3-Day Tour: Sahara, Merzouga and Fez

Day 1: Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley

1. Marrakech-Safi
   Pass by
   After meeting at 8 am, we'll leave Marrakech and set off for Ouarzazate. During the journey, which takes approximately 4 hours, we'll enjoy the spectacular landscapes of the Atlas as we cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass, which is over 2,000 metres high.
   
   At the halfway point of our journey, we'll stop at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, which you might recognise from films such as Gladiator or The Kingdom of Heaven. After the brief stop, we'll resume our journey to reach the town of Ouarzazate, to be amazed by the impressive Kasbah of Taourirt.
   
   Finally, we'll set off again to travel along the Thousand Kasbahs Road towards Skoura until we arrive approximately 30 minutes before sunset at the Roses Valley. We'll end the day in the Dades Valley, a unique spot where we'll enjoy our first night's accommodation
2. Tizi n Tichka
   20m · Admission ticket included
   Tizi n'Tichka is a mountain pass in Morocco, linking the south-east of Marrakesh to the city of Ouarzazat through the High Atlas mountains. It lies above the great Marrakesh plains, and is a gateway to the Sahara Desert
3. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Aït Benhaddou is a historical figure on the longest route of the caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in modern Morocco. It is considered a great example of the architecture of the marble bar arch and has been a Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 1987.
4. Taourirt Kasbah
   40m · Admission ticket not included
   Kasbah Taourirt is a historical complex of fortified residences or kasbah in Ouarzazate, Morocco
5. Valley of the Roses
   20m · Admission ticket included
   If the Valley of the Roses begins its path with the round rocks of Imassine, virtually placed in equilibrium precinct, it is from Kelaat Mgouna, leading to the river Mgoun, which gives us all its splendor.
   
   It is one of the most beautiful valleys in the Alto Atlas and the south of Morocco. Ascending this succession of palm trees and gardens, which make up the valley of roses, is a true charm.
   It’s one of the most beautiful valleys of the High Atlas and the South of Morocco. Ascend this succession of palm groves and gardens, that constitutes the roses valley, is a true enchantment.
6. Dades Gorges
   12h · Admission ticket included
   The Dadès gargants are a series of wadi gargantons excavated along the Dadès river in Morocco. The river originates in the cordillera of the Alto Atlas of the Atlas Mountains, flows about 350 kilometers to the southeast before uniting with the Draa River on the shores of the Sahara.

Day 2: Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga

1. Merzouga Desert
   Pass by
   With the first rays of light caressing the Dades Gorges, we will have breakfast to gather strength and head towards the Todgha Valley. Once there we will cross the spectacular Todra Gorges we will walk through them while being surprised by the incomparable panoramic views of this valley.Awesome!
   We will resume our journey to Merzouga through the Jorf Palm Tree, famous for its best dates in the country. we will enjoy a relaxing break to delight in a traditional Moroccan meal.
   We will continue our journey to the Merzouga Desert. Once there we will change our vehicle to climb on the back of a camel and enter the desert to the camp where we will sleep.
   Once settled in, we’ll let the darkness of the night and the silence of the desert engulf us as we enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner in Erg Chebbi under the stars.It will be one of the most unforgettable experiences of your trip!
2. Todra Gorge
   40m · Admission ticket included
   The gargantas of Todgha are a series of rocky rock canals, or wadi, in the eastern part of the Alto Atlas mountains in Morocco, near the city of Tinerhir. As far as the Todgha River as the vecino Dades River is concerned, they are responsible for excavating these deep caves in the culverts, at its last 40 kilometers through the mountains.
3. Merzouga
   12h
   Merzouga is a small Moroccan city in the Sahara desert, close to the border with Algeria. It is known as the entrance gate to Erg Chebbi, a huge extension of sand dunes north of the city. To the west of Merzouga, Dayet Srji is a stationary salty lake that often dries up in the summer. When full, you will find a large herd of migratory birds and the desert, including desert currants, Egyptian chotacabras and, occasionally, flamencos.
4. Erg Chebbi Dunes
   12h · Admission ticket included
   Erg Chebbi is one of the several ergios in Morocco: large tides of dunes formed by sand torn by wind. There are several other ergios like Erg Chigaga near M'hamid. Technically, all these ergonomics are located within an area of ​​semiarid precincts and do not form part of the Sahara desert, which is located a short distance to the south.

Day 3: Day 3: Rissani - Ziz Valley - Middle Atlas - Fez

1. Fez
   7h
   The day begins with a magical sunrise in the dunes of the Sahara, an unforgettable natural spectacle. Afterwards, we will return to camp for a comforting Berber breakfast and the opportunity for a refreshing shower.
   
   After breakfast and shower, we will take the quiet dromedary ride that will take us back to the meeting point, where our vehicle will be waiting for us.
   
   Once we're ready, we'll leave for Fez. We will pass through Erfoud and Rissani, birthplace of the Alawite dynasty, and cross the spectacular Ziz Valley.
   
   We will make a special stop in the Azrou Cedar Forest to admire and feed the friendly Barbary macaques in their natural habitat.
   
   Arrive in Fez at about 18:00 hours, where we will finish this incredible journey full of desert memories.
2. Azrou Cedar Forest
   20m · Admission ticket included
   The Azrou Cedar Forest is a source of great pride throughout the country. Moroccan cedars, some more than 400 years old, grow to heights of close to 200 feet and cover some 320,000 acres on the slopes of the Middle Atlas, Living among the enormous cedars to the south of Azrou are troops of bold Barbary macaques and birdlife ranging from the redheaded Moroccan woodpecker to owls and eagles
3. Ifrane
   20m
   In the “Switzerland of Morocco,” we’ll make a stop to rest for a bit

Pickup details

Pickup from hotels outside the Medina of Marrakech free

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels