Fes Early Pickup

Following an early breakfast at the hotel or riad in Fes, the English-speaking driver and guide will pick up the traveler as early as 07:00 AM in winter or 08:00 AM in summer, allowing sufficient time to reach Erg Chebbi for sunset.

30 min

Ifrane Ski Resort

The journey starts in Fes and passes through Ifrane, a ski resort built by the French in the 1930s, designed to resemble a Swiss village.

10 min

Azrou Cedar Forest

Continuing the route, the traveler will cross the cedar forest in Azrou with chances to see monkeys. The drive goes through the Middle Atlas Mountains, featuring winding roads, forests, springs, rocky areas, and Berber villages, before descending toward the Sahara Desert after a full day in the Atlas Mountains.

15 min

Midelt Lunch Stop

A lunch break occurs in Midelt, a town known for its fossils and rocks, located halfway to the destination. After lunch, the journey continues toward Merzouga.

60 min

Ziz River Crossing

Post-lunch, the route crosses the Ziz River, passing tall palm trees and fortified Kasbahs on the way to Erfoud.

15 min

Merzouga Camel Ride

After admiring a large palm oasis, the traveler arrives in Merzouga in the afternoon, receives mint tea, and meets the guide who introduces the camels. A one-hour camel ride follows across the sandy dunes of Erg Chebbi to watch the sunset. At the desert camp, the camels are secured, mint tea is served, dinner is provided, and the night is spent in a traditional Berber tent with stargazing before sleep.

960 min

Sunrise Camel Ride

At sunrise, the traveler rides a camel back to the camp lodge to have an early breakfast.

60 min

Toudra Gorges Walk

The itinerary includes viewing the Toudra Gorges and taking a walk in the Toudra Valley.

60 min

Dades Valley Overnight

The route continues through Dades via the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and Roses Valley, with overnight accommodation including dinner and breakfast.

960 min

Valley of Roses Drive

After breakfast, the traveler drives through the Valley of the Roses toward Kalaa Mgouna.

40 min

Atlas Studios Photo Stop

A stop is made to take photographs of the views at Atlas Studios.

10 min

Ait Ben Haddou Visit

There is an opportunity to visit the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

10 min

Tizi N'Tichka Pass

Cross the extensive Atlas Mountains and observe the landscape from Tizi N'Tichka pass, the highest pass in North Africa.

15 min

Marrakech Arrival

Reach Marrakech, Morocco's second largest city known as the Red City, in the early evening. Drop-off will be at the accommodations or the closest accessible location.

30 min