From Fes: 3-Day Desert Camel Tour via Merzouga to Marrakech

Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Merzouga Start with pickup from your accommodation in Fes and travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” before continuing to the cedar forests of Azrou, home to Barbary monkeys. Pass Berber villages, mountain landscapes, and the Ziz Valley oasis before lunch in Midelt. Continue toward Merzouga and the dunes of Erg Chebbi, where you’ll enjoy mint tea before setting off on a sunset camel ride across the Sahara. Arrive at your desert camp for dinner, traditional Berber music, and an overnight stay under the stars. Day 2: Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Kelaa Mgouna/Ouarzazate Enjoy a sunrise camel ride and breakfast at camp before departing along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Stop in Tinghir and explore the spectacular Todra Gorge, known for its towering canyon walls and palm oasis. After lunch, continue through the scenic Valley, passing dramatic rock formations and fortified kasbahs. Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Kelaa Mgouna or Ouarzazate. Day 3: Kelaa Mgouna/Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech After breakfast, head to Ait Ben Haddou for lunch and a visit to the UNESCO-listed ksar, famous for films including Gladiator, Babel, and Lawrence of Arabia. Continue through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying panoramic views and Berber villages along the way. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening with drop-off at your accommodation.