Day 1: Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

• Early pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech.

• Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the winding Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m).

• Stop to visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, a famous fortified village used as a filming location (Gladiator, Game of Thrones).

• Continue to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Morocco,” with a possible visit to the Taourirt Kasbah or movie studios.

• Journey through the Valley of the Roses and arrive in the Dades Valley.

• Overnight stay in a hotel or traditional riad with dinner and breakfast.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga

• After breakfast, drive through the dramatic Dades Gorge, with its rock formations and kasbahs.

• Continue to the spectacular Todra Gorges, towering canyon walls popular for hiking and climbing.

• Journey through palm-filled oases, and arrive in Erfoud, known for fossil workshops.

• Reach Merzouga, gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes.

• Ride a camel into the Sahara Desert at sunset and arrive at a desert camp.

• Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, music around the fire, and a night under the stars in a Berber tent.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert Exploration

• Sunrise camel ride back to Merzouga village.

• Full day to explore the surrounding Sahara region:

  • Visit Khamlia village to hear traditional Gnawa music.

  • Stop by nomadic families for tea and cultural exchange.

  • Explore seasonal lakes, fossil areas, or go sandboarding or ATV riding (optional).

• Return to your hotel or lodge for dinner and overnight stay near the dunes.

Day 4: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt

• After breakfast, depart Merzouga and begin your journey north.

• Drive along the scenic Ziz Valley, dotted with date palms and fortified villages.

• Stop in Errachidia and Rich, small desert towns along the way.

• Continue to Midelt, a mountain town nestled between the Middle and High Atlas ranges.

• Overnight in a comfortable guesthouse or hotel with dinner and breakfast.

Day 5: Midelt – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Fes

• Drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing forests, rivers, and traditional Berber towns.

• Stop in Azrou to see the cedar forest and possibly spot wild Barbary macaque monkeys.

• Visit Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” for its alpine architecture.

• Arrive in Fes by late afternoon.

• Drop-off at your hotel or riad. End of tour.