4-Day Itinerary from Fez to Marrakech

Day 1 – Fes – Ifrane “Moroccan Switzerland” – Cedar forests and monkeys of Azrou – Middle Atlas Mountains – Midelt – Errachidia – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

In the morning, meeting with the escort guide at your accommodation in Fes at 8:00 AM.

We will begin the journey to the desert, traveling through the university city of Ifrane, better known as the “Moroccan Switzerland” and one of the favorite cities of the King of Morocco, the cedar forest and monkeys of Azrou, and the landscapes of the Atlas until reaching the Ziz Valley, an extensive palm grove.

We will arrive in Merzouga at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Traditional welcome dinner in the desert.

Day 2 – Merzouga – Tour around the dunes in 4×4 – Visit to Berber nomadic families – Fossils and mines area – Khamlia (including traditional Gnaoua music demonstration) – Camel excursion – Magical night in a Berber camp (khaimas)

Today we will have the entire day to travel through and discover the lifestyle and culture of the desert.

After breakfast, departure in the 4×4 vehicle to circle the dunes, visit the Berber nomadic families living in the area and share a tea with them, head out to the mines and fossil area to learn about the natural resources of the desert, and witness a traditional Gnaoua music demonstration by the Bambaras group of Khamlia. In the mid-afternoon, a camel excursion is taken to reach the camp while enjoying a sunset that will probably be stored in your memory as one of the best natural spectacles you have ever witnessed.

Traditional Berber dinner at the camp to the rhythm of drums under the moon and stars, surrounded by dunes and accompanied by a campfire.
This will undoubtedly be a magical night!

Day 3 – Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

We will say goodbye to the dunes and head toward Erfoud, from where we will start our route toward Tinghir and Todra. We will make a stop to visit its gorges perched at an altitude of 1,350 meters and surrounded by a palm grove, until reaching the town of Boumalne, where the other gorges known as Dades are formed.

A beautiful journey through valleys, Berber villages, kasbahs, and a landscape of rich contrasts between palm trees and vegetation.

Tonight we will stay surrounded by mountains and valleys.

Day 4 – Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Skoura Palm Grove – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Tichka Pass (2260m) – Marrakech – Transfer to hotel/riad

After breakfast, and once past the Roses Valley and the city of Ouarzazate (situated on a large plateau), we will head in to visit one of the best-preserved ksurs—if not the best—in Morocco: Ait Ben Haddou, a fortress village built out of adobe, the setting for a multitude of movies, and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Continuation of the route through the High Atlas Mountains, traveling through the Tichka Pass (2,260 m) surrounded by impressive peaks.

Arrival in Marrakech and transfer to your hotel or Riad.

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We wish you a happy return home, and see you again soon in Morocco, Inshallah