience local culture, cuisine, and hospitality, and create memories that will last a lifetime.