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

Your tour begins with a morning pickup from your Marrakech accommodation. Travel through the scenic High Atlas Mountains, crossing the impressive Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), where panoramic views of Berber villages and valleys unfold before you. Visit the historic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its appearance in numerous films. Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Rose Valley – Dades Valley

After breakfast, explore the Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate, then make your way to the lush Skoura oasis, home to palm groves and the renowned Amridil Kasbah. Travel through the fragrant Rose Valley, noted for its annual rose festival. End the day in the magical Dades Valley, where winding roads and unique rock formations create a stunning setting for your overnight stay.

Day 3: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert (Overnight in Camp)

Begin your day by discovering the dramatic Todra Gorges, where towering cliffs rise sharply along a narrow canyon. Continue your journey to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara. Enjoy a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset before arriving at your luxury desert camp. Enjoy a traditional dinner, Berber music, and unforgettable stargazing.

Day 4: Explore Merzouga Region – Nomads – Khamlia – Merzouga Lake – Erg Chebbi

Spend the day exploring the Merzouga region by 4×4. Visit a nomadic family to learn about their desert lifestyle, then stop in Khamlia, known for its spiritual Gnaoua music. Discover the seasonal Merzouga Lake, a haven for migratory birds such as flamingos. Enjoy incredible panoramic views of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Overnight stay in Merzouga.

Day 5: Merzouga – Erfoud – Midelt – Cedar Forest – Ifrane – Fes

Wake up early for a breathtaking sunrise camel trek, then return to Merzouga for breakfast. Travel north through Erfoud, famous for its fossils, and continue along the beautiful Ziz Valley. Stop for lunch in Midelt before crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains. Visit the Cedar Forest to see wild Barbary macaques, then pass through Ifrane, often called the “Switzerland of Morocco.” Arrive in Fes in the late afternoon, marking the end of your tour.