Day 1: Fes – Ifrane Azrou – Midelt – Erfoud – Merzouga
Depart Fez at 7:00am headed south. Stop at Ifrane, the Switzerland of Morocco, then visit the wild monkeys in the cedar forest at Azrou on the way to lunch at the village of Midlet. In the afternoon, cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains to reach Errachidia. Pause to admire the view of the Ziz Gorge and Valley. On the way to the Sahara, stop at Aoufous and Erfoud, where visitors can watch craftsmen shape and polish fantastic fossils (excellent souvenirs). Arrive at Merzouga at Erg Chebbi in the Sahara for an unforgettable desert adventure.
Freshen up at the hotel, then set out on a 90-minute camel trek into the dunes to watch the sunset. In the care of our guides, dine and spend the night in an authentic nomad camp of tents (bivouac) deep in the dunes.
Day 2: Merzouga – village of Khamlia
Wake bright and early to enjoy the sunrise from the highest peak in the dunes, then have breakfast back at the camp. Ride a camel back to the hotel to shower. Take the full tour of the desert region in a comfortable, air-conditioned SUV. Sightsee and shop at the oases of Merzouga and Hassilabied, visit the village of Khamlia to hear the hypnotic music of the sub-Saharan Gnawa tribe, the mines at Mifiss, the salt lake Dayet Srji at the Algerian border, and the pockets of Berber nomad communities in the region. Return to the hotel for whatever your heart desires--another camel ride, dining and sleeping at the hotel or a return to the nomad camp for dinner and another night's slumber under the stars in the dunes.
Day 3: Merzouga – Erfoud – Tinejdad – M’gouna – Dades Valley
Depart from the desert after breakfast for the Berber village of Tinghir, one of the most attractive oases in the south, breaking for lunch in Erfoud or Tinejdad. Continue onto the Todra Gorge for a hike in its rugged canyons. Drive to Boumalne and M’gouna (famous for rose products) in the Dades Valley. Dine and spend the night at a charming hotel.
Day 3: Skoura – Ouarzazate – Taourirt – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Ouarzazate via Skoura. Stop for a panoramic view of the Taourirt Kasbah, followed by a pit-stop at the famous film studio. Tour the magnificent Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant. Drive back to Marrakech through the Tizi n’Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains. Arrive in Marrakech in time for dinner.
Included
- Transport in comfortable A/C vehicle during your private Morocco tour from Marrakech
- Experienced English speaking guide and driver
- Breakfast and dinner
- Camel trek to the desert camp / 1 camel for each person
- 1 Night in the Sahara desert camp including dinner and breakfast
Not Included
- Lunches
- drinks
- what’s not mentioned in the program of this private Morocco tour from Marrakech
Depart Fez at 7:00am headed south. Stop at Ifrane, the Switzerland of Morocco, then visit the wild monkeys in the cedar forest at Azrou on the way to lunch at the village of Midlet. In the afternoon, cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains to reach Errachidia.
