Tour from Marrakech to the Desert

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Experience a 3-day adventure from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert. Begin by crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, visiting the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and exploring Ouarzazate and the Skoura Palmery. On Day 2, explore the Dades Valley and Todra Gorges, then camel trek through the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes to a desert camp for dinner and Berber music. On Day 3, catch a desert sunrise before traveling through the Ziz Valley, Azrou’s cedar forest, and Ifrane, arriving in Fez.

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Day 1 : Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades

Begin the three-day journey from Marrakech to Fez, including the Sahara desert, traveling through the High Atlas Mountains.
Drive up the stunning Tizin Tichka pass, reaching an altitude of 2,210 meters.
Visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and filming location for movies like Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and The Mummy.
Continue to the city of Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco.”
Explore the Skoura Palmery and its picturesque palm groves.

Day 2 : Dades – Todra Gorges – Merzouga – Overnight Stay with Camel Ride

Explore the scenic Dades Valley and Todra Gorges in Tinghir, a stunning canyon in the Moroccan Sahara.
Walk through the gorges and capture breathtaking photographs of this dramatic landscape.
Travel eastward to Erg Chebbi, Morocco’s famous sea of dunes, and experience its magnificent beauty.
Ride camels through the dunes to reach a simple desert camp.
Enjoy dinner around a campfire, accompanied by Berber music and storytelling.
Spend the night at the desert camp.

Day 3 : Merzouga to Fez via Ziz Valley and Cedar Forest

If you enjoyed the sunset and starry night, wake up early to witness the stunning desert sunrise.
Return to the hotel for a shower and breakfast before starting the journey to Fez.
Drive through Erfoud, the Ziz Palm Valley, the town of Midelt, and the cedar forest of Azrou, where you may spot wild macaque monkeys.
Visit Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco.”
Arrive in Fez, the spiritual capital of Morocco, with accommodation arranged in advance.

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