Desert tour from Fes to Marrakech

Morning departure from Fes heading south. Stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco”, and in the cedar forests to see the wild monkeys. Continue to Midelt, the apple capital, with a lunch stop. On through the Tizi-n-Talghemt pass and the Ziz Valley, famous for its oases and palm groves, past traditional ksars and Berber villages. Arrival in Merzouga, at the foot of the Sahara dunes.

After breakfast, visit the village of Khamlia for live Gnawa music. Tour of the dunes, visits to Berber nomad families and a break for traditional tea. In the afternoon, camel ride across the dunes to watch the sunset. Arrival at the Berber camp in the heart of the desert. Typical dinner, drum music and a night in comfortable tents under a unique starry sky.

Desert sunrise (optional). After breakfast, camel ride back to Merzouga. Drive to Rissani and Erfoud, known for its fossils and fossil marble. Continue to the Todra Gorge, ideal for walking and enjoying the scenery. After lunch, cross the Dades Valley and the Valley of Roses (Kelaat M’Gouna), then follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and the Skoura palm grove to Ouarzazate.

After breakfast, visit the famous Aït Ben Haddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and filming location for movies such as Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. Lunch and continue to Marrakech across the High Atlas over the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass. Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon. End of our services.