After breakfast, we pass through Kalaat M’Gouna and its Valley of Roses before reaching the spectacular Todra Gorge, where towering rock walls rise up to 300 m. The gorge opens into the lush Todra Valley, dotted with palm groves and small Berber villages.

We then continue towards the desert, with opportunities to experience authentic Berber life along the way. On arrival in Merzouga, we switch to camels for a ride across the golden dunes to enjoy the sunset time.

Overnight stay in a luxury camp

Recommendable Get up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise just around the camp for a wonderful start to your journey. We’ll explore the desert and meet its people, the nomadic tribes, as well as visit fossil quarries and the village of Khamlia, home to descendants of sub-Saharan Africans, renowned for their soulful Gnawa music.

At midday, we enjoy a unique culinary experience in the heart of the desert: a hands-on cooking class to learn how to prepare the traditional Berber pizza, or Madfouna. Guided by our local chefs, you’ll prepare the dough from scratch, create the flavorful filling of seasoned minced meat, fresh vegetables, and spices, and finally taste your homemade Berber pizza against the stunning desert backdrop.

Overnight stay in a Riad

We will head towards the vast Ziz valley of palm groves, then through the rugged mountains and winding passes of the Middle Atlas. Along the way, you will witness striking contrasts: from desert plateaus to verdant valleys and cool mountain air. Midelt.

Overnight in a hotel

We continue north through the heart of the Middle Atlas Mountains, the cedar forest, home to Barbary macaque monkeys. We carry on our journey crossing the Middle Atlas, stopping in Ifrane, known as the Switzerland of Morocco. leading us to the historic city of Fes, and this marks the end of your 5-day Marrakech to Fes Desert Adventure with us.