Enjoy the desert in all its splendor, Depart from Marrakech and head through Morocco’s southern regions and desert before ending in Fez or returning to Marrakech.
A 4 day combined tour from Marrakech to Fez via several most attractive places including Kasba Talouat, Ait Benhaddou Ksars, Ouarzazate, Dades gorges, Merzouga dunes and the middle Atlas Mountains .
Highlights
– View the stunning contrast of the Sand dunes desert landscapes
– Enjoy authentic Berber’s hospitality
– Taste delicious traditional Berber food
– Explore one of Morocco highest desert dunes
– Visit the Atlas Mountains
– Spend 1 night under the tents or under the stars
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Gorge
Meet you in Marrakech and drive to Ouarzazate through the dramatic Tizi n’tichka pass (2260m), over the High Atlas Mountains, appreciate the beauty of the landscape on the twisted road through the Berber villages. Get to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco, a UNESCO matrimonial historical site, now, a house of many Glaoui family members.
Lunch by the Kasbah and continue to Dades Gorge via Ouarzazat, “the Hollywood of Africa”. On, through the “Road of the thousand Kasbahs”- the fascinating “sand castles”. Stop at Kalaat Mgouna, “the rose’s city” known for roses and its annual festival during the roses harvest in May, and then continue to our hotel in the heart of the Dades Gorge
Day 2: Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Merzouga
After breakfast in the hotel, drive back through the valley to see the amazing rock formation “the monkey toes”, and the still-standing 19th century Kasbah of Ait Yul. Leave the Dades valley towards Tinrghir and the Todra valley. Watch the panoramic views of the old mud Berber villages overlooking the valley. Get to the Gorge and walk under the 300m high red cliff, where many Rock-climbers come to enjoy their preferred sport. Continue our trip to Erfoud and Rissani where we have lunch; afterwards, we leave for the village of Merzouga – the home of your guide Said – where your camel will be awaiting you. You will be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before you check into your authentic Kasbah hotel
Day 3: Merzouga area and the Camel trek
After breakfast on the riad you will start your explorative journey of the area, visiting the village of the blacks, originally slaves from Sudan to experience their music and lifestyle. Not far away there’s the lake of Merzouga, with its bird populations, including flamingos. You may also like to visit the nomad wire house where many Berber handicrafts are priced lower than in the big cities. On the afternoon you will mount your camel, guided by an experienced Camel man, to explore within the mysterious sand-sea of the Erg-Chebbi. Here you will spend your first night under the stars, or if you prefer, in a traditional Berber nomad tent. Dinner will be served in the tent where you will spend the night.
Day 4: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Cedar Forest – Fes
Your camel man will wake you up early in the morning to watch what well may be the best sunrise of your life. Afterwards, you’ll peacefully camel-trek back to your riad. Enroute you couldn’t fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses. After breakfast in the local guest house we’ll travel to Fes via Errachidia along the magnificent Ziz Gorges carved through volcanic rock, and through the Tizi Ntalghamt Pass to Midelt. Stop in Zaida to enjoy a barbecue and refresh with a glass of mint tea then continue our journey to Azrou, a berber village in the Middle Atlas Mountains, before which we stop to see the Barbarian apes in the famous Cedar forest. On to Ifran “the French village”, stop for a picture or a drink then drive to your accommodation in Fes where the tour ends.
SERVICES INCLUDED
English speaking driver guide.
Comfortable & AC vehicle.
3 nights Accommodation (including 1 night at the nomadic camp, possible upgrade to the luxury camp)
Camel ride in Merzouga dunes.
All meals (3 Breakfasts, «3 Evening Meals, 4 lunches)
SERVICE EXCLUDED
Travel Insurance
Drinks
