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    4 days Sahara desert from Marrakech to Fes

    Tour Details


    Tour Itinerary

    Day1: Marrakech- Ait Benhdou - Ourzazate - Dades,

    Today, the day’s journey starts from Marrakech and join the way that goes out of the Atlas Mountains up to the winding mountain roads to Tizi n'Tichka, taking in a stark and beautiful terrain. The road takes us through several isolated Berber villages situated along the mountainside and below in secluded gorges. It's a fascinating and realistic glance at the landscape and culture of these rugged and hospitable people. Once down from the mountain passes we follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the city of Ouarzazate. Here we enjoy lunch and afterward continue to Klaat Mgouna, known as The Valley of Roses. From here you can take in some remarkable views of the valley, kasbahs, and the southern side of the Atlas range. Our final destination is Dades, where we will overnight.

    Day2: Dades gorges - Merzouga desert:,

    After breakfast, we depart Dades and head toward Todgha Gorge. Both the Dades and Todgha gorges are deep limestone canyons carved out by their respective rivers, in the eastern section of the Atlas Mountains. After a brief stop, we will continue to at Auberge Plais Du Dunes, at Erg Chebbi, a sea of windblown dunes, some of which rise to a height of 150m. The customary welcome awaits you at Erg Chebbi, a gless of sweet mint tea and the hospitality of your hosts. Take your time here, enjoy the scenery and ready yourself for the journey to the desert campsite. We drive to camp either by camel riding 4x4 or quads, get settled and relax in the tranquility of this very special place. After dinner, we relax fireside under a canopy of stars.

    Day3: Merzouga-Arfoud-Rachidia-Midlt:,

    Today, we get up early for to enjoy the first rays of sunlight over the desert. Enjoy breakfast in the camp and back by 4x4 and to the center of Merzouga. Then, to Arfoud a small city and is the center for buying and selling fossils, especially objects made from the big limestone deposits that contain orthoceras fossils and ammonites. We discover as well Rachidia, the starting point for trade caravans heading to sub-Saharan Africa, especially those that go to Timbuktu in Mali, which led to a boom in trade in the entire region. There are a number of ancient cities in the Tafilalt region, rich in its heritage and natural resources, such as the cities of Sijilmassa, which contain important treasures in the Moroccan heritage. Our journey continues in direction to Midlt that head to the middle of Atlas mountains. We will drive through several typical villages and you will have the opportunity to spot nomad families living in their tents along the road. Lunch in the middle of the way. Overnight in Azrou.

    Day4: Azrou - Ifrane- Fes:,

    After breakfast, we continue our journey to Azrou and see monkeys on the way, who live in a beautiful cedar forest and love the sweet bananas. Then, we carry on to Ifrane known as "Switzerland of Morocco" with its chalet like houses. It is highlighted for its low temperatures, distinctive architecture, various landscapes, lakes, streams and varied outdoor pursuits. It was built during the French protectorate as a hill station. Affected by the French culture, the buildings were designed in a similar style to French Alpine villages. The plants and trees were also imported to give a European feel to the city. The name Irfane means caves and is taken from the local Amazigh language, Tamazight. Drop you off in Fes.

    Tour Maps

    Day1: Marrakech- Ait Benhdou - Ourzazate - Dades,

    Today, the day’s journey starts from Marrakech and join the way that goes out of the Atlas Mountains up to the winding mountain roads to Tizi n'Tichka, taking in a stark and beautiful terrain. The road takes us through several isolated Berber villages situated along the mountainside and below in secluded gorges. It's a fascinating and realistic glance at the landscape and culture of these rugged and hospitable people. Once down from the mountain passes we follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the city of Ouarzazate. Here we enjoy lunch and afterward continue to Klaat Mgouna, known as The Valley of Roses. From here you can take in some remarkable views of the valley, kasbahs, and the southern side of the Atlas range. Our final destination is Dades, where we will overnight.

    Day2: Dades gorges - Merzouga desert:,

    After breakfast, we depart Dades and head toward Todgha Gorge. Both the Dades and Todgha gorges are deep limestone canyons carved out by their respective rivers, in the eastern section of the Atlas Mountains. After a brief stop, we will continue to at Auberge Plais Du Dunes, at Erg Chebbi, a sea of windblown dunes, some of which rise to a height of 150m. The customary welcome awaits you at Erg Chebbi, a gless of sweet mint tea and the hospitality of your hosts. Take your time here, enjoy the scenery and ready yourself for the journey to the desert campsite. We drive to camp either by camel riding 4x4 or quads, get settled and relax in the tranquility of this very special place. After dinner, we relax fireside under a canopy of stars.

    Day3: Merzouga-Arfoud-Rachidia-Midlt:,

    Today, we get up early for to enjoy the first rays of sunlight over the desert. Enjoy breakfast in the camp and back by 4x4 and to the center of Merzouga. Then, to Arfoud a small city and is the center for buying and selling fossils, especially objects made from the big limestone deposits that contain orthoceras fossils and ammonites. We discover as well Rachidia, the starting point for trade caravans heading to sub-Saharan Africa, especially those that go to Timbuktu in Mali, which led to a boom in trade in the entire region. There are a number of ancient cities in the Tafilalt region, rich in its heritage and natural resources, such as the cities of Sijilmassa, which contain important treasures in the Moroccan heritage. Our journey continues in direction to Midlt that head to the middle of Atlas mountains. We will drive through several typical villages and you will have the opportunity to spot nomad families living in their tents along the road. Lunch in the middle of the way. Overnight in Azrou.

    Day4: Azrou - Ifrane- Fes:,

    After breakfast, we continue our journey to Azrou and see monkeys on the way, who live in a beautiful cedar forest and love the sweet bananas. Then, we carry on to Ifrane known as "Switzerland of Morocco" with its chalet like houses. It is highlighted for its low temperatures, distinctive architecture, various landscapes, lakes, streams and varied outdoor pursuits. It was built during the French protectorate as a hill station. Affected by the French culture, the buildings were designed in a similar style to French Alpine villages. The plants and trees were also imported to give a European feel to the city. The name Irfane means caves and is taken from the local Amazigh language, Tamazight. Drop you off in Fes.

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    • Duration : 4 days
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