After pickup from your hotel or riad in Fes, drive south through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” then continue to the cedar forest of Azrou to see Barbary macaques.

After lunch in Midelt, enjoy panoramic desert views and a stop at a large palm oasis before reaching Merzouga.
🍽️ Dinner & overnight in a hotel near the dunes.

Enjoy a half-day desert exploration by 4×4, visiting nomadic villages, desert oases, and Khamlia village for traditional Gnawa music. Stop in Rissani, the former capital of the Alaouite dynasty, and explore its local market. Taste the famous Berber pizza.

In the afternoon, ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.
🌅 Dinner, stargazing & overnight in a desert camp.

Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, travel along the legendary Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Stop to walk through the spectacular Todra Gorges, with towering canyon walls.

Continue through the Dades Valley, surrounded by dramatic landscapes and traditional villages.

After breakfast, visit Ouarzazate, including the famous Atlas Film Studios (optional). Continue to the iconic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured in movies like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia.

Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass (2,260 m), enjoying breathtaking views and Berber villages.
🚗 Drop-off at your hotel in Marrakech around 6:00 PM.