Embark on a thrilling journey through the vastness of the desert, exploring stunning locations such as Ouarzazate and the Erg Chebbi dunes during this remarkable Merzouga to Fez trip lasting 3 days.
Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley
Marrakech-Safi - After meeting at 8 am, we’ll leave Marrakech and set off for Ouarzazate. During the journey, which takes approximately 4 hours, we’ll enjoy the spectacular landscapes of the Atlas as we cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass, which is over 2,000 metres high.
At the halfway point of our journey, we’ll stop at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, which you might recognise from films such as Gladiator or The Kingdom of Heaven. After the brief stop, we’ll resume our journey to reach the town of Ouarzazate, to be amazed by the impressive Kasbah of Taourirt.
Finally, we’ll set off again to travel along the Thousand Kasbahs Road towards Skoura until we arrive approximately 30 minutes before sunset at the Roses Valley. We’ll end the day in the Dades Valley, a unique spot where we’ll enjoy our first night’s accommodation
Tizi n Tichka - Tizi n’Tichka is a mountain pass in Morocco, linking the south-east of Marrakesh to the city of Ouarzazat through the High Atlas mountains. It lies above the great Marrakesh plains, and is a gateway to the Sahara Desert
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Aït Benhaddou is a historical figure on the longest route of the caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in modern Morocco. It is considered a great example of the architecture of the marble bar arch and has been a Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 1987.
Taourirt Kasbah - Kasbah Taourirt is a historical complex of fortified residences or kasbah in Ouarzazate, Morocco
Vallee Des Roses - If the Valley of the Roses begins its path with the round rocks of Imassine, virtually placed in equilibrium precinct, it is from Kelaat Mgouna, leading to the river Mgoun, which gives us all its splendor.
It is one of the most beautiful valleys in the Alto Atlas and the south of Morocco. Ascending this succession of palm trees and gardens, which make up the valley of roses, is a true charm.
It’s one of the most beautiful valleys of the High Atlas and the South of Morocco. Ascend this succession of palm groves and gardens, that constitutes the roses valley, is a true enchantment.
Dades Gorges - The Dadès gargants are a series of wadi gargantons excavated along the Dadès river in Morocco. The river originates in the cordillera of the Alto Atlas of the Atlas Mountains, flows about 350 kilometers to the southeast before uniting with the Draa River on the shores of the Sahara.
- Two nights’ accommodation including a hotel stay and a unique Berber tent experience
- Services of an English-speaking driver for guidance
- Delicious dinner and breakfast provided
- Comfortable transport in a 4x4 or minibus
- Scenic camel rides at both sunset and sunrise
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off service for hotels located outside the Medina of Marrakech
- Lunch and drinks
- Guide in Ait Ben Haddou
- Tips
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