Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Cerdar forest – Midelt – Ziz Valley
We will start our trip from your riad or hotel, then drive south to Azrou forest through the Middle Atlas Mountains. On the way we will stop in Ifrane city which is known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” and the cedar forest to see the Barbary Apes in the wild.
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Then we will continue our journey through Zaida and Midelt in a bare plateau heading towards the High Atlas Mountains, after lunch we will enjoy the views of the Tizi n’Talghamt pass (1907m) and the magnificent Ziz Valley adorned with Jurassic rocks and palm trees. As we approach the city of Errachidia, you will see the first views of desert landscapes of the High Atlas plateau.
Afterwards we continue through the Ziz valley full of dates palm groves, before arriving our accommodation. We shall stay overnight in a guesthouse next to the valley, and as always we will be welcomed by a glass of tea with mint and having a local dinner.
Day 2: Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga – Erg Znigui
In the morning we will trek in the Ziz Valley which produces the best quality of the dates in Morocco, then we drive alongside the valley towards Erfoud city known for its fossil industry, from here to Rissani once was called Sijilmassa; and used as a stopping point for the trans-Saharan caravan traders coming from Tinbuktu in Mali.
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After that we drive through the black desert to Merzouga erea, here you will ride the camels to spend the night in a Berber camp.
The camel trek takes about 1 hour to the camp which consists of Berber tents well prepared with mattresses, blankets and cushions as well as a restaurant and bathrooms. In the camp we will enjoy the sounds of traditional Berber music around the campfire and under the stars.
Day 3: Merzouga – Khamlia – Grave stones of Taouz – Erg Ouzina Desert
Before sunrise, you will be woken up to enjoy the fantastic scenery of the Sahara desert as it gets the sunlight through the horison. After breakfast we continue our journey to Erg Ouzina Desert.
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On our way we will stop at Khamlia village where we visit the Gnawa people (Sudanese), originally slaves brought from Sudan; in order to experience their music and dance. Afterwards we continue on road to Taouz village where we explore the lifestyle of the Berbers, then we visit the grave stones (approximately 5000 B.C) before we drive off-road to Ouzina desert where we shall spend the night in a guesthouse.
Day 4: Ouzina desert – M’harech oasis – Todra gorge
After breakfast we drive off-road following a part of the old Paris-Dakar Rally road through a dry lake, we cross Ouad Ghriss Valley to M’harech oasis. Arriving the Berber town of Tinghir where we visit the magnificent Todra Gorge where the cliffs are high 300m in the both sides, after walking through the gorge enjoying its beautiful landscapes, we head to our hotel located in Todra Valley.
Day 5: Todra gorge – Dades valley – Boutghrar village – Skoura oasis – Amridil Kasbah – Ouarzazate
We start in the morning and drive towards Dades Valley, here we pause for some photo opportunity of the beautiful rocks formation and after we visit Dades gorge we will drive off-road to Boutghrar village.
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Along the track we will be able to meet some nomadic families, some of whom still live in caves. Arriving at Kallat M’gouna where pink roses blossom during spring, and known for its Rose Fistival during May. After that we drive on-road to Skoura oasis, to explore its magical Kasbahs hidden inside green palm groves; we will visit Amridil Kasbah which dates to the 17th century, then head to Ouarzazate where we shall spend the night in a riad.
Day 6: Ouarzazate – Taourirte Kasbah – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
After breakfast we will enjoy the beautiful monuments of Ouarzazate or what is known as: “The Hollywood of Africa”, here we will have a chance to visit Taourirte Kasbah and see the “Atlas Corporation Studios” where lots of movies were shot.
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Then drive to visit “Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah”, which recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage site; and used as a film set for many international movies such as: “Gladiator” “Lawrence of Arabia” “Kingdom of Heaven” in addition to parts of the TV show “Game of Thrones”.
We will continue our journey towards the High Atlas Mountains, passing through the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260m), where we will pause to enjoy the gorgeous views of the mountains and visit the Argan oil cooperative. Then we will head to Marrakech where our journey ends.
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