



by 3t Travel MTS
This 3-day luxury and budget desert tour starts in Fez and travels to Marrakech via Merouga. The trip covers about 72 hours and includes transport in an air-conditioned minivan or minibus with a professional driver. The route passes through the middle Atlas Mountains, including cedar forests and Berber villages, with stops at Todra Gorge, Dades Valley, historical kasbahs, and an oasis. Two nights of accommodation are provided: one night in a desert tent and one night in a hotel. A local guide is available in Rissani and Ait Ben Haddou. Activities include a camel ride in the desert to watch the sunset and sunrise, as well as sandboarding. Meals include breakfast and dinner; drinks and lunches are not included. Entrance fees to Atlas Studio and gratuities are also excluded. The tour requires a minimum of two people per booking. Children can join only if accompanied by adults and pay a child rate when sharing with two paying adults.
Ifrane and Azrou Forest
The route passes through Ifrane, a ski resort built in the 1930s by the French to resemble a Swiss village, then continues through the cedar forest in Azrou where monkeys can be seen. The drive crosses the Middle Atlas Mountains.
30 min
Merzouga Desert Camp
In the afternoon, arrival is at a traditional Kasbah at the base of the Erg-Chebbi dunes. After a rest and mint tea, the guide and camels are ready to transport guests across the sandy dunes. After about one hour, the desert camp is reached for an overnight stay in a Berber tent. Camels are secured at the camp and mint tea is served. Following dinner, guests spend the night in the Berber tent under the stars.
60 min
Rissani Quick Visit
Travel continues along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, an ancient caravan route lined with kasbahs resembling turreted sand castles. There is a brief stop for a quick visit to Rissani.
40 min
Todra Gorges and Lunch
The journey proceeds through a central region characterized by river valleys, palm groves, and mud-brick homes under the desert sky. There is a stop for lunch and a walk in Todra Gorges before continuing toward Ouarzazate.
60 min
Ouarzazate Kasbah and Studio
The visit includes the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studio located in the town of Ouarzazate.
30 min
Ait Ben Haddou and High Atlas Pass
The tour includes a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah, known for films such as The Gladiator, Babel, and Lawrence of Arabia. The route continues through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, reaching an elevation of 2260 meters, passing small villages along the way.
60 min