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From the Red Heart to the Berber Kingdom

This 3-day itinerary takes you from Marrakech to Fez, crossing some of the most fascinating landscapes of southern Morocco: mountains, flower-filled valleys, spectacular canyons and the Sahara Desert, before reaching the forests of the Middle Atlas and the historic imperial city of Fez. A complete journey through natural landscapes, Berber culture and traditional architecture.

DAY 1


Marrakech – Ait-Ben-Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dadès Valley

Departure from Marrakech after breakfast, crossing the High Atlas Mountains to the scenic Tizi n’Tichka, the highest road pass in the country at 2,260 metres. Surrounded by spectacular landscapes, you will reach the majestic Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous filming location. After a short visit, the journey continues towards Ouarzazate, historically a French military outpost and today known for the Atlas Film Studios, where films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator were shot. The journey continues through the Valley of Roses, renowned for the cultivation of the Damask rose and the traditional production of rose essences. Finally, you will arrive in the Dadès Valley, where you will visit the spectacular Dadès Gorges, a red-rock canyon with extraordinary formations.

Dinner and overnight stay in a riad.

DAY 2

Dadès Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast, departure to discover the Todra Gorges, towering rock walls that form one of Morocco’s most impressive canyons, popular with climbers and travellers. The journey continues towards Erfoud, a town known as the fossil capital, thanks to the numerous deposits of shells, ammonites and prehistoric stones found in the area. In the afternoon, you will reach Merzouga, at the gateway to the Erg Chebbi Desert. At sunset, the camel ride through the dunes begins, taking you to a Berber desert camp in the heart of the Sahara. Here, you will enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars and live traditional Berber music, with drums and songs around the campfire.

Dinner and overnight stay in a luxury desert camp.

DAY 3

Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Ifrane – Fez

The day begins early with the spectacular sunrise over the dunes, a magical moment in the silence of the desert. After breakfast at the camp, you will return to Merzouga by camel and depart north. The journey takes you through the scenic Ziz Valley, dotted with palm groves and kasbahs, before continuing towards the Middle Atlas Mountains. You will reach the town of Ifrane, nicknamed the “Little Switzerland of Morocco” for its European-style architecture and alpine setting at an altitude of over 1,700 metres. A short stop in Azrou, in the cedar forest inhabited by Barbary macaques, which roam freely among the trees. Arrival in Fez in the late afternoon, one of Morocco’s oldest imperial cities.

•⁠ ⁠airport transfers (arrival and departure)
•⁠ ⁠pick-up from your hotel or riad
•⁠ ⁠Toyota Prado Land Cruiser / Mitsubishi 4×4 / minivan / minibus with air conditioning
•⁠ ⁠driver speaking Italian / French / English / Spanish
•⁠ ⁠fuel, tolls, and associated taxes
•⁠ ⁠overnight stays and breakfasts in traditional riads
•⁠ ⁠half board treatment as specified in the itinerary
•⁠ ⁠camel trekking experience
•⁠ ⁠4×4 desert excursion by jeep
•⁠ ⁠sandboarding experience on the desert dunes

•⁠ ⁠flights
•⁠ ⁠lunches
•⁠ ⁠drinks
•⁠ ⁠tips (always appreciated)
•⁠ ⁠entrance fees to museums, monuments, parks, and archaeological sites
•⁠ ⁠optional travel insurance (recommended)
•⁠ ⁠anything not expressly mentioned in the “Included” section

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