Day 1: Marrakech to Dades

The tour starts with a drive from Marrakech towards Dades, crossing the High Atlas Mountains with stunning views along the way. You’ll stop at the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a fortified city that has served as a backdrop for many films, and explore the Valley of the Roses, known for its fragrant rose fields. You’ll also pass through Skoura and visit its picturesque Kasbah Amridil. At the end of the day, you’ll arrive at Dades, where you’ll spend the night.

Day 2: Dades to Merzouga

After breakfast, you’ll continue your journey to Merzouga, passing through the dramatic Todra Gorge, a canyon with vertical cliffs that reach up to 300 meters in height. You’ll also visit the oasis of Erfoud, famous for its fossils and the Rissani market, where you can explore traditional souks and see how locals live. You’ll arrive in Merzouga in the late afternoon, where you’ll experience a camel trek across the dunes to watch the sunset before retiring to a desert camp for the night.

Day 3: Merzouga desert tour

On the third day, you’ll spend the day exploring the Sahara Desert. You can choose to take a guided tour to explore the nomadic lifestyle and learn more about Berber traditions. You’ll also visit the village of Khamlia, famous for its Gnawa music, and the oasis of Tissardmine, where you can see beautiful palm groves and stunning views of the desert landscape. In the evening, you’ll return to your desert camp for another magical night under the stars.

Day 4: Merzouga to Fes

On the final day of the tour, you’ll leave Merzouga and head to Fes, driving through the Ziz Valley, with its stunning views of the mountains and the oasis. You’ll pass through Midelt, a small town nestled in the heart of the Middle Atlas Mountains, and continue to Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” due to its alpine architecture and cool climate. You’ll finally arrive in Fes in the late afternoon, where the tour concludes.