Overview
- Duration:3 days 2 nights
- Travelers:30 guests
- Tour Type:Tour
- Language:English, French, German, Italian
Highlights
- Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass
- Explore the iconic Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Discover the dramatic Todra Gorge and the scenic Dades Valley
- Ride camels across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset
- Spend an unforgettable night in a luxury Sahara desert camp
- Journey through the Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas Mountains
- Visit cedar forests and alpine towns near Azrou and Ifrane
Includes/Excludes
- Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation: 1 night in a hotel or Riad, 1 night in a luxury desert camp
- Camel ride in the Sahara dunes
- Private rooms/tents with en-suite bathrooms
- 2 Dinners & 2 Breakfasts
- Guided visit to Ait Ben Haddou
- Lunches & beverages
- Monument entrance fees (unless specified)
- Personal expenses & tips
- Travel insurance
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
Depart Marrakech in the morning and drive through the stunning High Atlas Mountains, crossing the famous Tizi-n-Tichka Pass with panoramic views of valleys and Berber villages.
Stop at Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s most famous ksar and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its earthen architecture and appearances in films such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Enjoy a guided walk through its ancient alleys.
Continue through the Valley of Roses and Skoura’s palm groves before arriving in the Dades Valley, renowned for its dramatic rock formations and peaceful scenery. Check into your hotel and enjoy dinner surrounded by nature.
- Meals Included: Dinner
- Accommodation: Hotel or Riad in Dades Valley
- Transportation: Private Vehicle
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
After breakfast, head toward the impressive Todra Gorge, where sheer red cliffs rise dramatically above a crystal-clear river. Take time to explore the gorge and enjoy lunch nearby.
Continue through desert landscapes to Erfoud, famous for fossils and date palms, before reaching Merzouga at the edge of the Sahara.
In the late afternoon, mount your camel and trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes, watching the sands turn golden at sunset. Arrive at your luxury desert camp for a traditional dinner, Berber music, and a night under a sky full of stars.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
- Camel Ride at Sunset
- Accommodation: Luxury Desert Camp
Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes
Wake early to witness a magical Sahara sunrise. After breakfast, return by camel or 4x4 and begin your journey north.
Travel through the lush Ziz Valley, stopping for panoramic views, then continue to Midelt for a break surrounded by mountain landscapes. Pass through Azrou’s cedar forests, home to Barbary macaques, before stopping in Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco.”
Arrive in Fes in the late afternoon, where your desert adventure comes to a close.
- Meals Included: Breakfast
- Transportation: Private Vehicle