Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech to Dades Gorges
Your journey begins with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains heading toward Kasbah Ait-Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its distinctive clay architecture and use as a film location. From there, you'll continue to Ouarzazate and then travel along the Road of Thousand Kasbahs, passing through the Dades Valley with stops at Skoura Oases and small Berber villages before reaching Dades Gorges for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kasbah Ait-Benhaddou (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Scenic drive through High Atlas Mountains
- Pass through Skoura Oases and Berber villages on Road of Thousand Kasbahs
Optional Activities
- Visit Touarirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate
- Visit Cinema Studios in Ouarzazate
Landmarks/POIs Kasbah Ait-Benhaddou High Atlas Mountains Touarirt Kasbah Skoura Oases Dades Valley - Day 2
Dades Gorges to Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, head to Tinghir to see the Jewish quarter and cemetery, then move on to Todgha Gorges where you'll walk through the 300-meter canyon. The route continues through Arfoud, known for its dates and fossils, and you'll arrive in Merzouga Desert at sunset. You'll switch to camel for a 1 hour 30 minute ride to your camp with photo stops along the way, followed by a hot shower, dinner, and traditional music performed around the fire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Jewish quarter and cemetery in Tinghir
- Walk inside Todgha Gorges canyon
- Visit Arfoud (dates and fossils)
- Camel ride (1h30) to desert camp with photo stops
- Traditional music show around the fire at desert camp
Landmarks/POIs Tinghir Todgha Gorges Arfoud Merzouga Desert - Day 3
Merzouga Desert
Start your day watching the sunrise over the dunes and have breakfast before heading out on a 4x4 off-roading tour through the Sahara. You'll visit Merzouga Oases, spend time with a Nomadic Berber family in their tent, see the Gnawa Black people's village, and check out a fossil site with animal water fossils on volcanic rocks. A traditional lunch is included, and the afternoon is free to relax by the pool at your desert hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over the dunes
- 4x4 off-roading tour of Sahara Desert
- Visit Merzouga Oases
- Visit Nomadic Berber family tent
- Visit Gnawa Black people's village
- Visit fossil site with animal water fossils on volcanic rocks
- Traditional lunch
- Pool relaxation time at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Merzouga Desert Merzouga Oases - Day 4
Merzouga Desert to Fes
Travel back from the desert camp by camel or 4x4, then head toward Arfoud and Ziz Oases with a stop for panoramic views. You'll have lunch in Midelt before visiting Azrou Forest to see the Macaque Barbary Monkeys. Next comes a quick stop in Ifrane, nicknamed the Switzerland of Morocco, then you'll drive to Fes, one of the world's oldest medieval cities, where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ziz Oases with panoramic views
- Visit Azrou Forest
- See Macaque Barbary Monkeys
- Stop in Ifrane (Switzerland of Morocco)
Landmarks/POIs Arfoud Ziz Oases Midelt Azrou Forest Ifrane - Day 5
Fes
A local guide will walk you through the Old Medina of Fes on a comprehensive city tour. You'll see local handicrafts, the famous tanneries, the historic Al-Quaraouine University, various Madrasas, and the busy local markets. The tour can be tailored based on what interests you most. In the evening, return to your traditional Riad in the heart of the Old City where you can spend time at your leisure and soak in the peaceful atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided full day tour of Old Medina of Fes
- Explore handicrafts markets
- Visit tanneries
- Visit Al-Quaraouine University
- Visit Madrasas
- Explore narrow local markets
- Knowledgeable local city guide escort in evening
Landmarks/POIs Old Medina of Fes Al-Quaraouine University
