Day 1: Fez – Azrou – The desert of Merzouga
After breakfast we will pick you up at your hotel/riad to start the trip to the desert of Merzouga. We will make the first stop in the cedar forest, located near the town of Azrou, in this forest we can see the monkeys living in freedom. After a stop for lunch in the city of Midelt, we will reach the Ziz Valley, where is the palm grove of Tafilalet, about 20km that runs along the river. Just before reaching the desert, we will stop in Erfoud where we will see the fossil museum. Finally we will reach the desert, where we will stay in a hotel at the foot of the dunes.
Day 2: The desert of Merzouga
The day in the desert will begin with breakfast at the hotel. Then during the day, we will have the opportunity to visit nomadic families to see how they live in their daily lives, we can see the oasis in the middle of the dunes, the panoramic views of the dunes … At lunchtime we will go to Khamelia, where people from Mali live, there apart from the food we can enjoy the typical music of their country. In the afternoon, we will ride the camels that will take us to the camps while enjoying the sunset. Dinner and typical Berber music in the haimas where we will spend the night.
Day 3: The desert of Merzouga – The Todra Gorges – The Dades Gorges
In the morning, we will wake up early to see the spectacular sunrise and return on camels to the hotel where we will have breakfast. We will start the trip making a stop in Rissani, first imperial city and cradle of the Alaouite dynasty. Continuing with the trip, we will arrive at the Todra Gorges, where we will see the 300m high walls of reddish color, chosen by many climbers. After lunch, we will continue the journey until we reach the Dades Gorges where we will spend the night.
Day 4: The Dades Gorges – Ouarzazate
In the morning after breakfast and a visit to the Gorges, we will start the journey to Ouarzazate. We will make several stops, one of them to see the palm grove of Skoura, an oasis full of palm trees. Finally we will arrive in Ouarzazate where we will spend the night.
Day 5: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
In the morning and after breakfast, we will have a guided visit to the Kasbah of Taourirt. Then we will start the journey to Marrakech, but before climbing the High Atlas, we will turn off to visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its beauty and where several movies have been filmed. After the visit, we will continue the journey through the High Atlas passing through the port of Tizi n’Tichka 2260m altitude, we will make several stops to visit the argan cooperatives and to see the panoramic views of the place. Finally we will arrive in Marrakech, we will transfer you to the hotel/riad.