3-Days Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech

Overview:

From Fez to Marrakech Desert Itinerary is a great way to discover the best south of Morocco. It will allow us to cross the south of the kingdom of Morocco, to cross the Middle Atlas, and to contemplate the forests of cedars and monkeys (Barbay monkeys), and also to take advantage of the gorge and the valley of the Ziz. A camel ride in the dunes of the Erg Chebbi with a local desert guide) To watch the sunset and sunrise the next morning, dine under the stars and listen to drum music and spend a night In a nomad tented camp. We will also see the Gorges of Todra, Valley of the roses, Visit the kasbah of Ait benhaddou and finally cross the high mountains of the Atlas to reach Marrakech.

Day 1: Fes - Ifrane – Azrou - Midelt - Ziz Valley - Erg Chebbi Dunes:

Departure from your hotel in Fez very precious and departure for the south of Morocco. You will have a stop in Ifrane, known as switezland of Morocco to enjoy its beauty and have a memoriable photos. After that you will head to Azrou to see the monkies in the cedar forest. Continue to Midelt for a lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon, we cross the TIZI N TALGHAMT pass to reach Errachidia while admiring the views of the gorges of Ziz. Later, you will have a stop for a panoramic view over the valley of Ziz. Continue to Erg Chebbi Dunes passing through Aoufous and Erfoud (the last one is famous with fossils and dates) where you can visit a local fossil craft workshop. After that you will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, these dunes are also called Merzouga Dunes. Arrive at the hotel and get ready for a camel trek for an hour and a half to enjoy the sunset. While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to camp for one night in the traditional nomad tent. Dinner and night in a bivouac in the middle of the dunes.

Day 2: Erg Chebbi Dune-Erfoud-Tinejdad-Todra Gorges-Boumalne Du Dades-Kelaa M’gouna:

Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise on the top of the dune in the Sahara desert and then have our breakfast. After these beautiful moments, we will climb onto the camel to return to the hotel where we can take a shower. We leave for Tineghir through Erfoud and Tinejdad. Take a break for lunch. In the afternoon, we will continue to the gorges of Todra via Tineghir. Stopping along the way for photos and admiring the views. Arrival at Todra Gorges to enjoy its wonderful views of the Canyons while hiking on foot. Later, we drive to Boumalne du Dades or Kalaa M'gouna and we stop for a panoramic view of the Dades valley. Finally it is the dinner and night at the hotel.

Day 3: Boumalne Du Dades-Kelaa M’gouna-Ouarzazate-Ait Benhaddou-Tizi N’tichka Pass-Marrakech

This morning after breakfast at the hotel, we leave to Ouarzazate via Skoura. Stop for a panoramic view of the Taourirt kasbah and make another photo stop near the Atlas Film Studios. After that, we will visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant in the village. In the afternoon we will go to Marrakech on the mountains of the High Atlas passing by the pass Tizi N'tichka (2260 m altitude). Finally we deposit in Marrakech.