Fez to Marrakech via Sahara desert & Atlas Mountains - 4 days /3 nights

Day 1: Fes - Erfoud - Merzouga - Erg Chebbi. 467km
Early morning, pick up at 8am from your riad in Fez and start your sahara desert and Atlas mountains adventure, drive towards Midelt through the Middle Atlas Mountains and the cedar forests passing by Ifrane, a charming ski resort and Azrou, an important handicraft centre specialised in the work of cedar wood. We arrive in Midelt for lunch. in the afternoon we will drive to Erfoud and into the desert. Dinner and overnight at the luxury nomadic camp in Erg chebbi sahara dunes.
  
Day 2: Merzouga – Dades gorges. 270km
Early wake up to climb the dune & see the beautiful sunrise. walk down the dune and get on a 4*4 for the drive to Merzouga town to visit Khamlia Gnaoua village and then drive to Tinjdad to visit Khatarat an old underground  irrigation system, continue to El Khorbat to visit the Berber museum and drive to Dades gorges, optional visit to Todra gorges and then pass via Tinghir.
Overnight at Riad Babylon or similar. 

Day 3: Dades valley – Ouarzazate – Atlas Mountains. 385km
Leaving Dades gorges and head to Ouarzazate via the famous valley of 1000 Kasbahs including Kelaat Mgouna the city of roses, stop in Ouarzazate for an optional visit to the cinema meseum and then continue to Aït Benhaddou kasbah, a 'fortified village', situated along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech, 

It is situated on a hill along the Ouarzazate River and boasts some beautiful examples of kasbahs, some of which remain inhabited. Granted UNESCO World Heritage listing, the site had been the setting for many films including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator.
Lunch on site and then continue to the high Atlas mountains, Imlil valley the Feet of Mt Toubkal the highest in the north Africa.
Overnight at the Riad Jnane Imlil
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Day 4: Atlas Mountains – Marrakech.
After breakfast you enjoy a day trek with a local guide through the Berber villages and Imlil waterfalls with views of Mt Toubkal, learn about the Berber culture and life style.
Lunch by the pool at Riad Jnane Imlil, transfer back to Marrakech at the end of the afternoon

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• ​​Tizi n'Tichka pass panorama
• Ait Benhadou Ksars
• Dades gorges
• Rissani & Erfoud
• Merzouga golden dunes
• Draa valley

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS

• Duration: ................4 days /3 nights
• GRADE:.....................Easy. 
• PERIOD: ..................All the year.
• PICK UP DETAILS:.................Pick up at 8am (from your hotel in Marrakech / Meeting point)
• DROP OFF DETAILS:.............6-7pm at the hotel / Meeting point (day 4)
• ACCOMMODATION: ............Riad Panorma / Riad Baylon / Riad Jnane Imlil or similar, Nomadic camp (Basic or luxury), Riad Jnane Imlil
• FOOD & DRINKS:..................Fresh Salade & Hot meals Moroccan tagines will be provided in the restaurants. 

PRICE:.....................It depends on the group size, private or group tour, please contact us to get the quote.
SERVICES INCLUDED

• English speaking driver guide.
• Comfortable & AC vehicle (Gaz included) 
• 3 nights Accommodation (including 1 night at the nomadic camp, possible upgrade to the luxury camp)
• Camel ride in Merzouga dunes.
• Hike in the Atlas Mountains
• All meals (3 Breakfasts, 3 Evening Meals, 4 lunches)

SERVICE EXCLUDED

• Travel Insurance
• Drinks
• Visit Fees

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