4 días desde Marrakech a Fez vía el desierto Merzouga y Ouzina

Marrakech, Fez

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Duration

4 Days

Maximum number of people

Minimum age

Tour type

From Marrakech

Overview:

This 4-day tour from Marrakech to Fez offers an unforgettable experience that combines the majesty of the High Atlas Mountains with the rich culture and landscapes of southern Morocco. Along the way, you’ll discover breathtaking valleys, ancient kasbahs declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites, spectacular gorges, and the warmth of Berber villages, always enjoying ever-changing landscapes that reflect the country’s natural diversity.

The journey continues to the magical desert of Merzouga and Ouzina, where you’ll experience unique moments such as sunsets over the dunes, Berber hospitality in traditional tented camps, and contact with ancestral traditions through Gnawa music and the daily life of nomadic families. This trek also allows you to explore the tracks of the former Dakar Rally, ancient rock carvings, and hidden oases, making the journey a true Saharan adventure.

The final leg leads to Fez, crossing the Ziz Valley, the Middle Atlas Mountains, and cedar forests, where Barbary macaques roam freely. The contrast between the desert landscapes, the snow-capped mountains in winter, and the elegance of cities like Ifrane provides a perfect farewell to this journey, which combines culture, nature, and authenticity at every stage.

Included/Excluded

Transportation and Guide
Accommodation and Meals
Tourist Visits

Meals
Additional Expenses
Travel insurance

Tour Plan

Day 1 Marrakech – High Atlas – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley

Pick-up at 8:00 AM from your hotel, riad, or the square where you are staying in Marrakech. Departure for a 4-day, 3-night excursion to the Merzouga desert from Marrakech to Fez towards the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi N'Tichka pass at approximately 2,260 meters altitude. We will make stops to enjoy spectacular panoramic views and visit an Argan oil cooperative, where we will discover the production process and learn about its numerous health benefits. We will continue south and then turn off onto a 6 km track that will take us to the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, where we will visit its famous Kasbah (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). In this spectacular setting, renowned films such as Gladiator, The Jewel of the Nile, Sahara, and Lunch in the Village have been filmed. We will then continue our journey to Ouarzazate, considered the gateway to the desert, the starting point for major expeditions and home to the magnificent Kasbah of Taourirt. From there, we will proceed to the Valley of Roses, passing through the vast Skoura palm grove, and finally arriving in the Dades Valley where we will spend the night.

Hotel accommodation with dinner and breakfast.

Day 2 Dades – Todra Valley and Gorges – Merzouga Dunes (Desert):

After breakfast, we'll travel to Merzouga. We'll ascend a path to a strategic mountain viewpoint to admire the gorges, then continue along a road dotted with beautiful Kasbahs, each one unique. After several stops, we'll arrive at one of the highlights of southern Spain: the Todra Gorge. At 300 meters high, the Todra River has carved a stunning canyon with towering vertical walls, a paradise for climbers and a truly unique place. We'll have lunch there and then continue into the desert to reach the impressive Merzouga Dunes, where we'll enjoy a traditional tea and a short rest. We'll leave our luggage at the hotel and depart on a camel caravan, which will take us to the Berber tent camp in about an hour. We'll stop along the way to watch the sunset over the dunes and stretch our legs before continuing to the camp. Before or after dinner, we'll have the opportunity to climb the dunes near the camp to enjoy the peace and quiet and the stars of this famous desert. We'll spend the night in a traditional Berber tent.

Accommodation in Berber tents with dinner and breakfast, and a live Berber music show after dinner.

Day 03 Merzouga – Khamlia – Taouz – Dakar Rally Track – Jdaid Village – Lunch with a Berber family – Ouzina Desert and Sunset in the Erg Ouzina Dunes.

We'll wake up early to watch the sunrise from atop a dune, then have a leisurely breakfast. You can choose to return to the hotel by camel or 4x4. We'll continue along the route, or you can relax by the pool or explore the dunes if the weather is nice. You can also take a quad bike or buggy excursion through the Erg Chebbi dunes. Afterward, we'll take the 4x4 to the village of Khamlia, home to the Gnawa people, musicians of sub-Saharan origin (Black Africa). They'll entertain us with music and dance while we enjoy mint tea (Berber whiskey). You can buy a CD of their music for €10 or give them a tip of at least €5. We'll then continue to Taouz, from where we'll travel along the old Paris-Dakar Rally track to see some wonderful rock engravings. We'll pass through the village of Jdaid, where we'll have lunch at a Berber family's home (Berber pizza and tea). There, you can also get a henna tattoo from a specialist (a tip is customary). If you're interested, you can take a stroll through the village of Ouzina and its oasis. In the afternoon, we'll go to our hotel nestled in the Ouzina desert to drop off our luggage. We can also visit the Ouzina dunes to watch the sunset and enjoy this wild and pristine desert in southern Morocco.

Accommodation at Kasbah Hotel Porte de Sahara Ouzina with dinner and breakfast

Day 4 Ouzina – Taouz – Merzouga – Erfoud – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Middle Atlas – Ifrane – Fez

We will wake up and have breakfast at 8:00 AM. We will then depart from the hotel for Fez on a 4-day, 3-night excursion from the Ouzina Desert, passing through Erfoud, the city known for its fossils. We continue to the Ziz Valley where we will make a panoramic stop for photos. Afterward, we will go to Midelt where we can stop for lunch. We will cross the Middle Atlas Mountains to reach the cedar forest where the Barbary macaques live. We will stop if you are interested in feeding them and taking photos (they are originally from Gibraltar). We will then arrive in Itrane (a Swiss town) where you will have 20 minutes to take photos and stroll through the town square. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Fez and transfer you to the nearest point accessible by car. This concludes our 4-day, 3-night excursion from Marrakech to Fez via the Sahara Desert in Morocco.