Overview

For those who depart from Marrakech and arrive in Fez, a 3 day trip to the Merzouga Desert is ideal. You will not only see these two magnificent old Imperial Cities, but you will also see the breathtaking Sahara Desert. Our main stops on this fantastic adventure include the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara Desert, Berber camps, camel rides, the Todra Gorges, the Boumalne Dades gorges, Ouarzazate, and Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, which leads to Marrakech.

Day 1 : Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Gorges – Merzouga

Your trip begins early in the morning with a pick-up from your riad or hotel by our experienced driver who will take you on a journey to the Sahara desert. But the voyage begins with a stop at Ifrane, a little village with Alpine-style architecture that gives her the name of “Morocco’s Switzerland.” We travel through this unusual environment until we reach Azrou’s cedar forest, where we meet and feed the Barbary apes. We will stop for lunch at Midelt, a picturesque village known for its luscious apples, before moving on. You will be able to enjoy the stunning Ziz Gorges along the way with its scenic valley of palm trees, mountains, and historic Kasbah, Next we will pass by Arfoud, a village that is very known for the production of fossils. When we get to Merzouga in the evening, You will store your luggage at hotel and enjoy camel trekking for 45 min to the Berber desert camp where you have dinner and you spend the night.

Day 2: Erg Chebbi Dunes – Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley- Skoura- Ouarzazate

In the early morning, we’ll wake you up and take you on a walk through the high dunes to see the sunrise. After that, you’ll ride your camel back to the hotel through the high dunes for breakfast and a shower, and then we’ll embark on our journey to Rissani to visit the Kasbah, the tomb of Moualy Ali Sherif and the bustling Market (only 3 days a week). The next destination is the 300 m high Todra Gorges, which is located not far from the village of Tinghir on the eastern edge of the High Atlas Mountains, we will stop to discover the place and have lunch. Then travel to Skoura for breathtaking 360-degree views of the Atlas Mountains, which is a verdant oasis surrounded by huge palm trees. Our next stop will be the town of Kelaa Mgouna, the main place where locals produce the natural rose water. You will also pass by the Dades Valley. Once you arrive in Ouarzazate, you’ll have dinner and spend the night at a hotel.

Day 3: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech 

After breakfast you can begin your enjoyable tour of Ouarzazate, “The Hollywood of Africa,” where filming locations and studios are located. The Ait Benhaddou Hasbah, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be our next stop after that. This very old village has been used as the backdrop for more than twenty films, including “Gladiator,” “Indiana Jones,” and “Lawrence of Arabia.” Discover the kasbahs’ peculiar native antique architectural style by taking a stroll through it. After that, we’ll carry on driving across the mountain roads and the majestic Tizi n’Tichka pass, passing by historic Berber settlements where we will stop to take pictures of the stunning scenery. When you arrive in Marrakech our driver will drop you off at your lodging, your journey will be over.

Included:

• Private transportation (modern air conditioner).
• Professional English or French speaking driver.
• Hotel or Riad (Ourzazat)
• Breakfast – dinner – shower (Marzouga).
• Camel ride( sunset & sunrise).
• Night in dessert camp.
• All application taxes.

Not Included:

• Personal items  
• Local guide
• Lunch

Duration: 3 days 2 nights.
Language: English, Franch, (other language under request)
Pick up point: Hotel or place of choice in Fez.