3 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Skoura - The Valley Of Roses - Dades Gorges

Stop At: Jemaa el-Fnaa, Marrakech Morocco
Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Skoura - The Valley Of Roses - Dades Gorges

After breakfast at your accommodation, our appointment will be at 7am to proceed to Ouarzazate. Our first stop will be at Tichka to take some memorable photos of the amazing scenery. Then we will visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a Palace of Pasha Glaoui, or the lord of the Atlas. UNESCO classifies this Kasbah as a World Heritage in 1987. The Kasbah was used as a backdrop for more than 20 films, including "Gladiator," "Indiana Jones" and "Lawrence of Arabia". Then we will take a walk to discover the Moroccan traditional architecture of the Kasbahs. On top of the hill, we will uncover the earth-coloured erections surrounded by high walls. They served as a palace of the Pasha where he used to host many of his 20th century V.I.P. friends such as George Orwell. Then, we will drive to the film studios and the Kasbah of Taourirte in Ouarzazate. After lunch, we will continue towards Skoura. Along the way, we will stop to take pictures in the palm groves then continue to the Rose Valley where we will visit the cooperative roses. Then we will drive to Dades Gorge. These gorges are located between the High Atlas and Jbel Saghro and considered as on the best sites of mountain climbers. Dades is a long river 200 km, half of which is located in mountainous areas. Along its course, four sets of grooves parades are repeated. Their depth ranges from 200 to 500 m. Overnight in the hotel in the gorges.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel or riad

Day 2: Dades Gorge - Todra Gorges - Tinjdad - Erfoud - Merzouga

Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
After breakfast at the hotel, we will cross the valley of Dades via the impressive rocks known as “monkey toes”. Leaving the Dades Valley to Tinrghir and Todra valley, we will see a panoramic view of the old Berber villages of mud on the valley. Once arrived at the throats of the cliff we will have a walk under the 300m high red rock face. Many climbers come to practice their favourite sport. Then we will continue to Erfoud and Rissani where we will have lunch before arriving in Merzouga. Our kind camel man will welcome us with a glass of mint tea and a scarf trick to protect ourselves from the hot sun of the desert. Then he will lead us to the mysterious sea of sand of Erg Chebbi. His friend camels will carry us on their back following their blue human friend. This night will be mesmerising. As in nomad’s millennial heritage, the evening is dedicated to storytelling along with mystic dances following Berber sensations and rhythms. We will enjoy the sound of silence during the night under the Milky Way, the Pole Stars the shooting stars. Dinner and overnight at camp in the desert
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel or riad

Day 3: Merzouga – Errachidia – Ziz Valley – Fes.

Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Merzouga – Errachidia – Ziz Valley – Fes.

We will wake up early to enjoy a clear sky displaying the breath taking colours of a magnificent sunrise on the golden dunes then take a camel ride back to the hotel. After freshening up and breakfast, we will leave for Fes. Stopping at Azrou, we will have a close look at the Barbarian apes. During this day-trip, we will get a glimpse on the lakes, high cedar forests and the white peaks of the Atlas Mountains We will continue via the 'Switzerland of Morocco' to arrive early evening in Fes.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.