Itinerary
Day 1: FES ⇢ IFRANE ⇢ ZIZ VALLEY ⇢ MERZOUGA DESERT (Night in Desert Camp) (467 Km/7 hr 30 min)
Stop At: Fes, Fes, Fes-Meknes
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 ).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ifrane, Ifrane, Fes-Meknes
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Azrou Cedar Forest, Azrou Morocco
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Midelt, Midelt, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ziz valley view, WHMG+9HW, N13, Errachidia, Morocco
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
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.
Duration: 16 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You will spend the night in a nomad tent at Merzouga desert camp.
Day 2: MERZOUGA ⇢ TODRA CANYON ⇢ DADES GORGES (255 km/Around 4 hr)
Stop At: Merzouga, Morocco
Admire the sunrise and ride the camel to the camp lodge to enjoy an early breakfast.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Camp todra gorges, HCQ3+R78, Tinghir, Morocco
Enjoy the stunning views offered by Toudra Gorges and a beautiful walk-in Toudra Valley
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
Join Dades through the road of Thousand Kasbah and Roses Valley. Overnight, Dinner and breakfast are included.
Duration: 16 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You will spend the night in Dades Valley or Ouarzazate.
Day 3: DADES GORGES ⇢ OUARZAZATE ⇢ AIT BEN HADDOU ⇢ HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS ⇢ MARRAKECH (315 Km/6 hr 30 min)
Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
Following breakfast, you will embark on a drive through the Valley of the Roses, en route to Kalaa Mgouna.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Atlas Studios, Km 5, BP 28 Route de Marrakech, Ouarzazate 45000, Morocco
As part of this experience, we'll make a special stop at the Atlas Studios. Located on the outskirts of the city, this renowned film studio has been the backdrop for many famous movies and television series. During this brief stop, you'll have the opportunity to capture some stunning photos of the Atlas Studios' exterior. The studio's unique architecture and surroundings offer excellent photographic opportunities. Keep in mind that entrance fees to explore the inside of Atlas Studios are not included in this package, but you can purchase your ticket there if you wish to delve deeper into the magic of the movies.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Take the opportunity to visit the renowned Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.