Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi N’tichka Pass – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Kelaa M’gouna – Boumalne Dades.
Today, we pick you up from your Hotel in Marrakech, and departure to Ait Benhaddou over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude), visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant. In the Afternoon we will drive to Ouarzazate and stop near the atlas film studios for a photo then continue to the city center for a panoramic view of the kasbah of Taourirt. After that you will head to Kalaa M’gouna or Boumalne du Dades for a night.Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Boumalne Dades– Todra Gorges – Tinejdad – Erfoud – Erg Chebbi (Merzouga)
This morning after breakfast in the hotel, driving towards Tineghir passing by Boumalne du Dades and stopping for a panoramic view of dades valley. Later on, we will continue to Todra gorges via Imider and Tineghir. Stopping along the way for photos and admiring the views. Arrival to Todra Gorges to enjoy its marvelous Canyons views while hiking on foot.In the afternoon we continue to Tinejdad and have a break for lunch then to Erfoud where you will visit a local fossil craft workshop.
After that you will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, these dunes are called also Merzouga Dunes. Arrive to the hotel and get ready for a camel trek for an hour and half to enjoy the sunset. While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to the camp for an overnight in traditional nomad tent. Dinner and spend the night in a bivouac in the middle of the dunes.
Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Nomads Families – Khamlia Village – Erg Chebbi dunes.
Embark on a full desert experience with a sunrise date in the middle of the Sahara. Rise early to witness a spectacular sunrise atop a dune near the camp. After enjoying this natural wonder, return to Merzouga on camels for a hearty breakfast. Skirt the Erg Chebbi, a vast sandy desert featuring Morocco’s Big Dune, towering over 250 meters high. Traverse the former “Paris – Dakar” road, reaching the mountains bordering Agelia. Explore Tissardmin oasis with its fossil quarries and encounter nomad settlements, learning about their customs. Pause at a viewpoint to admire the entire Erg Chebbi. Visit Khamlia Village, originally from Mali, for tea and a Gnawa spiritual music concert. Transfer to your accommodation for a free afternoon to explore the town or witness the sunset on the dunes. Enjoy dinner and spend the night in the hotel.
Day 4: Merzouga Desert – Ziz Valley – Cedar forests and monkey troupes of Azrou – Fes.
After breakfast we start our last day to the north through the Tafilalet palm grove, the biggest in the world. You´ll see thousands of palm trees along the 20km of road. This way leads us to the Ziz valley, which river comes down from the high Atlas and feeds the palm grove. Here we make a stop and from this high viewpoint, enjoy a magnificent view of the valley and the town of Aoufous. We make another stop in Midelt, just in the heart of the Atlas where you´ll have free time for lunch and rest for a while. In the afternoon we continue our way through the Cedar Woods where, if we are lucky, we´ll see some monkeys.
The next place we´ll visit is the city of Ifrane, situated in the northwestern slope of the Middle Atlas at 1630 meters above the water level. Its broad avenues, its urban development with perfect cleanness, the gardens, the green areas and its architecture make this city look like a swiss town. Ifrane feels misplaced in Morocco. Thats why it´s named the moroccan Switzerland, and if that´s not enough it has an important ski resort, Michlifen, About 6 pm we arrive at Fez, transfer to the hotel, and end of our services.
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