Embark on a private daily desert voyage from Marrakech to Fez, traversing the High Atlas Mountain. Experience historical Kasbahs, stunning valleys and gorges, lush oases, forests, and traditional Berber villages. Enjoy an overnight stay in the gorges, a night in the desert camp, and a camel ride.
Embark on a private daily desert voyage from Marrakech to Fez, traversing the High Atlas Mountain. Experience historical Kasbahs, stunning valleys and gorges, lush oases, forests, and traditional Berber villages. Enjoy an overnight stay in the gorges, a night in the desert camp, and a camel ride.
Day 1: Marrakech / Ait Ben Haddou / Ouarzazate / Gorges
After meeting you at your hotel in Marrakech following breakfast, we will head towards the High Atlas via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. This road ascends from the plains to 2260 meters above sea level, passing through small villages, waterfalls, and the ever-changing landscapes and colors of these…
Day 1: Marrakech / Ait Ben Haddou / Ouarzazate / Gorges
After meeting you at your hotel in Marrakech following breakfast, we will head towards the High Atlas via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. This road ascends from the plains to 2260 meters above sea level, passing through small villages, waterfalls, and the ever-changing landscapes and colors of these stunning mountains. We can stop at the pass for a refreshing cup of mint tea and to admire the scenery before continuing to the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, where we will arrive in time for lunch. Here, we can visit the renowned Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the filming location for movies like The Gladiator, Babel, Lawrence of Arabia, The Legionary, The Sheltering Sky, and many others. We will then visit the town of Ouarzazate and the Atlas Studios, the largest and most famous movie studios in Africa. Afterward, we will travel through Ouarzazate, the famous Valley of Roses, and the Dades Valley, reaching the Dades Gorge in time for sunset. We will stay in a traditional and romantic hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Gorges / Erfoud / Merzouga “Erg-Chebbi”
In the morning, after breakfast, you may take a walk through the Todra Gorges, then drive along the road of the 1000 Kasbahs, passing through Tineghier village and the Jewish Kasbah, arriving in Rissani in time for lunch. We will take a walk in Rissani to see the large market and a Kasbah, then head towards Merzouga, arriving before sunset. From here, we will leave our car at a hotel and start a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi Dunes for an incredible and unforgettable night in a Berber tent, where we will have dinner under millions of stars and spend the night.
Day 3: Merzouga / Rissani / Ziz Oasis / Medilt / Fez
The following day, the camel guide will wake you up in time to watch the sunrise over the 300-meter-high dunes and then head towards the border with Algeria. We will return by camel to the hotel for breakfast and a shower before departing towards Fez. We will pass through Rissani, the first capital of the Alaouite dynasty, and continue through the Ziz Valley. We will stop for lunch in an apple village midway. Continuing through the mountains and cedar forests, we will reach Fez in the afternoon, marking the end of the trip. You will have opportunities to stop at several panoramic viewpoints to take pictures.
Points of Interest
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Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
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Erg Chebbi Dunes
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Merzouga Desert
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Dades Gorges
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Tizi n Tichka
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Valley of the Roses
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Marrakech Desert Tour
- All applicable taxes included
- Comfortable accommodations
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Air-conditioned minibus tour
- Overnight desert bivouac stay
- Camel ride experience
- Meals: 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- All applicable taxes included
- Comfortable accommodations
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Air-conditioned minibus tour
- Overnight desert bivouac stay
- Camel ride experience
- Meals: 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Lunch
- Drinks
- A fee to Enter some Monument
- Tips to the Driver
- Travel Insurance
- Lunch
- Drinks
- A fee to Enter some Monument
- Tips to the Driver
- Travel Insurance
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.