4-day excursion from Marrakech to Fez through the Merzouga desert

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4-day, 3-night trip from Marrakech to Fez through the Merzouga desert

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Live a unforgettable adventure with Nomad Expedition, touring Morocco in 4 days and 3 nights from Marrakech to Fezpassing through the most spectacular landscapes of Sahara Desertincluding Erg Chebbi (Merzouga) and Ouzina.

This 4 day and 3 night trip It combines nature, culture and tradition: you will cross valleys and mountains of the Atlasyou will discover Berber and Arab peoplesyou will explore endless dunes by camel or 4×4you will enjoy magical sunsets and nights under a incomparable starry sky, in addition to knowing the local life in traditional houses and camps.

Nomad Expedition It offers several options for 4-day, 3-night routes and excursions, including accommodations in tents, hotels and riadsBut if you wish modify the route or explore other destinationsWe will be happy to adapt to your preferences so that your trip is completely tailored to you.

He price of the excursion It will depend on number of people, type of accommodation and days of tour.

For more information about the 4-day, 3-night tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga and Ouzina desert and on to FezYou can contact us via WhatsApp or emailand we will provide you with all the details.

Included/Excluded

4-day, 3-night tour from Marrakech to Fez via the desert, in a comfortable vehicle with a private driver/guide and fuel included.
Visit of the Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou.
1 night hotel in the Dades Valley with dinner and breakfast.
Camel excursion to sleep in the haimas and return at dawn (option to return by camel or 4x4).
1 Night in a Berber tent camp in the Merzouga desert (Erg Chebbi) with dinner, breakfast and live Berber music show around a campfire.
Excursion around Merzouga in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle with a private Spanish-speaking driver/guide and fuel included.
1 Meal at a Berber family's house in the village of Ouzina (Berber pizza).
1 night hotel in the Ouzina desert with dinner and breakfast.

Drinks of any kind.
Lunchtime meals.
Tips and entrance fees to monuments or museums.

Tour Plan

Day 1 Marrakech – High Atlas – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Rose Valley – Dades Valley (350 km)

At 08:00 hWe will pick you up at the agreed point to begin the 4-day, 3-night tour from Marrakech to Fez towards the southeastern Morocco. We will cross the High Atlas Mountains by the Tizi n'Tichka pass, the highest in North Africa with 2,260 meters altitude. His name in Tamazight means “difficult mountain pass”. During the journey we will several scenic stops to enjoy and photograph the Berber valleys and villages that dot the landscape. We will also visit a Women's argan oil cooperativewhere we will learn about artisanal production process and the properties of this valuable product. We will continue along a picturesque road full of Berber peoples until reaching fortified village of Aït Ben Haddoudeclared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. Here we will have time to have lunch and visit its spectacular kasbah, the setting for numerous films and series such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Babel either Game of Thrones. We will continue towards Ouarzazate, known as the “City of Cinema” and gateway to the desert. You can choose to visit its film studies (Entrance: €8 per person) or simply take photos from the outside. We will also make a stop at the Kasbah of Taourirt (Entrance: €2, optional guide: €10), although for many a one will suffice panoramic photo. From here we will travel the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs until Skoura, an oasis full of palm trees and ancient fortifications, and later we will arrive at the Valley of the Roses, famous for its festival in May. The rest of the year, you can visit some rosewater shop or cooperative. Finally, we will reach the Dades Valleywhere we will be staying in a hotel with panoramic views of the valley. Before dinner, if you wish, you may give a free walk to a small nearby waterfall. Accommodation: Hotel with Dinner and breakfast included.

Day 2 Dades Valley – Tinghir – Todra Valley and Gorges – Touroug – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert – Camel trek – Overnight in a Berber tent camp (330 km)

After breakfast we will depart for Tinghir to visit the Todra Valley and its impressive throats. We will do a scenic stop to take photographs and enjoy the views before venturing into the canon, whose vertical walls reach up to 300 meters high and they narrow at every step. We'll leave you at the entrance so you can stroll through the gorges, and we will pick you up at the exit. We will continue with small ones Berber peoples, as Tinjdaduntil reaching Malaabwhere we'll have a fun stop at a Berber women's shop. There you will be able to dress in traditional costumes to take photos in traditional clothing with the Berber flag, and also to buy souvenirs, gifts or turbans for the desert. We will continue towards Touroug, where we will carry out a lunch breakand then we'll get to Erfoud, known for its production of fossils and handcrafted marbles. If you have time and are interested, you can visit one of their workshops. Next, we will begin to feel the desert magic as we approach the Merzouga dunes (Erg Chebbi). There we will exchange the vehicle for dromedaries to enjoy a An unforgettable sunset stroll until reaching tent camp. We will spend the night in the heart of the desert, under a spectacular starry sky. After dinner, you can enjoy a live Berber music show around the bonfire, creating an atmosphere magical and unforgettable. Dinner and accommodation: Berber tent camp in the Erg Chebbi desert, with dinner included.

Day 3 Merzouga – 4x4 Excursion – Dakar Rally Track – Desert Nomads – Abandoned Village of Mifis – Khamlia – Taouz – Ouzina – Henna Tattoo – Sunset in the Ouzina Desert (80 km)

We'll get up early to enjoy the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunesA magical and unforgettable moment. After breakfast, you will have the option to practice sandboard in the dunes. Then we will return to the meeting point with our driverwhether in camel or 4x4. Optionally, a quad bike or buggy excursion Through the Erg Chebbi dunes (not included in the price): Single quad: €40/hour, Double quad: €60/hour, Double buggy (with guide and fuel included): €120/hour. Then, we will begin our 4x4 route following clues from the famous Dakar Rallyvisiting the desert nomadsWe will enjoy tea with them. A minimum tip of €5 is recommended. We will continue towards the abandoned village of Mifis, former mining center, from where you can admire spectacular panoramic views. Here you can still see open-pit mines and boreholes up to 50 meters deep, from which minerals are extracted. lead and kohl. Our next stop will be in Khamlia, a small village inhabited by the GnawaMusicians of sub-Saharan origin will delight us with their traditional dances and rhythms while we enjoy a mint tea. You can buy a CD of his music (€10) or leave a minimum tip of €5. We will continue towards Taouz and then until the village of OuzinaWe will have lunch at the home of a Berber family. The menu includes salad or noodles, Berber pizza and welcome tea. After lunch, you will have time to relax, stroll through the village and its oasisand learn more about local life. You will also be able to henna tattoos Performed by an expert (tip is recommended). In the afternoon, we will head to Hotel located 2 km from the village. After leaving your luggage, you can choose between three options to enjoy the sunsetWalk to the Erg Ouzina dunes. Upload the mountain behind the hotel (approx. 45 min up and 40 min down) to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view. Relax in the hotel pool terrace, contemplating a spectacular sunset over the desert, in a wild and silent environment. Accommodation: Hotel in the Ouzina desert with Dinner and breakfast included.

Day 4 Ouzina – Taouz – Merzouga – Erfoud – Midelt – Middle Atlas Mountains – Michlifen – Ifrane – Fez (515 km)

After breakfast, we will depart for Fez about the 8:30 a.m., crossing varied and spectacular landscapes. During the journey, we will pass through Erfoud and the Ziz Valley, where we will carry out a scenic stop to admire the expanse of the palm grove and take photographs. We will continue towards the Ziz Gorges and we will go up the Middle Atlas Mountains until reaching Midelt, known as the apple city. Located between the Middle Atlas and the High Atlas, 1,488 meters altitudeIt sits beside a small river that flows into the extensive oasis of Muluya Valley. Here we will perform a lunch stop. After that, we will head to ancient cedar forest of Michlifenwhere we can observe the monkeys that inhabit the area. It is common to buy peanuts to local vendors to feed them and be able to photograph them up close. Next, we will arrive at Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco because of its alpine architecture. We'll stop for a while. 15 minutes in the main square for strolling and taking photographs. Finally, we will reach FezWe will drop you off as close as possible to your accommodation and coordinate with the staff there to pick you up. leisure to enjoy the unique city atmosphere and have dinner in the area surrounding the medina. This concludes our services for 4-day, 3-night trip from Marrakech to Fez through the Merzouga desertThanking you for your trust and wishing you a Have a safe trip home… until next time, inshallah!