Experience Marrakesh in the most extraordinary way: via the desert! This thrilling journey takes you into the heat, aridity, and magic beyond the mountains in Morocco’s most bewitching region.
from Fez to Merzouga via the Middle Atlas Mountains.
Merzouga - In the morning, your English-speaking driver will pick you up from your hotel or guest house to begin your journey to Merzouga, the gateway to the Moroccan Sahara.
On your way, you will enjoy the stunning scenery of the vast cedar forest in Ifrane city, where you will see Barbary apes. You will also have a short excursion around Midelt city.
You will pass through the Ziz valley and the Efous oasis, a picturesque spot for taking photos. Discover the beauty of the hill of sounds, especially at sunrise and sunset.
Your local guide will take you on an amazing camel ride into the desert.
Once you arrive at your lodgings, the staff will prepare your evening meal and light the campfire. Meanwhile, you can relax or take a short trek on the sandy hills.
from Merzouga to Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate - This morning, you’ll be able to watch a beautiful sunrise and capture some photos before a short camel ride back to the hotel.
You’ll then head to Rissani, before continuing on the road to Tinjedad for lunch.
On our way to Skoura, you can choose to drive into either the Todra Gorge or Dades Valley.
Tonight, you’ll stay in the Skoura palm grove, known as the Valley of Kasbahs.
Spending the night in Skoura or in Ouarzazate is optional.
exploring Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou then drop off in Marrakech
Ouarzazate - a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a village where numerous films have been shot.
Historically, this village was a traditional junction for caravans connecting Marrakech with the south of the Sahara, trading goods and slaves.
Before continuing to Ouarzazate, you will have lunch.
Afterwards, you will cross the Tichka Pass of the High Atlas, where the vast mountain hillsides are dotted with mud houses sheltering Berber families.
Once you reach Marrakech, you will be transferred to your hotel where you will have dinner and spend the night.
- Traditional hotels and tents
- Camel ride included
- Breakfast and dinner provided
- All fees for the car and driver covered
- Pickup and drop-off from your accommodations
- Car with professional English-speaking driver
- lunch
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
