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Day 1: Marrakech -Skoura
Yallah! Yallah! Let’s Go!
Get ready for the adventure. After breakfast, we depart around 9:00 am towards Skoura, crossing the majestic High Atlas Mountains with several scenic stops along the way. We’ll cross the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m) and enjoy a panoramic view of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most impressive and best-preserved fortified villages in Morocco. Located on the ancient caravan route, this adobe fortress is a unique example of traditional Berber architecture.
We continue via Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Desert,” then follow the Route of the Kasbahs, including a guided visit of Kasbah Amridil.
Overnight stay in a lodge
Day 2: Skoura -Desert
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
Day 3:Desert-Fes
We will head towards the vast Ziz valley of palm groves. Later on we will make our way through the scenic Tizi Ntalghamt pass and its dramatic mountain to Midelt. Arriving at 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. Arrival in Fes, and this marks the end of your 3-day Marrakech to Fes Desert Adventure with us.
