Desert and Imperial Wonders5 days from Fez

Day by day

1. Day 01

   Fez – Ifrane – Monkey Forest in Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

   In the morning, you will be picked up and head south towards Morocco via Ifrane, stopping in Azrou to visit the cedar forest and see the Atlas monkeys.

   We will continue through the Middle Atlas mountains via the Tizi-N-Talghoumlt pass at an altitude of 2600 meters. Lunch will be in Midelt, followed by arrival at the Ziz Valley, Tafilalet Oasis with a large number of date palms.

   In the afternoon, we will arrive in Merzouga “Erg Chebbi “. Arrival in the desert.

   Dinner and accommodation in the riad.

2. Day 02

   Merzouga – Khamlia – Erg Chebbi

   After breakfast, we will set off on an excursion into the desert, starting with the village of Khamlia, following the tracks used in the “Paris-Dakar Rally” and visiting desert nomads with whom we will have tea.

   We will visit the village of “the blacks,” so-called due to the slave trade that brought people from Sudan. After lunch, we will switch from the 4×4 vehicle to animal traction.

   The dromedaries will take us into the desert dunes to witness an unforgettable sunset.

   Tonight will be special; we will sleep in tents (jaimas) among the dunes, just like the Berbers do. To end the day, we will have another wonderful experience.

   We will enjoy a Berber dinner, music, and a starry sky like you’ve never seen before.

   Dinner and accommodation in an unforgettable jaima.

3. Day 03

   Erg Chebbi – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges

   We will wake up early to witness the beautiful spectacle of the sunrise over a sea of sand.

   We will ride camels back to the hotel to refresh with a shower and enjoy a hearty breakfast.

   Then, we will head towards Rissani, the first imperial city of Morocco, to visit its legendary market.

   Afterwards, we will continue towards Tazzarine, passing through Alnif.

   We will visit the marvelous Todra Gorges where we will have dinner and spend the night.

4. Day 04

   Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – Ouarzazate

   After breakfast, we will head towards the Dades Valley, passing through several interesting places such as the village of Boumalne, the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, the Valley of Roses, and the Skoura palm grove.

   We will then continue to Ouarzazate, where we will visit the impressive Kasbah of Taourirt.

   We will spend the night in a hotel or riad.

5. Day 05

   Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

   In Ouarzazate, if you are a cinema enthusiast, you can visit the film studios where many famous Hollywood movies have been filmed.

   Afterwards, we will detour to visit the renowned Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

   You will have free time to stroll through the kasbah and climb to its top to enjoy the views.

   Then, we will cross the majestic Atlas Mountains with their beautiful landscapes.

   We will arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon.

   Transfer to your hotel or the airport.