| Duration: | 4 Day(s) - 3 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Desert Tours |
Early morning pick up from your accommodation in Fes as today is the longest day of our travel. Today we will traverse incredible and varied sceneries. At first the impressive cedar forested hillsides of Azrou where we might see the Barbary apes then across the Middle Atlas Mountains where we might encounter Nomads walking along with their herds. Then the scenery will change again as we approach the palm oasis of Ziz Valley lined by many palm trees all the way to Erfoud, desert gateway. From here it is about 1 hour more of drive to Merzouga, the desert of Morocco with its stunning Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Night right by the sand dunes in comfortable hotel. (B, D)
Traveling so far yesterday, we will enjoy today and the region of the desert. We will visit the nearby areas including the Rissani, an ancient city where you might opportunity to visit the local souk, where anything is traded. Or possible visit of the Khamilla village and listen to the Gnawa music. Or if you prefer relax at the pool of your hotel. Then late afternoon before the sunset when the area of the sand dunes is spectacular we saddle our camels and trek into the desert. We watch as the sand dunes change colors from apricot to deep red and black. Possible night in the tents in the desert oasis or in the hotel. (B, D)
Today we depart from Merzouga and head to beautiful Todra Gorge the largest oasis in Morocco. The walls of the gorge reach 300 meters. We will have some time to appreciate the beauty before heading to another gorge of Dades. This gorge is known for its zig zagging road. (B, D)
Morning we set onto Ouarzazate and Ait Ben haddou. We will be traveling along the Rose Valley (known for growth of Moroccan roses) and Skoura Oasis. Then we reach Ouarzazate and nearby town of Ait Ben haddou. Ait Ben Haddou is the most known Kasbah in Morocco. It is here that many tourists and film makers come. We will visit this unique sight and walk around the streets of the old Ksour. Then it will be time to cross the High Atlas Mountains on a dramatic drive of Tizi Tichka to Marrakech
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