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Overview
This is your perfect short trip to combine the two fascinating cities of Fes and Marrakech in a short time, but with a lot to discover. From northern Morocco over the middle atlas to the desert, and further over the high atlas mountains to bustling Marrakech – such a lot to see and discover!
Visit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in the southern Morocco
Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi to reach your desert camp
Spend the night at a Luxury Desert camp
Spend day around the desert to explore local life and about nomadic family
Explore Todra Gorges and Dades Gorges
Visit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbah
Explore the old Telouet Kasbah together with a local guide
Cross the fantastic Views of High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi N'Tichka
We start our journey early in the morning and head for the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop for a coffee in Ifran, also known as «Switzerland of Morocco» with its chalet like houses.
Middle Atlas Mountains
Pass by
From here we are heading south through several typical villages and you will have the opportunity to spot nomad families living in their tents along the road.
Midelt
1h
After our lunch in Midelt we continue our drive and enjoy panoramic views crossing the Tizi N' Talghoumt pass.
Erfoud
10m
In Erfoud, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the valley of the river Ziz lined with thousands of date palms.
Erg Chebbi
14h
Now we’re almost at the dunes! After arriving in Merzouga, you will experience a one hour camel ride to reach the desert camp while the sun sinks down behind the dunes. Enjoy your evening dining in a berber tent, look for shooting stars at the camp fire and sleep in nomad tent!
Day 2: Merzouga 4x4 Dunes Tour
Erg Chebbi
4h
Today will be devoted entirely to enjoy the desert. We'll cross the dunes with our 4x4, visit nomads for tea in their tents, explore an oasis and ride through the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Khamlia
1h
Visit the black people in the village of Khamlia and enjoy their music and dance. You have the opportunity to try their instruments and learn to play some desert music on your own!
Erg Chebbi
2h
Cross desert plateaus far away from the concrete road and visit a Berber family in their tent for lunch. You can explore how they live in their tents with their goats, sheep and working donkeys. Learn how to prepare a Berber Pizza on the fire and enjoy the meal at their home.
Erg Chebbi
1h
Afterwards, we catch a 4x4 gravel road to the lake of Merzouga (also named Lake Tamezguida), which appears seasonal from November to May when it is rainy season in the Middle Atlas. It is the best spot to observe desert birds and sometimes even Flamingos.
In Rissani we will have the opportunity to visit the local market with the «donkey parking» and have a look at some fossils outside the city.
Todra Gorge
45m
After lunch break, we will follow the road along the river to reach the gorges of Todra, where you can take a short but spectacular hike between the up to 300 m high rock walls.
Boumalne Dades
12h
Before arriving at our Riad for the night in the Dades valley, we head to Boumalne Dades where you can make some nice pictures of the special rock formations which look like monkey hands. Dinner and overnight at a riad in Dades.
Day 4: Dades Valley - Skoura Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait ben Haddou - Telouet - Marrakech
Skoura
3h
Today we will see a lot of different landscapes on our way to Marrakech. Admire the views of the Valley of a thousand Kasbahs and the famous Valley of Roses along the road.
Taourirt Kasbah
1h · Admission ticket not included
In the desert city Ouarzazate, also knows as «Hollywood of Morocco»,you can explore the acient Kasbah of Taourirt, which was built in the Glaoui dynasty.
Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
2h
A little outside of Ouarzazate lies Aït Ben Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot. This photogenic city is also listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Telouet Kasbah
1h · Admission ticket not included
We continue through beautiful mountain landscapes until we reach Telouet. This fortress was occupied by Thami el Glaoui before he was expelled by independence efforts. One section has unfortunately disintegrated into red sand, but you can still visit the beautiful rooms with mosaic tiles and wood carvings.
High Atlas Mountains
3h
Afterwards, we pass the High Atlas mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka pass with scenic views along the road and many opportunities to take photos.
12h
Evening arrival in Marrakech at your Riad or Hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please wait in the reception area of your accommodation.
Pick up at the airport Fes-Saiss (arrivals) also possible
Pick ups at AirBnB's/private residences not possible - in this case, your meeting point will be in front of the Hotel Bab Boujloud
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
