We will start this tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, through the High Atlas mountains via Ouarzazate. Visit the UNISCO World Heritage site Ouarzazate “the Hollywood of Africa” and stop for pictures next largest studio in Africa “Atlas studio”. Taourirt Kasbah, Roses Valley, Dades valley, down to Merzouga desert, Camel trekking. Overnight in a berber tents at the middle of the dunes, tour around Erg chebbi for see Nomads, berber villages. Will be heading towards Fes passing through the Rissani Markt, Erfoud, Ziz Valley, midelt, Azrou where we will explore the Cedar Forest, Ifrane the Moroccan Switzeland, middle Atlas mountains, down to fes.
1st Day : Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate.
After we met at the place that we had agreed upon. We will star our tour to southeast through the High Atlas via Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude). Visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant that crosses the Atlas to about 2.300m with stops to enjoy the spectacular views offering and see the Berber villages. Later we continue to visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou the recognized one by the UNISCO as a world heritage site since 1986. Where many films took place such as Alexander, Gladiator, Babel… In the afternoon we will continue our way to Ouarzazate “the Hollywood of Africa”. And stop for pictures next largest studio in Africa “Atlas studio”. Dinner and Overnight in Ouarzazate.
2nd Day : Ouarzazate – Skoura – kelaat M’gouna – Dades valley
After having breakfast in the hotel. Today we will drive to Boumalne Dades via Skoura to visit the 17th century Kasbah of Amridil. Then to the capital of roses and stop for a stretch legs and have a coffee and take the way that leads to nomad families living in caves an d have a cup of minty tea and have lunch in local restaurant. Then continue our way to Dades valley. Dinner and overnight in The Hotel.
3rd Day : Dades valley – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert .
After breakfast, our day will begin by driving to Erg-Chebbi via Tineghir the old Moroccan berber jewesh capital and visit the Todra Gorge in our way. We will have many stops for panoramic views After that we will head to touroug to have lunch. In the afternoon we will continue our way to Erg-chebbi desert passing by the Erfoud city capital of fossils. Then to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, (Merzouga ). Arrive to the hotel where you will spend the night.
4th Day : Merzouga – Hassi labied – Khamlia – Nomad family – Tour of the dunes
The first day in the desert. Will begin by driving to Khamlia village lived by black skinned Berber to enjoy their amazing music with different dances. Continue through an off-road to a nomadic family to discover their lifestyle and have a cup of tea then continue our way and make a stop of one hour and a half for lunch under the shade of a tree typical of the desert. In the afternoon we will ride camel to the camp. Enjoying the fabulous sunset and ski boarding from the top of the next highest dune to the camp feel like a nomad as you spend the night under a sky lit up by millions of stars and amidst Berber music. Overnight te camp
5th Day : Erg Chebbi Dunes – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes
Make sure to wake up early. In order to take pictures of the sunrise from the top of the next highest sand after breakfast and shower you will drive toward Fes via Erfoud the city of fossils and dates to visit a local fossil craft workshop. Then crossing the high and middle atlas mountains enjoying the panoramic views, and having lunch in Midelt. In the afternoon we will continue our way to the Switzerland of Morocco passing by the cedar forest enjoy seeing the monkies. Arriving to Fes and drop of in your accommodation.
What’s included:
- Private Transport/Air-conditioned vehicles
- Driver/Guide (Multilingual)
- Car fuel
- 3 Nights in Hotel or Riad (Dinner & breakfast)
- 1 Night in desert camp (Dinner & breakfast )
- Camel Ride in desert
- Sandboarding in Dunes
Not Included:
- Drinks and Lunches
- Flight Tickets
- Entrances Tickets
- Hotel in Marrakech
In case you want to modify any of these tours. Just be in contact with us beforehand and we will make it happen.