Description
Itinerary & description
Highlights of the 3 day tour From Fes To Marrakech
Walk in the Cedar Forest
Cross the landscape of the Middle Atlas Mountains.
Camel ride in the dunes of the Merzouga desert
Unforgettable night under the starry sky in a camping site
To see the famous Todra and Dades Gorges
Visit of the world kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
Cross the High Atlas Mountains
Itinerary :
Day 1 : Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Errachidia – Merzouga
In the morning, after breakfast, we start our 3 day tour From Fes To Marrakech , departure in our vehicle to Merzouga. During the trip, pass through the city of Ifrane, the small Moroccan Switzerland, known for its similarity. Cross the Cedar Forest and continue through the Ziz valley. A large palm grove that will lead you to the town of Erfoud famous for the fossils extracted from the rocks. Then to our destination, the desert dunes in Merzouga, fine sand. We leave the car and get ready to get on the camels and go to sleep in the camp under a starry sky in the middle of the desert.
Day 2 : Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges
After a pleasant camel trek, with the sunset and sunrise at the top of the dunes, starting a new day. By desert road we will go to the small town of Rissani where we will visit the soco. One of the most typical and oldest markets in the area. Then departure to the Todra Gorges, a very special place for mountaineers, climbers and trekking enthusiasts. We follow the route that leads us to the great canyon of the Dades where we spend the night.
Day 3: Dades Gorges – Rose Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After breakfast, we visit the Dades Gorges with the possibility of a short hike. We continue our journey through Boumalne dades and the Valley of the Roses and the palm grove of Skoura, until we reach Ouarzazate, city of cinema. With its magnificent landscapes, its exceptional light and its ideal climatic conditions, Ouarzazate has soon seduced the world of cinema. Ouarzazate is home to three major film studios. Created in 1983, Atlas Studios is worth a visit. Open to the public, they offer a grandiose spectacle: giant pharaohs guard their doors. Here you can see sensational movie sets, decorating workshops and discover the behind-the-scenes of the film industry. In Ouarzazate a photo of the Kasbah Taourirt in the center of the city. We continue to the other famous Kasbah of Ait ben Haddou, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987, a fortified enclosure within a walled town that you will surely recognize, as this citadel has been the setting for such famous films as Gladiator, Sahara, Asterix and Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, among many others. You will continue your journey towards Marrakech crossing the high Atlas Mountains from a pass at 2260 meters above sea level arriving in Marrakech in the afternoon.
We can customize your trip according to your budget and interest, also group discounts.
