MARRAKECH ⇢ HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS ⇢ AIT BEN HADDOU KASBAH ⇢ OUARZAZATE ⇢ DADES GORGE
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Marrakech
Our 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes begins in the morning. We leave Marrakech and drive through the High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate.
Duration: 45 minutes
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High Atlas Mountains
Along the way, we'll make some stops to enjoy the beautiful sights of the mountains and see traditional Berber villages.
Duration: 15 minutes
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Ait Ben Haddou
When we reach Ait Ben Haddou village, we'll explore the most famous Kasbah in Morocco. This Kasbah is a great example of Moroccan architecture and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has also been featured in popular movies and TV shows like Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Babel, and Game of Thrones.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Ouarzazate
After exploring the Kasbah with our guide, we'll drive to Ouarzazate. This city is known as a gateway to the Sahara Desert and is often referred to as the Hollywood of Africa. We'll stop at Atlas Studio, the largest film studio in the world, to take some pictures from outside. Then, we'll continue our journey through the valley of roses.
Duration: 15 minutes
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Dades Gorges
If we have enough time, we'll drive to see the unique rock formations known as monkey toes and the famous zig-zag road in the Dades Gorges before reaching your hotel. If not, we can visit both places the next morning.
Duration: 14 hours
DADES GORGE ⇢ TODRA GORGE ⇢ MERZOUGA DESERT
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Dades Gorges
After a delicious breakfast at our lovely hotel, we'll drive to Todra Gorge through Tinghir and along the Todra Valley, which is filled with palm trees.
Duration: 15 minutes
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We'll take a walk through the stunning Todra Canyon before continuing our drive to Merzouga.
Duration: 15 minutes
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Merzouga
In the afternoon, we'll arrive in the town of Merzouga. There, our camels will be ready to take us on an authentic camel ride across Erg Chebbi Dunes to our luxurious camp. We'll make a stop on a tall dune to witness a breathtaking sunset. Once the sun has set, we'll continue trekking to the camp.
The camp staff will welcome you with a cup of tea and show you to your private tent. You can relax and perhaps take a shower before dinner. After a delicious meal, you'll have the pleasure of experiencing an evening of Berber music and drumming around a campfire. Our crew will even teach you how to play the drums.
Duration: 14 hours
MERZOUGA DESERT ⇢ ZIZ VALLEY ⇢ MIDDLE ATLAS MOUNTAINS ⇢ IFRANE ⇢ FES
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Merzouga
It's highly recommended to wake up early today to witness a calm and beautiful sunrise. After enjoying a tasty breakfast at the camp, we'll leave the camp and head to the town of Merzouga using 4x4 vehicles. Alternatively, you can choose to return on camels again.
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We'll begin our journey to Fes by driving through the Ziz Valley, where we'll make a quick stop to admire the charming oasis.
Duration: 15 minutes
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Azrou Cedar Forest
Then, we'll continue driving towards Fez, passing through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the city of Ifrane. Along the way, we'll make some stops. We'll also take a break near Ifrane in a cedar forest by the roadside to see if we can spot some Barbary apes!
Duration: 15 minutes
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Ifrane
Our last break will be in Ifrane, which is known as the Switzerland of Morocco.
Duration: 15 minutes
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Fez
Your 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes will come to an end as we drop you off at the nearest accessible location by car to your Riad.
Duration: 0 minutes
