7 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM OUARZAZATE TO MARRAKECH

DAY 1 : OUARZAZATE –  AIT BEN HADDOU –   DADES GORGES

We’ll start this 7-day  Desert Tour  From Ouarzazate To Marrakech  by picking you up from the airport or wherever you are in Ouarzazate. Then, we’ll drive to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its appearance in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Game Of Thrones. After lunch in Ait Ben Haddou village, we’ll continue our journey to Dades Gorges via the scenic “Road of the Thousand Kasbahs.” Arriving in the evening, you’ll spend the night in a hotel or riad in Dades Gorges.

DAY 2 : DADES VALLEY – TOUDGHHA GORGES- MERZOUGA DESERT – CAMEL TREKKING – OVERNIGHT DESERT CAMP

After breakfast, we’ll drive through the Dades Valley. We’ll stop at a place where we can see the valley from above and enjoy the amazing view of the Dades gorges. Then, we’ll continue to Todra Gorges. The Todra river has carved a big canyon in the mountains, making tall red cliffs on both sides. You can walk around and enjoy the beautiful scenery there. After that, we’ll drive through areas with lots of palm trees called Touroug and Tinjdad. You’ll have some time to eat lunch on the way.

Finally, we arrive at Erg Chebbi’s Merzouga Dunes, where you’ll check into your hotel, where a magical dinner awaits, accompanied by traditional Berber music. The hotel provides a unique and comfortable accommodation, allowing you to fully embrace the serene beauty of the desert night.

DAY 3: AN EXPLORATIVE JOURNEY OF THE DESERT – VISIT NOMADS – CAMEL TREKKING – OVERNIGHT DESERT CAMP

Following a delicious breakfast, we drive to Khamlia village, where you will be treated to the enthralling rhythms of real Gnawa music. Then we’ll go off the usual route, exploring the dunes on an unpaved road and stopping for tea with nomads in traditional Berber tents. This immersive experience gives you a glimpse into a different way of life, and you’ll even get to eat Berber pizza for lunch.

In the late afternoon, after relaxing at the hotel, you’ll prepare for an incredible camel ride into the heart of the dunes to view the breathtaking sunset. When you arrive at the camp, you’ll be greeted with mint tea before settling into your comfy tents with ensuite bathroom and shower as the Sahara presents its stunning evening hues. Dinner is ready, and as you eat, a musical performance by the group around the fire adds to the allure of the starry Sahara night.

DAY 4 : MERZOUGA – RISSANI – ARFOUD – ZIZ VALLEY – AZROU – IFRANE – FES

Today make sure to wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise, as the dunes come alive with a mesmerizing display of colors and shadows, so you will not miss an awe-inspiring spectacle. After breakfast, you will ride your camel back to Merzouga, meet your driver and head to Fes.

 Along the way, we will stop in Rissani’s bustling traditional market. If you visit on a market day—Sundays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays—you’ll be greeted to a vibrant display of colors, fragrances, and sounds as you stroll through its bustling streets. Afterward, we drive to Arfoud, where you’ll have the opportunity to visit a workshop showcasing fossilized marble.

The Journey continues through the picturesque palm groves of ZIZ VALLEY and the middle Atlas Mountains. We will have to stop to Azrou’s cedar grove, which is home to some playful monkeys. Then drive to Ifrane, often referred to as Morocco’s Switzerland, where you can take magnificent images and observe the town’s splendor. Drop you off at your accommodation in Fes.

DAY 5: EXPLORE FES WITH A LOCAL GUIDE

 After breakfast at your Riad, you meet our local guide and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture as you navigate the winding, narrow streets of Fes medinas.

The explorative journey starts in Fes el Bali (789 ACE) at the well-known Bab Boujeloud gate and goes to Talâa Kebira’s major boulevard. Admire the Spanish and Tunisian-influenced architecture as you go past stores and souks (markets) looking for presents and souvenirs. Witness the traditional procedures in action at the 11th-century Chouara Tannery. Before proceeding to the “new city” of Fes el Jdid (13th century), see the elaborate zellij tile work of the 14th-century Al Attarine Madrasa.

 Enjoy panoramic views of the city from the Mellah, the old Jewish area, and the cemetery. Explore Ville Nouvelle if time allows to see the tremendous shift in architecture.
We will conclude the day by allowing you free time to explore Fes at your leisure before heading to your accommodation.

DAY 6 : FES – MEKNES – VOLUBILIS- RIF MOUNTAINS – CHEFCHAOUEN

After our driver picks you up from your location, We will head to Meknes, an imperial city with a rich history dating back to the Alawite dynasty. Explore the grand Babb el-Mansur gateway, the Sahrij Souani Basin, and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, adorned with sumptuous decorations. After a satisfying lunch, continue your adventure to Volubilis, Morocco’s renowned Roman site dating from AD 24-285.

Next on the itinerary is Moulay Idriss, a city built dramatically on the rocky spurs of the Khyber and Tazga hills. With buildings cascading down the slopes, this city holds great significance for pilgrims, hosting an annual religious festival in August. To conclude this exciting day, embark on a scenic drive through the Rif Mountains to reach Chefchaouen, the blue city, where you’ll spend the night.

Day 7: CHEFCHAOUEN –  CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel in Chefchaouen, we’ll journey towards Casablanca, a vibrant city famous for its Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques globally after Mecca. Here, you’ll marvel at the stunning architecture and intricate details of this significant religious site. Afterward, we’ll savor a delicious lunch by the scenic Cornish Coast, offering picturesque views of the sea. Our journey continues to Marrakech, where we’ll either drop you off at the airport for your departure or take you to your hotel for a relaxing stay