3 Day Tour From Fes To Marrakech
Day 1 Fes – Azrou – Midelt – Merzouga
We will meet you for an early morning departure from your hotel/riad in Fes towards the Middle Atlas Mountains. The landscapes we cross on today’s drive will be diverse and constantly changing. At first we encounter the cedar forests south of Azrou contrasting starkly with the surrounding barrenness of the Middle Atlas. Here we might catch a glimpse of Barbary apes. Then we start slowly descend the Middle Atlas ranges and wind up in the palm oasis of the stunning Ziz Valley.
The road will take us across Erfoud and Rissani to the desert of Merzouga. Upon arrival, we will meet with our camel guide and camel trek into the quietness and solitude of the desert for about 2 hours (shorter treks are available if preferred). Finally, we will reach our camp, where we will enjoy a freshly prepared dinner and possibly climb the massive sand dunes to watch the moon rise before retiring to our nomad tents for the night.
Accommodations: Reside at camp with dinner included
Day 2 Merzouga – Todra Gorge
At morning sunrise, we will return by camels and with your guide to the Auberge in Merzouga for breakast and shower before heading to Tinerhir. If you are interested, we can visit the seasonal lake of Dayet Srji, which attracts pink flamingos and many other bird species during early Spring. We can also travel to the nearby village of black slave descendants and listen to the rhythm and drums of the Gnawa music. Then we depart to Todra Gorge, the gigantic rock walls that change colors as the sun moves across the sky. We recommend a short trek with local guide through the palmeries villages, gardens and kasbah and experience the Berber way of living.
Accommodations: Overnight stay in caves or Kasbah with breakfast and dinner
Day 3 Todra Gorge – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
In the morning, we will set onto the road toward Marrakech, traveling along the Valley of Roses, which is famous for its beauty products, followed by the Skoura palm tree lined oasis. Later in the day, we will reach the city of Ouarzazate , where it is only a hop to the World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou. We will spend some time here visiting this traditional family stronghold. We will walk up the narrow and steep streets up to the Ksour for awe inspiring views. After our visit, we will set to cross the High Atlas mountains over a dramatic drive through the Tichka pass to Marrakech. We will enjoy the impressive views of snow capped mountains and Berber villages along the route.
