Home to one of the magnificent medieval monuments that attest to time honored-civilization, Fez is now Morocco’s spiritual capital, a tourist attraction and Morocco’s third most populous city.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Marrakech/Marrakech
INCLUDED
Airfare Accommodations
Local transportation Professional guide
NOT INCLUDED
Entrance fees
Guide gratuity

 

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Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi-n-Tichka - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Skoura – kelaa Mgouna – Boumalne - Dades Gorges

Early morning departure for the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah through the Tizi-n-Tichka col (2260m) and the High Atlas Mountains.   Arrival in  Ait Ben Haddou, the most beautiful fortified villages of Morocco (Ranked by UNESCO as world heritage) setting for several films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Jewels of the Nile.  We’ll enjoy lunch in the Hollywood of Morocco, Ouarzazate, before heading to Boumaine Dadès where we will sleep.

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Day 2: Dades Gorges– Boumlane – Tinghir – Toudra Gorges - Tinjdad - Touroug - Erfoud - Merzouga

After breakfast, return via the Dades Valley until Boumalne in order to continue in direction of Tinghir and the Toudra Gorges, walk in the Gorges and afterwards departure to join Erfoud by Tinjdad Palm grove (lunch on the spot) and the one of Touroug. Arfoud, Rissani and our final destination for the day, Merzouga. We’ll have time to relax in hotel And you can have Berbere Wisky before we begin our camel ride. We make our 1.5-hour breath taking and tranquil journey as the sun is setting across the desert. Once at the camp, we’ll enjoy traditional Moroccan cuisine while the nomads entertain us with their music by the fire.
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Day 3: Merzouga – Erfoud – Errachidia – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes

Wake-up to a spectacular sunrise in the desert and enjoy breakfast. Bivouac trekkers will return by camel and visit the Black Gnawa village that is known for their spiritual music. You will continue your journey towards the Midelt via Erfoud, Ziz Valley, and Errachidia, before traveling to Fes via the Middle Atlas Mountains, and Azrou. You will have the opportunity to wander about through the largest forest of cedar trees in the region that is inhabited by monkeys. Later on you will visit the Famous Museum of Dar el Batha and the panoramic Kasbah, and stay the evening in a Riad in Fes.