An ideal tour for those who want to travel across Morocco from north to south, from Fez to Marrakech, passing through the dunes of Merzouga, the Atlas valleys and the most beautiful kasbahs of southern Morocco. Four unforgettable days to discover the magic of the desert, traditional markets and the iconic landscapes of cinematic Morocco.
DAY 1
Departure from Fez after breakfast, heading south. The first stop is , the “Little Switzerland of Morocco”, a unique mountain town known for its European-style architecture and wide tree-lined avenues. The journey continues to Azrou, where you can observe the Barbary macaques roaming freely in the cedar forests. You will then cross the scenic Ziz Valley, a natural corridor dotted with palm oases and traditional red-earth villages. Arrival in Merzouga in the afternoon, the gateway to the desert. Shortly before sunset, departure by camel to reach the Berber desert camp in the heart of the Sahara. After a traditional dinner under the stars, the evening continues with live Berber music.
Dinner and overnight stay in a luxury desert camp.
DAY 2
Wake up at dawn to admire the sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast at the desert camp and departure by 4×4 to explore the dunes of Erg Chebbi, among the highest in Morocco. Visit to nomadic families and a stop at the village of Khamlia, home to descendants of ancient populations from Mali and Senegal, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a Gnawa music performance. The journey continues to the Mifiss mines before returning to Merzouga in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight stay in a riad.
DAY 3
After breakfast, departure from Merzouga towards Rissani, where you will have the opportunity to visit its famous and lively market. After a short stop, the journey continues towards Erfoud, located at the gateway to the desert and also known as the city of fossils due to the abundance of fossil stones found in the area. The journey then continues towards the Todra Gorges, before arriving in the Dadès Valley in the evening.
Dinner and overnight stay in a riad.
DAY 4
After breakfast, departure through the Dadès Valley, crossing the Valley of Roses, famous for the cultivation of the Damask rose, from which essence is extracted for the production of many cosmetics. You will visit the Dadès Gorges. The journey will then continue towards Ouarzazate, which expanded in the 1920s under the French as a military and administrative centre. Near the town are the Atlas Film Corporation Studios, known as the Hollywood of Morocco, where numerous films set in the desert have been and continue to be filmed. The journey then continues north towards Marrakech, passing through the Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route continues across the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka, the highest road pass in the country. Mountain landscapes, deep gorges and Berber villages accompany the journey until arrival in Marrakech in the evening.
• 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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