Highlights

• Scenic drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the alpine town of Ifrane

• Walk among ancient cedar forests in Azrou and see wild Barbary macaques

• Journey through the Ziz Valley, dotted with palm groves and mudbrick kasbahs

• Sunset camel trek across the towering dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga

• Overnight in a luxury desert camp with traditional dinner and Berber music

• Explore the dramatic Todra Gorges, famous for its sheer canyon walls

• Drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and through the Rose Valley

• Visit the Skoura Oasis and the historic Kasbah Amridil

• Guided visit to the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas to Marrakech

What's Included

• Private transport in an air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan

• Hotel or riad pick-up in Fes and drop-off in Marrakech

• English-speaking driver/guide throughout the journey

• One night in a hotel or riad near the Todra Gorges

• One night in a luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi (private tent with en-suite)

• One night in a charming guesthouse in the Dades Valley

• Sunset and sunrise camel rides in the Sahara dunes

• Daily breakfast and dinner included at all accommodations

• Berber music and campfire experience at the desert camp

• Bottled water and traditional Moroccan tea at the camp

• Scenic stops, cultural visits, and photo opportunities along the way

Not Included

• Lunches

• Local guides

• Entrance fees

• Tips

Itinerary

Day 1: Fes to Merzouga

Depart Fes in the morning and travel south through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains. Pass through the Swiss-like town of Ifrane and stop to see the cedar forests and wild Barbary macaques in Azrou. Continue to Midelt for lunch, then journey through the dramatic Ziz Valley, known for its palm groves and kasbahs. Arrive in Merzouga by late afternoon. Take a sunset camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes and settle into your luxury desert camp. Enjoy a traditional dinner, Berber drumming, and stargazing by the campfire.

Day 2: Merzouga to Dades Valley

Wake early for a sunrise camel ride, followed by breakfast in camp. Depart toward Rissani, a historic desert town with a bustling souk. Stop in Erfoud to visit a fossil workshop, then continue to the spectacular Todra Gorges. Enjoy time to walk beneath the towering cliffs before heading through the Dades Valley. Overnight in a charming guesthouse or hotel overlooking the valley.

Day 3: Dades Valley to Ouarzazate

After breakfast, explore the winding roads and unusual rock formations of the Dades Valley. Travel along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through the scenic Rose Valley. Continue to the Skoura Oasis, known for its palm groves and kasbahs, and visit the historic Kasbah Amridil. Arrive in Ouarzazate, where you can visit Kasbah Taourirt or the famous Atlas Film Studios. Overnight in a comfortable riad or hotel.

Day 4: Ouarzazate to Marrakech

Begin the day with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s most iconic ksar featured in numerous films. After exploring the ancient village, travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, stopping at scenic viewpoints along the way. Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon or early evening.