This 3 day Morocco tour is a great way to discover the beauty and mystic of the Sahara desert in Morocco. We spend amazing time in Sahara and experience watching the scenery changes from lush forest to arid desert landscapes. Visit ancient Kasbahs and fortified villages along the way and much more.
DAY 1: MARRAKECH – OUARZAZATE – BOUMALNE DU DADÈS
Depart from Fez through Ifrane, a winter ski resort in a totally un Moroccan style built by the French in the 1930’s to resemble a Swiss village; we continue passing through the cedars forest & see the monkeys , drive across the Middle Atlas Mountains. & beautiful forests, springs, jagged rock faces, and Berber villages as you cross the Atlas Mountains and begin to descend towards the Sahara Desert. Half way, you will stop for lunch in the town of Midelt, famous for its fossils and rocks, we will stop in a panoramic views to see the a huge oasis of palm tree we reach to Merzouga. The guide and camels will be waiting to carry you across the sandy dunes of the Erg-chebbi,you will enjoy the beauty of the sunset on camel, after one hour you will reach to the desert camp to spend night in a berbre tent. At your desert shelter, your camels are hobbled and mint tea is served. After a wonderful dinner, watch the Stars. Overnight in the Berber Tent .
DAY 2: CAMEL RIDE IN ERG CHEBBI AND TRANSFER TO TODRA GORGES , DADES VALLEY
Perhaps wake early to catch the desert sunrise before breakfast, then visit the holy town of Rissani, the birthplace of Moulay Ali Cherif — founder of Morocco’s ruling Alaouite Dynasty. Hop into your air-conditioned minivan and head to the oasis of Tinghir in the foothills of the High Atlas mountain range. Take a 1-hour walk along the Todgha River and admire lush palm trees and olive groves growing by the riverbanks. Visit Berber villages with your guide and learn of the locals’ traditional lifestyle, then head on to the magnificent Todgha Gorge for lunch. In the afternoon, drive out through the Dadès Valley along the famous ‘Road of 1,000 Kasbahs.’ Visit one of the region’s ancient kasbahs and gain insight into the role it has played in the region’s history, then head on to your guest house in Boumalne du Dadès for dinner and your overnight accommodation. Overnight: 3-star hotel in Boumalne du Dadès.
DAY 3: BOUMALNE DU DADÈS – SKOURA – AIT BENHADDOU – MARRAKECH
After breakfast we will visit Ouarzazate,including the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studios movie studios, the largest and most famous of all Africa. we stop in Ait Benhaddou Here we can visit the famous Kasbah, declared UNESCO World Heritage and which was the scene of films like The Gladiator, Babel, Lawrence of Arabia,we coutinue passing through the High Atlas and the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, along a road that climbs from the plains up to 2260 m above sea level passing through small villages, small waterfalls, through the continuously changing landscape and colors of these beautiful Mountains.we drop you, off in your Hotel. Thank you for exploring our country with “Africa Tours Morocco” as trusted travel tours company for private tour from Fes to Marrakech via Sahara desert.
