Itinerary:

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Valley of the Roses – Dades Gorge

The adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech, around 7 a.m. The journey will take you across the High Atlas Mountains, traversing the Tizi N’Tichka pass at an altitude of 2260 meters. After several stops, you will reach a significant highlight of your trip, the UNESCO World Heritage site Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, famous for hosting numerous successful Hollywood films such as Gladiator, Prince of Persia, and Game of Thrones. After lunch, the journey continues to Ouarzazate, known as “The Gate of the Sahara.”

The trip proceeds to the most notable oasis valleys in southern Morocco, the Dades Valley, also known as “The Valley of One Thousand Kasbahs,” passing through the Valley of the Roses and the city of Skoura with its vast palm groves.

Day 2: Dades Gorge – Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast at the hotel, the journey continues to Tinghir and Todra Gorge, located 45 km from Dades Gorge. Here, you can enjoy the stunning landscapes of the oasis, with beautiful palm groves and the remarkable Ksar Tinghir, also known as the “Jewish Quarter.” The road continues to one of the world’s most spectacular canyons, Todra, where you can take a short walk to explore the area.

The journey then heads towards the mesmerizing dunes of Erg Chebbi, part of the Merzouga Desert. Upon arrival at the hotel in Merzouga, you will prepare for a 90-minute camel trek across the sand dunes, perfectly timed to witness the changing colors of the dunes at sunset. Upon reaching the camp, where you will spend the night in nomadic tents, you will savor delicious traditional Moroccan cuisine by a campfire, entertained by local Berbers playing their drums.

Day 3: Erg Chebbi (Merzouga Desert) – Erfoud – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes

Bid farewell to the group returning to Marrakech and meet your new driver for the journey 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. The journey continues to Midelt, where you will have a leisurely lunch before driving through the Middle Atlas Mountains, with its Cedar Forests and the Berber towns of Imouzzar and Ifrane. Arrival in Fes is expected late in the afternoon.

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

Points of Interest

• Merzouga Desert

• Vallee Des Roses

• High Atlas Mountains

• Esprit d’aventure - Day Tours

• Experience a camel trek in the Sahara with local Berber guides.
• Stay overnight in various accommodations, including Nomadic tents in the desert.
• Convenient pick-up and drop-off at your accommodations in Marrakech and Fes.
• Travel comfortably in an A/C equipped minibus covering all fuel, taxes, and tolls.
• Enjoy inclusive meals with breakfast and dinner provided throughout the tour.
• Spend an evening with meal and entertainment at the desert camp.
• Explore key tourist attractions with scheduled stops along the journey.
• Rely on the expertise of a professional driver throughout your travels.

• Flights or other means of travel to and from Morocco;
• Extra transfers;
• Lunches, snacks and drinks, unless specified;
• Personal expenses and souvenirs;
• Personal travel and health insurance;
• Entrance fees to museums, monuments and other tourist attractions;
• Any other items or services not specified as included.

Itinerary:

Collection location: your place of stay

Departure time: 7:00 AM

Duration: Two nights and three days

Key attractions of the tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert:
• Traverse the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi N’Tichka pass
• Explore the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Take in the stunning landscapes of the Dades and Todra gorges
• Journey along the Valley of the Roses and the route of 1001 Kasbahs
• Visit the city of Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Sahara Desert
• Trek on camel back across the Merzouga Desert
• Spend an overnight in a traditional Berber desert camp
• Travel along the Ziz Valley
• Experience a beautiful cedar forest and the Middle Atlas Mountains
• Pass by Ifrane ski resort (referred to as the Switzerland of Morocco) and the local Berber village Azrou

• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Not recommended for children under 5 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
• 3-star hotel accommodation is in single, double or twin rooms with private 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

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