Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Telouet Kasbah – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate
We meet you at you riad/hotel, where we start our journey heading to Ouarzazate. Driving from Marrakech we cross the High Atlas mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, the highest pass in Morocco which at an altitude of 2260m.
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On the way we will stop to enjoy amazing views of these fascinating landscapes and the Berber villages, later we will visit Telouet Kasbah a hidden castle in the middle of the mountains. Continuing south on a road alongside Onilla valley we arrive at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah the largest one in Morocco, which recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and used as a film set for many movies including: “Gladiator”, “Lawrence of Arabia”, “Kingdom of Heaven” and parts of the TV show “Game of Thrones”.
Arriving in Ouarzazate the “Hollywood of Africa” we will stop for taking some pictures of Taourirte Kasbah before we reach our accommodation, we will spend the night in Riad/hotel.
Day 2: Ouarzazate – Skoua oasis – Amridil Kasbah – Boutghrar – Dades Valley
After breakfast, we drive towards Skoura oasis to explore its magical Kasbahs hidden inside green palm groves; we will visit Amridil Kasbah which dates to the 17th century. Then we head to Kalaat Mgouna where pink roses blossom during spring, after that we head to Boutghrar region where we drive off-road to Dades Valley.
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Along the track we will be able to meet some nomadic families, some of whom still live in caves or tents. Arriving in Dades Valley will make you feel amazed about the gorgeous landscapes of different rocks formation, and before we reach our hotel we will stop for some photo opportunity.
Day 3: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga
Today the road will lead us to Merzouga desert which is known for the highest sand dunes in Morocco. The sand dunes are called Erg Sahara desert. Driving to Tinghir town in order to visit Todra Gorge the most impressive canyon in southern Morocco, here we walk between the 300m high cliffs enjoying the beauty of this magical landscapes.
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We will pass through several Berber villages where we stop for lunch. Driving to Rissani once was known as Sijilmassa, here was the first stop of the caravan traders, coming from Tinbuktu in Mali. Here we might have the chance to visit the most traditional souk or market in the South of Morocco, as it get busier during Sundays , Tuesdays and Thursdays.
After this break, we continue our way enjoying the green palm groves of Tafilalet oasis and the black desert before arriving to Merzouga. Here we ride camels to a Berber camp where you will spend the night, enjoying good food and traditional music as you set arround the campfire.
Day 4 : Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Atlas Mounains – Cedar Forest – Fez
Early in the morning, you will be woken up to see the sunrise, and take some photos of the sun showing up over the desert. Then after breakfast we start our long journey to Fes. We leave Merzouga desert, on route we will pass Erfoud town and driving alongside Ziz Valley, after that we will cross over the High Atlas Mountains to Midelt where we will stop for lunch.
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Then we drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains, cedar forest of Azrou and Ifrane, the latter is known among Moroccans as the “Little Switzerland”. On the way we will stop for short breaks to enjoy the different landscapes, before arriving to Fes. Here will be the end of our journey after we make sure you reach your accommodation.
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