Route 3 days from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert to Fez

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura Palm Grove – El-Kelaâ M’Gouna – Dades River Gorge

  • Early in the morning departure from the agreed place in Marrakech towards Ouarzazate through the High Atlas Mountains. We will make small stops along the way to get closer to the beautiful landscapes that surround us and see a multitude of authentic Berber villages.
  • In the Ounila Valley we will visit the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a 13th century fortified town classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and a filming location for many Hollywood productions. We will walk freely through its beautiful and intricate interior.
  • Continuation to Ouarzazate towards the Valley of the Roses, we will make various stops until we reach the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight in a riad recommended by Family Morocco Tour.

Day 2: Boumalne Dadès – Tineghir – Todra Gorge – Tinejdad – Erfoud – Merzouga desert

  • After breakfast we will head towards the Todra river gorges where we will have the opportunity to walk through the interior of this spectacular cross section in the Middle Atlas. After this visit we will head south through Berber villages such as Tinjdad, Tourouge and the city of Erfoud to reach Merzouga, Erg Chebbi.
  • After resting for a while and having some tea, we will ride a dromedary for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to enjoy the impressive view of the sunset over the great dunes of Erg Chebbi.
    After a delicious dinner, we will attend a show of traditional Berber music while observing the stars and, perhaps, the Moon, in the impressive Sahara desert. We will rest in a fully equipped tent with a private bathroom.

Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Medilt – Cedar Forest – Ifrane – Fez

  • Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise in the Sahara desert after an excellent breakfast. After these beautiful moments, we will return by dromedary to the meeting point where our driver will be waiting for us. We will continue our route to Errachidia via Erfoud, Aoufous and the Ziz River Valley, where we will stop to enjoy a panoramic visit of the Oasis.
  • We will continue to Midelt through the Tizi N´talghamt pass and lunch in Midelt, the city of apples. After lunch we will drive to Fez through the cedar forest near Azrou. We will see its friendly inhabitants, the Barbary macaques, then we will stop in Ifrane, the so-called Switzerland of Morocco, before arriving at Fez where this route ends.

Includes:
• Toyota Land Cruiser Prado type 4×4 vehicle
• Complimentary bottled water in cars
• Local SIM card for data, one per car
• Accompanying driver in your own language
• Dromedary ride, one dromedary per person
• Night in a fully equipped tent with a private bathroom.
• Meals of half board, breakfast and dinner in the jaimas camp
Does not include:
• Noon meals or drinks at dinner
• Tickets and paying visits