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This is your perfect short trip to combine the two fascinating cities of Fez and Marrakech in a short time, but with a lot to discover. From northern Morocco over the middle atlas to the desert, and further over the high atlas mountains to bustling Marrakech – such a lot to see and discover!
Visit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in the southern Morocco
Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi to reach your desert camp
Spend the night at a Standard Desert camp (shared toilet- and shower-facilities)
Explore Todra Gorges and Dades Gorges
Visit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbah
Explore the old Telouet Kasbah together with a local guide
Cross the fantastic Views of High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi N'Tichka
What's Included
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Please wait in the reception area of your accommodation. Pick up at the airport Fes-Sais (arrivals) or at meeting point in front of the Hotel Bab Boujloud Pick ups at AirBnB's/private residences not possible
Itinerary
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1Ifrane
We start our journey early in the morning and head for the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop for a coffee in Ifran, also known as «Switzerland of Morocco» with its chalet like houses.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
From here we are heading south through several typical villages and you will have the opportunity to spot nomad families living in their tents along the road.
Admission ticket free -
3Midelt
After our lunch in Midelt we continue our drive and enjoy panoramic views crossing the Tizi N' Talghoumt pass.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Erfoud
In Erfoud, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the valley of the river Ziz lined with thousands of date palms.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Erg Chebbi
Now we’re almost at the dunes! After arriving in Merzouga, you will experience a one hour camel ride to reach the desert camp while the sun sinks down behind the dunes. Enjoy your evening dining in a berber tent, look for shooting stars at the camp fire and sleep in nomad tent!
14 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Merzouga
Wake up by the first strays of light to watch the sunrise over the sahara before you enjoy your typical breakfast. We return on the camel's back or 4x4 to the village of Merzouga
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7Rissani
In Rissani we will have the opportunity to visit the local market with the «donkey parking» and have a look at some fossils outside the city.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Discover Todra Gorge with Locals - Tourist Information & Experience Center
After lunch break, we will follow the road along the river to reach the gorges of Todra, where you can take a short but spectacular hike between the up to 300 m high rock walls.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Dades Gorges
Before arriving at our Riad for the night in the Dades valley, we head to Boumalne Dades where you can make some nice pictures of the special rock formations which look like monkey hands. Dinner and overnight at a riad in Dades.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
10Skoura
Today we will see a lot of different landscapes on our way to Marrakech. Admire the views of the Valley of a thousand Kasbahs and the famous Valley of Roses along the road.
Admission ticket free -
11
In the desert city Ouarzazate, also knows as «Hollywood of Morocco»,you can explore the acient Kasbah of Taourirt, which was built in the Glaoui dynasty.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
12Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
A little outside of Ouarzazate lies Aït Ben Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot. This photogenic city is also listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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We continue through beautiful mountain landscapes until we reach Telouet. This fortress was occupied by Thami el Glaoui before he was expelled by independence efforts. One section has unfortunately disintegrated into red sand, but you can still visit the beautiful rooms with mosaic tiles and wood carvings.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
14High Atlas Mountains
Afterwards, we pass the High Atlas mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka pass with scenic views along the road and many opportunities to take photos.
Admission ticket free -
15Marrakech
Evening arrival in Marrakech at your Riad or Hotel.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Fez - Ifrane - Midelt - Erfoud - Merzouga Desert
Merzouga - Rissani - Erfoud - Todra Gorges - Dades Gorges
Dades Gorges - Rose Valley - Ouarzazate - Aït Ben Haddou - High Atlas - Marrakech
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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