Itinerary

1. Day 1: Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou to Dades Gorge

   • Start from Marrakech and drive to Ouarzazate through the dramatic Tizi ‘n’ Tichka pass (2260m).

   • Pass over the High Atlas Mountains, appreciating the beauty of the landscape on the twisted roads through the Berber villages.

   • Arrive at the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco, now a UNESCO historical site. The Kasbah houses many of the Glaoui family members.

   • Have lunch by the Kasbah before continuing to Dades Gorge via Ouarzazate, “the Hollywood of Africa”, along the “Road of the thousand Kasbahs”. Don't forget to keep a lookout for the fascinating “sandcastles”.

   • Stop at Kalaat Mgouna, “the rose’s city” known for roses and its annual festival during the roses harvest in May. 

   • Continue to your hotel in the heart of the Dades Gorge.

   Overnight in our Hotel/Riad.

2. Day 2: Dades Gorge to Todra Gorge to Merzouga

   • Drive back through the valley to see the amazing rock formation known as “the monkey toes” and the still-standing 19th century Kasbah of Ait Yul. 

   • Leave the Dades valley towards Tinghir and the Todra valley, as you see the panoramic views of the old mud Berber villages overlooking the valley.

   • Arrive at the Gorge and take up the opportunity to walk under the 300m high red cliff, where many rock-climbers come to enjoy their preferred sport.

   • Continue to Erfoud and Rissani, where you will lunch before heading onto the village of Merzouga, where your camel will be awaiting you.

   • Be welcomed with a glass of mint tea and a turban (desert scarf) before you mount your camel, guided by an experienced camel guide, to explore within the mysterious sand-sea of the Erg Chebbi.

   Spend your first night under the stars, or if you prefer, in a traditional Berber nomad tent.

3. Day 3: Merzouga to Ziz valley to Ifrane to Fes

   • Wake up early in the morning to watch what well may be the best sunrise of your life.

   • Camel-trek back to your Riad appreciating the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses.

   • Travel to Fes via Errachidia along the magnificent Ziz Gorges carved through volcanic rock.

   • Pass to Midelt through Tizi Ntalghamt, stopping in Zaida to enjoy a barbecue and refresh with a glass of mint tea.

   • Continue to Azrou, a Berber village in the Middle Atlas Mountains, where you'll stop to see the Barbarian apes in the cedar forest.

   • Head on to Ifrane, “the French village”, stopping for a picture or a drink before arriving at your accommodation in Fes, where the tour ends.