Marrakech – Skoura – Dades (D)

Todgha Gorge - Begin your journey with a morning pickup from your Marrakech accommodation. Meet your guide and traverse the Tizi-n-Tichka pass through the Atlas Mountains, where local Berber farmers have cultivated the land for generations.

Continue to the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou kasbah for lunch (at your own expense). Join your guide for a tour of the kasbah and learn about the many famous films and photo shoots that have taken place there. Proceed through Ouarzazate, known as ‘The Gate of The Sahara’.

Travel past the palm trees and olive groves of the Skoura oasis to Kasbah Amridil, where your guide will share insights into its construction and history.

Journey through the Valley of Roses to Kelaa Mgouna, a local rose plantation. Visit a rose-growing cooperative and observe as workers blend ingredients to create rose-scented perfumes. Then, head to your guest house in Dades gorges for dinner and an overnight stay at Dades Kasbah Amazigh.

Marrakech - The journey begins in Marrakech, with pickup from your hotel or a nearby location if your riad is not accessible by minibus.

Dades– Erg Chebbi (B,D)

Merzouga Desert - After breakfast, depart Boumalne du Dadès and travel the renowned Road of 1,000 Kasbahs through the Dadès Valley. Visit a traditional kasbah and listen as your guide explains its historical significance in the region.

Venture into the foothills of the High Atlas to the oasis of Tinghir and enjoy a walk along the Todgha River, where olive groves and palm trees thrive. Visit Berber villages with your guide to meet some locals, then head into the impressive Todgha Gorge for lunch (at your own expense).

Travel through the oasis towns of Erfoud and Merzouga, then meet your camel train in Erg Chebbi for a camelback journey into the Sahara Desert. Enjoy stunning views of the Saharan sunset, then arrive at your desert camp for a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars, accompanied by local nomads playing traditional folk songs.

Overnight: Erg Chebbi desert camp

Dades Gorges - First night spent at Kasbah Dades Amazigh

Day 3: Erg Chebbi – Midelt – Fez (B)

Fes el-Bali - Bid farewell to the group returning to Marrakech and meet your new driver to Fes. Once settled in your new van (maximum of 6 passengers), embark on a long drive to Fes, crossing the Ziz Valley through Errachidia, the capital of the Tafilalt region. Continue to Midelt for a leisurely lunch before driving across the Middle Atlas Mountains, with its Cedar Forests and Berber towns of Imouzzar and Ifran. Arrive in Fes late in the afternoon around 8 pm.

Your shared Marrakech to Fes desert tour concludes with a drop-off at your chosen Fes riad or hotel.

Midelt - A delightful place to explore on your return journey.

• Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, D=dinner)
• Camel trek in Erg Chebbi
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Overnight accommodation in a Sahara desert camp and at Kasbah Dades Amazigh or kasbah chems dades

• lunch and drinks, unless specified
• Additional local guides

Embark on a unique 3-day journey from Marrakech to Fez, stepping away from the bustling souks and medinas of Morocco. Visit the city of Ouarzazate and the UNESCO-recognized Aït Benhaddou kasbah; experience how local workers create scented perfumes at a rose plantation in Kelaa Mgouna; journey along the ‘Road of 1,000 Kasbahs’ in the Dadès Valley to Tinghir; find desert havens and interact with Berber villagers by the Todgha River. Plus, traverse the Sahara Desert on a camel and relish a starlit dinner.

• Not recommended for children under 2 years old
• Good walking shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
• Drinking water is not provided by can be purchased along the way
• Accommodation at the desert camp will be in a private tent with shared bathroom facilities
• Bedding is provided in the desert camp so there is no need to bring a sleeping bag
• Long trousers are recommended for the camel ride because the saddles can cause skin irritation
• A conservative dress code is recommended in Morocco. Men and women should keep their upper body as well as their knees covered at all times as a sign of respect to the local culture. Wearing shorts is not recommended. It can be cold at night and in the winter so please bring appropriate clothing

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.