Itinerary

1. Day 1: Fes to Ifrane to Midelt to Ziz Gorges to Errachidia to Merzouga Desert

   • Get picked up at 8 am and leave Fes travelling towards Ifrane, a beautiful mountains village, referred to as the Switzerland of Morocco and then, on to Midelt.

   • Experience glimpses of the Middle Atlas and Higher Atlas mountains, stopping at Azrou, a Berber village in the middle of the famous cedar forest.

   •  Continue to Midelt along the magnificent hills and mountains of the Atlas.

   • After reaching Midelt, head through the fascinating Tizi Ntalghamt pass and the Ziz Gorges, taking in views of the High Atlas plateau.

   • Notice how the scenery changes to reveal hints of the desert, as you approach the city of Errachidia, where you'll stop for lunch and enjoy the Berber hospitality.

   • Afterwards, travel along the luxuriant Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views along the way to Erfoud.

   • Arrive at  Merzouga in the afternoon. You’ll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before your camel ride, guided by an experienced camel man, to explore within the golden sand sea of Merzouga.

   • Head for dinner that is laid in front of your tent.

2. Day 2: Merzouga to Rissani to Erfoud to Todra Gorges to Dades Valley

   • Wake up early for the most spectacular sunrise you´ve ever seen, at the top of a high dune.

   • Return to Merzouga on the camels, where a heartwarming breakfast is waiting for you. Leave the desert as you head to Rissani, where you`ll visit the marketplace (market days: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday).

   • Then, continue to Erfoud, where we can visit the manufacturers of fossilized marble before starting on your way to Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves.

   • An hour later, you´ll reach one of the best places of the High Atlas, the Todra Gorges. The course of the river has carved out a cliff-sided canyon, making it a very popular option among climbers.

   • Head for lunch in this wonderful place and then take a short walk through the gorges to appreciate the beauty of the landscape.

   • In the afternoon, continue to the Dadès valley, also known as the figs valley. Going through Boumalne Dadés, stop at the “Monkey Feet” mountains.

   Dinner and overnight at the Dadès gorges.

3. Day 3: Dades Valley to Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou to High Atlas to Marrakech

   • After breakfast, enjoy the best views of the Dadès valley from one strategic lookout in the mountains. Then, continue by a road, heading towards the 1000 Kasbahs.

   • Pass through The Roses Valley and Skoura palm grove to get to Ouarzazate.

   • Visit the Kasbah of Taourirt, the old residence of the Glaoui or Marrakech pasha, and if you are interested, head for the cinema studios.

   • Half hour driving from Ouarzazate, top at ksar (fortified village) of Ait Ben Haddou.

   • Visit the famous Kasbah, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO and also familiar amongst all for the famous films that have been shot on this spectacular stage.

   • Revisit Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile and Games of Thrones as you walk through the corridors of this Kasbah.

   • Head for lunch and continue your journey to Marrakech, through the Atlas mountain by Tizi N'tichka pass, with stops to take pictures.

   • You'll reach Marrakech by about 6 pm and head towards your hotel.