Overview
Embark on a memorable 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes via the Sahara Desert of Merzouga. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, explore the UNESCO World Heritage site Ait Ben Haddou, and travel through picturesque valleys. The adventure continues to Ouarzazate, Skoura, and the Rose Valley before a captivating overnight stay in the Dades Valley. Day two unfolds with a scenic drive to Todgha Gorges, followed by a camel trek through the dunes of Merzouga for a surreal sunset overnight at a luxury tent under starry sky. The final day brings a sunrise spectacle, a visit to the vibrant Souk of Rissani, and a picturesque drive through the Middle Atlas to Fes, concluding a remarkable expedition through Morocco's diverse landscapes and cultural wonders.
Highlights
- Starting your tour from the Red City of Marrakech.
- Drive via the mesmerizing Tizi n’Tichka Road in the High Atlas.
- Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
- Enjoy the night at the beautiful Dades Valley.
- Stroll over the impressive Todgha Gorges.
- Visit the biggest traditional market of Rissani.
- Deep into the beautiful golden Sahara desert of Erg Chebbi.
- Hike the high dunes of Erg Chebbi.
- Experience camel trekking and a wonderful night under the starry sky.
- Spend the night at a desert camp.
- Visit the biggest traditional market of Rissani.
- Drive via the beautiful Middle Atlas Road.
- Stop at the famous Cedar Forest in Azrou.
- End of your desert tour in Fes.
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Itinerary
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Day 1 : Marrakech – Tizi n’Tichka – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Roses Valley – Dades Valley
After breakfast, you will start your 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert at 07h30 in the morning from your riad or hotel. First of all, we will head to the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou through Tizi N'tichka which is located in the High Atlas Mountains with an altitude of 2,260 meters. Along the way you will observe a great series of colorful landscapes of the high Atlas mountains. Arrive at UNESCO World site ” Ait Benhaddou ”. It is a hilltop region largely unchanged since the eleventh century. There's one of Morocco's grandest Kasbahs, and the fortified village is a superb example of clay architecture. Among the numerous films and TV series in which the site has appeared, Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Lawrence of Arabia. It was listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in 1987. After the tour. We will drive to Ouarzazate (the Hollywood of Africa) and the Moroccan movie scene and production center. Then stop for lunch in a Moroccan traditional restaurant . After lunch, Continue the journey and arrive at the oasis of Skoura to visit the fortified Kasbah of Amridil, it is a historic fortified site at Skoura Oasis. Later reach Kalaat M'gouna “ Roses valley”, it’s a village known for Roses production. where the festival of roses is held each year in this town. Along the way of this tour, you will witness gorgeous villages. Overnight and dinner at a hotel in Dades Valley.
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Day 2: Boumalne Dades – Todgha Gorges – Rissani – Merzouga “Erg Chebbi”
Wake up in the morning on one of the breathtaking views of the Mountains, after breakfast, then travel through the thousands of Kasbahs road to Todgha Gorges in Tinghir. Upon arrival, we will stop to walk along the river and admire huge walls changing color to reddish-brown as the day unfolds, forming a wonderful scenery. You will have your lunch at leisure at a restaurant in Todgha Gorges. After lunch continue your journey to the town of Erfoud, it is known as the “ Desert Gate ”. To reach the town of Rissani which is about 41 kilometers away from the desert, this town has a big traditional Market in the area. After exploring the market. Arrive Merzouga, and meet your caravan of camels. You will ride the
camel to the famous Erg Chebbi dunes, you will hike and sit above the dunes for the breathtaking sunset before heading to your desert camp. The dunes are beautiful, especially when the evening light reflects off them and brings out the colors. Dinner and accommodation in a luxury camp. You will spend an authentic night, and enjoy the Drums music around an open fire. -
Day 3: Merzouga – Midelt – Ifran – Fes
Today you should wake up early to not miss the panoramic sunrise and also to have pictures for souvenirs. Have breakfast at the camp then jump in the car and continue your journey. We will Leave to Fes via the road of Middle Atlas, along the way enjoying the landscapes and the beautiful valley, after a few hours drive, reach Midelt, the “apple city”, continue our journey to the famous Cedar Forest in Azrou to enjoy the beautiful landscape and feed the Barbarian Monkeys, to reach the European-style town Ifrane which is located at an altitude of 1665 meters in the Atlas Mountains, and it was built in 1929 and has a population of only about 14000. Arrive Fes and check in at your Riad/hotel. The end of your 3-day desert tour from Marrakech.
