MARRAKECH → HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS → AIT BEN HADDOU KASBAH → OUARZAZATE → DADES GORGE

Marrakech - Our 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes begins in the morning. We leave Marrakech and drive through the High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate.

High Atlas Mountains - Along the way, we’ll make some stops to enjoy the beautiful sights of the mountains and see traditional Berber villages.

Ait Ben Haddou - When we reach Ait Ben Haddou village, we’ll explore the most famous Kasbah in Morocco. This Kasbah is a great example of Moroccan architecture and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has also been featured in popular movies and TV shows like Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Babel, and Game of Thrones.

Ouarzazate - After exploring the Kasbah with our guide, we’ll drive to Ouarzazate. This city is known as a gateway to the Sahara Desert and is often referred to as the Hollywood of Africa. We’ll stop at Atlas Studio, the largest film studio in the world, to take some pictures from outside. Then, we’ll continue our journey through the valley of roses.

Dades Gorges - If we have enough time, we’ll drive to see the unique rock formations known as monkey toes and the famous zig-zag road in the Dades Gorges before reaching your hotel. If not, we can visit both places the next morning.

DADES GORGE → TODRA GORGE → MERZOUGA DESERT

Dades Gorges - After a delicious breakfast at our lovely hotel, we’ll drive to Todra Gorge through Tinghir and along the Todra Valley, which is filled with palm trees.

Todra River - We’ll take a walk through the stunning Todra Canyon before continuing our drive to Merzouga.

Merzouga - In the afternoon, we’ll arrive in the town of Merzouga. There, our camels will be ready to take us on an authentic camel ride across Erg Chebbi Dunes to our luxurious camp. We’ll make a stop on a tall dune to witness a breathtaking sunset. Once the sun has set, we’ll continue trekking to the camp.

The camp staff will welcome you with a cup of tea and show you to your private tent. You can relax and perhaps take a shower before dinner. After a delicious meal, you’ll have the pleasure of experiencing an evening of Berber music and drumming around a campfire. Our crew will even teach you how to play the drums.

MERZOUGA DESERT → ZIZ VALLEY → MIDDLE ATLAS MOUNTAINS → IFRANE → FES

Merzouga - It’s highly recommended to wake up early today to witness a calm and beautiful sunrise. After enjoying a tasty breakfast at the camp, we’ll leave the camp and head to the town of Merzouga using 4x4 vehicles. Alternatively, you can choose to return on camels again.

Ziz valley - We’ll begin our journey to Fes by driving through the Ziz Valley, where we’ll make a quick stop to admire the charming oasis.

Azrou Cedar Forest - Then, we’ll continue driving towards Fez, passing through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the city of Ifrane. Along the way, we’ll make some stops. We’ll also take a break near Ifrane in a cedar forest by the roadside to see if we can spot some Barbary apes!

Ifrane - Our last break will be in Ifrane, which is known as the Switzerland of Morocco.

Fes - Your 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes will come to an end as we drop you off at the nearest accessible location by car to your Riad.

• Exhilarating camel ride adventure
• Delectable dinner feast
• Comfortable air-conditioned transport
• Refreshing breakfast included

• Lunches
• Tips
• Drinks

This Marrakech to Fes desert tour provides an exceptional and memorable journey for adventurers keen to discover the Moroccan Sahara desert. Distinguishing this tour is its exclusive group nature, capped at a mere 10 individuals per session, guaranteeing a close-knit and personalized adventure.
Participants have greater opportunities to engage with the adept local guide, gaining deeper insight into the region’s culture and lore. Included in the tour are stays at a reputable hotel in the Atlas Mountains and a sumptuous desert encampment, blending comfort with genuine local experiences.
The agenda includes visiting the distinguished UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, embarking on camel rides over the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes, and witnessing the captivating desert sunset from an elevated dune.
Attendees also have the chance to partake in lively pursuits such as sandboarding, and to revel in an evening filled with traditional nomadic melodies and rhythmic beats by a campfire.

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