Marrakech- Ait Benhaddou- Ouarzazate- Skoura- Dades Valley
Boumalne Dades - Meet in Marrakech and drive to Ouarzazate via the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260m) over the High Atlas Mountains. Enjoy the stunning landscape along the winding road through Berber villages. Arrive at the renowned Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage site, home to many members of the Glaoui family. Have lunch by the Kasbah and continue to Dades Gorge via Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa.” Travel along the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs,” featuring fascinating “sand castles.” Stop at Kalaat Mgouna, “the city of roses,” famous for its roses and annual festival in May. Continue to our hotel overlooking the Dades Valley.
Dades Valley- Todra Gorges- Rissani- Merzouga.
Merzouga - After breakfast at the hotel, drive back through the valley to see the amazing rock formations known as “monkey toes” and the 19th-century Kasbah of Ait Yul. Leave the Dades Valley for Tinrghir and the Todra Valley. Enjoy panoramic views of old mud Berber villages overlooking the valley. Arrive at the Gorge and walk beneath the 300m high red cliffs, a popular spot for rock climbers. Continue to Erfoud and Rissani for lunch, then head to the village of Merzouga, home of your guide Youssef, where your camel awaits. Enjoy a glass of mint tea before checking into your accommodation.
Merzouga Area- Camel Trekking and Luxury Camp Overnight
Erg Chebbi - After breakfast at the hotel, start your exploration of the area by visiting the village of the blacks, originally slaves from Sudan, to experience their music and lifestyle. Visit the nearby lake of Merzouga, home to various bird species, including flamingos. You may also visit the nomad wire house, where Berber handicrafts are sold at lower prices than in big cities. In the afternoon, mount your camel, guided by an experienced camel man, to explore the mysterious sand-sea of Erg Chebbi. Spend the night under the stars or in a traditional Berber nomad tent. Dinner will be served in the tent where you will spend the night.
Merzouga- Ziz Valley- Midelt- Ifrane- Fes
Fes - Early in the morning, your camel guide will wake you to watch what may be the best sunrise of your life. Camel trek back to your riad in Merzouga. After breakfast, travel to Errachidia via Rissani and Erfoud. In Rissani, explore the authentic souk filled with vegetables, spices, dates, and more, where you will see men in hooded robes and veiled women. Continue to Errachidia along the magnificent Ziz Valley, stopping to enjoy the panoramic view over the Ziz Canyon. Experience family hospitality before traveling to Fes via Midelt and Ifrane. Journey through the rich Ziz Gorges carved through volcanic rock and the Tizi Ntalghamt Pass to Midelt. Stop in Zaida for a barbecue and mint tea, then continue to Azrou, a Berber village in the Middle Atlas Mountains, to see the Barbary apes in the famous cedar forest. Proceed to Ifrane, known as “the French village,” for a photo or drink before driving to your accommodation in Fes.
- Dinner
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Breakfast
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance” Required”.
Initiating in Marrakech and concluding in Fez, this journey presents ample chances to explore this region of Morocco. The excursion leads you through the central Atlas Mountains, offering views of the golden Sahara sand dunes. The itinerary includes an overnight stay in a desert camp beneath the starry sky, and a drive through the Todra and Dades Gorges. You will also get exposure to the Moroccan Caravan Sarai Roads of Salt via the road of a Thousand Kasbah.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
