This 3-day tour desert from Fez to Marrakech, Morocco, takes you through the Middle Atlas, Sahara Desert, Todra Gorge, Ouarzazate, and Ait ben Haddou, and ends in Marrakech. The first day of the tour begins with a pickup from your Fez accommodation, a drive through the Middle Atlas, and a stop at Ifrane and the Cedar Forest in Azrou. You will then go to Merzouga and spend the night in a Berber tent. On the second day, you will travel from Merzouga to Ouarzazate via the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, stopping at Todra Gorge. The last day of the tour is spent visiting Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou, with a drive through the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.
We will contact one day before your trip with the exact time and pick up point.
Go to the front of Hotel Batha, You will find our driver waiting for you and have your full name, you will have his WhatsApp number in advance
We will drop you at the nearest point to your accommodation if it is not accessible by car.
After an early breakfast at your hotel or riad id Fez, your English speaking driver / guide will pick you up as early as possible, 07h00 AM in winter time and 08h00 AM in summer ( that will allow you enough driving time to catch the sunset in Erg Chebbi ).
Our journey will commence in Fes and take us through Ifrane, a French-built winter ski resort from the 1930s modeled after a Swiss village.
As you continue your journey, you will traverse the cedar forest in Azrou and have an opportunity to spot monkeys. Your drive will take you through the Middle Atlas Mountains, characterized by scenic winding roads through forests, springs, rocky terrain, and Berber villages. You will then descend towards the Sahara Desert after a full day of navigating the breathtaking Atlas Mountains.
During your trip, you will make a stop for lunch in Midelt, a town renowned for its fossils and rocks. Midelt is located halfway to your destination. After lunch, you will continue your journey towards Merzouga along the road.
After lunch, you will continue your journey, crossing the Ziz River and passing by towering palm trees and fortified Kasbahs on your way to Erfoud.
Take a break to admire the breathtaking view of a massive palm tree oasis, then proceed to reach Merzouga in the afternoon. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with mint tea and your guide, who will introduce you to your camels. They will then lead you on a 1-hour camel ride across the picturesque sandy dunes of erg-Chebbi, where you will experience the breathtaking sunset. Upon reaching the desert camp, you will spend the night in a traditional Berber tent. Here, your camels will be secured and you will be served with mint tea. After a delicious dinner, spend the night stargazing before retiring to bed.
Admire the sunrise and ride the camel to the camp lodge to enjoy an early breakfast.
Enjoy the stunning views offered by Toudra Gorges and a beautiful walk-in Toudra Valley
Join Dades through the road of Thousand Kasbah and Roses Valley. Overnight, Dinner and breakfast are included.
Following breakfast, you will embark on a drive through the Valley of the Roses, en route to Kalaa Mgouna.
Make a photography stop to admire the views of Atlas Studios.
Take the opportunity to visit the renowned Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Journey across the massive Atlas Mountains and admire the stunning landscape from the top of Tizi N'Tichka pass, the highest pass in North Africa.
Arrive in Marrakech, the Red City and Morocco's second largest city, in the early evening. Your drop-off will be at your accommodations or the nearest accessible location.
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