Marrakech – High Atlas Mountain – Telouet – Ounila Valley – Ait Ben Haddou

Tizi n Tichka - The Private Tour begins at 9 am from the accommodation Riad/Hotel in Marrakech. The journey traverses the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass at 2260m/7500ft, the highest road pass in Africa. Enjoy panoramic views of Berber villages and stunning landscapes. A break is taken for photos.

Telouet Kasbah - The tour continues through the Ounila Valley to reach the Kasbah of Telouet, once the seat of the influential Glaoui family who controlled the region. They were granted political power in southern Morocco by King Moulay Hassan. After visiting, lunch is enjoyed in Telouet village.

Ounila Valley - The journey proceeds through the picturesque Ounila Valley, a former caravan route from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.

Ait Ben Haddou - Arrival at the renowned Ksar Ait Benhaddou, built in the 11th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Films such as Lawrence of Arabia, The Jewel of the Nile, Gladiator, and Alexander were shot here. Overnight stay at a nearby hotel.

Ait Ben Haddou – Tazenakht – Foum Zguid – Erg Chigaga

Foum Zguid - Departing from Ait Ben Haddou to Erg Chigaga, a stop is made at Taznakht village. An optional visit to the women’s cooperative for carpet weaving is available, as Taznakht is renowned for this craft.

Erg Chigaga - The adventure continues to Foum-Zguid, the last village before going off-road. Lunch is enjoyed here. The drive covers diverse terrain, including rocky desert, sand dunes, and oases, with a stop at Iriqui Lake. Arrival at Erg Chigaga is before sunset, where camels await for trekking. Dinner, a campfire, Nomadic entertainment, and an overnight stay in a Berber tent at the Nomadic Desert Camp are included.

Erg Chigaga Sahara Desert to Zagora Via Tamagroute

Erg Chigaga - Witnessing the sunrise is a magical experience not to be missed, prompting an early wake-up to climb the dunes for the most beautiful sunrise. After breakfast,

M’Hamid - Departure from Chigaga towards Zagora involves a 2-hour off-road drive to join the tarmac road at M’hamid El Ghezlane, with stops at oases for photos. The journey continues through Tizi Anagame and Ben Selman Mountain towards Zagora.

Tamgrout - A stop is made to visit the 16th-century village of Tamegroute, including the Koranic school and its library, the Underground Kasbah, and the green pottery makers.

Zagora – Draa Valley – Jbel Saghrou – Todra Gorges

Draa Valley - After breakfast, the journey resumes to the Todra Gorges along the Draa Valley, featuring a captivating palm grove, oases, and ancient Kasbahs.

Todra River - From Tinghir, travel north along the Todra River to enter the renowned Todra Mountain Gorge, a valley with rocky canyons and towering palm trees. Photo stops are made at the Mountain Gorge, with an altitude of 400m/1312ft, where a walk is possible.

Todra Gorges – Atlas Mountains – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fez

Er-Rich - After breakfast, the journey to Fez begins through the High Atlas Mountains, descending via Midelt, with photo opportunities along the way.

Midelt - Lunch is enjoyed in Midelt, known as the Apple capital.

Azrou Cedar Forest - The journey continues through the Middle Atlas Mountains to the Cedar forest.

Ifrane National Park - The final stop before Fez is Ifrane, a stunning Swiss-Moroccan city. The houses with triangular roofs and wide streets are beautiful and clean, even during snowfall.

Fez Mellah - The journey concludes in Fes, with the 5-day tour from Marrakech to Fes via Erg Chigaga ending around 6 pm at the accommodation Riad & Hotel Fes.

• Camel trekking in the desert.
• Hotel transfers from Marrakech to Fes.
• Stay in a traditional nomad desert camp.
• Meals including lunch, dinner, and breakfast.
• A variety of accommodation options.
• Transport by private 4X4/SUV with A/C, fuel, and an English-speaking driver/guide.

• Entrance fees to the sites and monuments
• Tipping if the person who serving you deserves it.
• Drinks

Embark on a journey with us from Marrakech to Fes, passing through the Sahara Desert of Erg Chigaga. This tour grants you a taste of what Moroccan desert tours have to offer, incorporating visits to the imperial cities of Marrakech and Fes. We provide an incredible 5-day journey from Marrakech to Fes, through Erg Chigaga.
During this tour, you get to traverse the High Atlas Mountains, explore the iconic Telouet Kasbah and the fortified Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. You’ll spend an unforgettable night in Erg Chigaga desert camp dunes, and enjoy a camel ride through the vast sand dunes at sunset.
Staying for two nights in Zagora Draa Valle and Todra Gorges, you’ll be able to take a refreshing walk within the Todra Gorges.
On the fifth day, we’ll guide you back to Fes by a different route, through a stunning cedar forest. You’ll have a chance to observe the Barbary monkeys in the heart of the Atlas Mountains and take a coffee break in Ifrane, often referred to as Morocco’s little Switzerland.

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