A one-way journey from Ouarzazate to Fes with the gorges, a night in the Sahara and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas.
Perfect if you are travelling across Morocco from south to north. You follow the road of the thousand kasbahs, sleep in the desert of Merzouga and arrive in Fes through the Middle Atlas.
Three days, three very different landscapes: kasbahs and gorges, dunes, and cedar forests.
A one-way route from the south to the imperial cities. It is ideal if you have visited Marrakech and the Atlas and want to continue to Fes through the gorges and the Sahara.
Each day has a different landscape: the kasbahs and canyons, the dunes, and finally the green Middle Atlas.
Tour highlights
The road of the thousand kasbahs
The Dades and Todra gorges
Camel ride and night in Erg Chebbi
The Ziz valley
Midelt and the cedar forests
Arrival in Fes
The route
1Ouarzazate
2Dades
3Todra
4Merzouga
5Midelt
6Fes
Day by day
Day1
Ouarzazate – Dades – Todra
The Rose Valley, the Dades valley and the Todra gorges. Night near the gorges.
East of Ouarzazate you follow the road of the thousand kasbahs: the palm grove of Skoura, the Rose Valley of Kalaat M'Gouna and the curving road of the Dades gorges. In the afternoon you continue to Tinghir and walk into the narrow Todra gorges before the night.
Day2
Todra – Merzouga
Erfoud and Rissani, then the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Camel ride and night in the camp.
From the Todra gorges you cross the stony plateau to Tinejdad and the oasis of Erfoud, known for its fossils and dates. After a stop in Rissani, the old caravan capital of the Tafilalet, you arrive in Merzouga and the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Day3
Merzouga – Midelt – Fes
Sunrise in the dunes, the Ziz valley, Midelt and the cedar forest of Ifrane to Fes.
After the sunrise over Erg Chebbi and breakfast, you travel north through the Tafilalet palm groves and the Ziz valley, with a stop at a viewpoint over the gorges. Lunch in Midelt, then the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, Azrou and Ifrane, before arriving in Fes in the evening.
Included
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, riad or the airport
Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan
Professional driver who speaks several languages
Fuel, tolls and parking
Nights in hand-picked hotels, riads or kasbahs
Breakfast and dinner every night
Camel ride into the dunes at sunset
Night in a desert camp
Not included
Lunches
Drinks
Entrance fees to monuments
Local city guides (on request)
Tips and personal expenses
Good to know
This is a private tour: only your group travels in the vehicle. You can add days, change cities or choose the level of the hotels.
The price depends on the number of travellers and the hotels you choose. Ask us and we will send you the exact price.
Frequently asked questions
Are the tours private?
Yes. Only your group travels in the vehicle, with your own driver. We do not run shared tours.
How much does a tour cost?
The price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the level of accommodation. Send us your dates and we will reply with a clear price.
Can I change the itinerary?
Of course. You can add days, start or finish in another city, or choose different hotels. Every tour can be adapted.
What is the desert camp like?
Our camps in Merzouga have tents with real beds, dinner and breakfast. Luxury tents with private bathroom are available on request.
When is the best time to travel?
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal. Winter days are sunny but desert nights are cold; summer is very hot in the south.