Southern Morocco In 5 Days
Southern Morocco In 5 Days
Discover the magic of southern Morocco on a 5-day journey full of adventure, unique landscapes, and Berber culture. Departing from the imperial city of Fez, this tour will take you through the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara Desert, spectacular valleys, and ancient kasbahs, ending in the city that never sleeps: Marrakech.
The journey begins by crossing the Middle Atlas, with stops in Ifrane and Azrou, until reaching Merzouga, where you’ll enjoy an unforgettable experience in the Erg Chebbi dunes: a camel ride at sunset and a night under the stars in a traditional desert camp.
After the desert, you’ll continue along the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs, exploring fascinating landscapes such as the Dades Valley, the Todra Gorges, and the famous Skoura Oasis. You’ll also visit the legendary Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the setting for many movies and TV shows.
The trip culminates with the crossing of the High Atlas through the Tizi n’Tichka pass, arriving in Marrakech, where the bustling Jemaa el-Fna square and the richness of its medina will welcome you.
A balanced adventure of nature, culture, and authenticity, ideal for those who want to experience the best of southern Morocco in a short time.
On the first day of our Southern Morocco Tour, we depart from Fez toward the Todra Gorges, passing through Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco”, and the cedar forests of Azrou, where wild monkeys live — a perfect opportunity to take some amazing photos 📸.
We’ll have lunch in the small Berber town of Zaida, then continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains, enjoying scenic landscapes as we pass Midelt and reach the small town of Rich.
From there, the journey continues through the remote and picturesque Emilchil region before arriving at the dramatic Todra Gorges, where we’ll spend the night. 🌙
After breakfast, we depart from the Todra Gorges and travel toward Merzouga, with several Berber villages along the way. We’ll pass through Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud, the gateway to the Tafilalet oasis 🌴.
We then continue to Merzouga, the heart of the Sahara Desert, where your Southern Morocco desert experience begins. Overnight in Merzouga at your selected accommodation.
After breakfast, we explore the Erg Chebbi dunes and surrounding villages. We’ll visit a Berber family and enjoy a live Gnawa music performance, a soulful rhythm originating from Mali and Sudan 🥁.
We’ll explore abandoned mines, visit nomadic Berber families, and discover a beautiful palm oasis in the desert.
In the afternoon, we meet our camels and embark on a sunset camel trek across the golden dunes 🐪. You’ll arrive at your luxury desert camp, enjoy a delicious Moroccan dinner, traditional drum music, and a magical night under the starlit sky ✨.
Wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the dunes 🌅. After breakfast, we ride back to Merzouga by camel and continue our journey toward Midelt.
We stop at Rissani’s traditional market, where you can find local crafts and Moroccan products. Then, we continue through the Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas Mountains before arriving in Midelt for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, we head back toward Fez, passing again through the cedar forests of Azrou, home to playful wild monkeys 🐒.
We continue to Ifrane, a charming Alpine-style town, and arrive in Fez in the afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable Southern Morocco Tour. 🌍
