Day 1: Marrakech - Tizi n’Tichka - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Rose Valley - Tinghir

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Start your day early with a pickup from your Marrakech hotel or the nearest meeting point. Travel east through charming villages to reach the High Atlas Mountains.

As you journey through the mountains, take occasional breaks for scenic photos, to stretch your legs, and enjoy a quick coffee. After traversing the renowned Tizi Ntichka pass, pause at the Berber fortified village, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.

Explore the filming sites of Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and Kingdom of Heaven during a 2.5-hour tour of this renowned UNESCO site with a local guide (guide fees not included).

Savor a delightful lunch before proceeding to Tinghir, passing through Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, Klaa Mgouna, and Dades. Arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon. Unwind with dinner in Tinghir before retiring for the night.

Day 2: Tenghir - Todra Gorges - Tinjdad - Erfoud - Merzouga Dunes

Merzouga Desert - After breakfast, set off for the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Travel through numerous Berber villages along the way, including Todra Gorges, Tenghir, Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud.

Relax in Merzouga, then prepare a small overnight bag for your camel trek across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Arrive at a traditional Berber camp, leave the camels, and walk to the highest dunes to witness the sunset.

Spend the night in Berber nomad tents under the stars, enjoying drum music in the heart of the Sahara.

Day 3: Sunrise Camel Trek - Errachidia - Midelt - Atlas Mountains - Ifran - Fes

Fes - Rise early to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the desert. Enjoy breakfast before returning to Merzouga on your camel. Once there, begin your drive to Fes, crossing the Ziz Valley through Errachidia.

Around midday, stop in Midelt to purchase lunch. Continue to Fes via Ifran Imouzzar, known for its Cedar Forests and Berber towns, which are popular winter ski resorts for Moroccans. Your driver may spot some Barbary apes along the way, providing a great photo opportunity.

Arrive in Fes late in the afternoon and conclude your tour with a drop-off at your accommodation.

• Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Dinner included
• Breakfast included
• Overnight stay in a private tent at camp
• One night in a private room at a hotel or Riad

• Lunches and drinks
• Optoinal guide at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (€2)

Embark on a three-day, two-night journey across Morocco’s striking Atlas mountains and vast Sahara deserts on this adventure from Marrakesh to Fes. Your expedition will take you through the Atlas ranges, to the UNESCO-protected Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou, Ouarzazate, and Dades Valley. Other destinations include Tinghir, Toudra oasis, Todgha Gorge canyon, and an exhilarating camel expedition into the Sahara Desert, where your night will be spent in an authentic Bedouin camp.

*Highlights of Marrakech to Fez via Merzouga Desert - a 3-Day Sahara Tour

• Traverse the impressive Tizi N Tichka Pass, North Africa’s highest road
• Discover the captivating history of Aït Benhaddou at its renowned Kasbah
• Experience the breathtaking landscape of Todra canyons’ tall walls, lush palm oasis, and the famous rose
• Explore the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and enjoy a night under nomadic shelters
• Journey to Fes through the Middle Atlas Mountains, with picturesque views of its cedar forests and Ziz

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.