4-Day Shared Sahara Desert Tour

Depart from Marrakech and cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco's most famous kasbahs and filming locations for movies such as Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the "Gateway to the Desert", with the option to visit the famous Atlas Film Studios. Travel along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through Skoura and the Rose Valley before arriving in the beautiful Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight stay in a traditional guesthouse or kasbah.

After breakfast, continue towards the impressive Todra Gorge, one of the most spectacular canyons in southern Morocco. Enjoy time to walk through the gorge and admire its towering cliffs. Continue through traditional Berber villages and the oasis landscapes of southern Morocco before arriving in Merzouga, on the edge of the Sahara Desert. In the late afternoon, embark on a camel trek across the dunes to your desert camp. Enjoy a magical evening under the stars with a traditional Moroccan dinner, Berber music around the campfire and an unforgettable night in a luxury or standard desert camp.

After breakfast, discover the Sahara by 4×4. Visit fossil sites, the village of Hassi Labied and the famous village of Khamlia, known for its unique Gnawa music and cultural heritage. Explore black volcanic desert landscapes and experience authentic local traditions. In the afternoon, relax or enjoy optional activities such as sandboarding. Spend a second unforgettable night in the desert camp surrounded by the silence of the Sahara.

Wake up early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes before departing towards Fes. Travel through Rissani, once an important caravan trading centre, and continue through the spectacular Ziz Valley with its palm groves and dramatic landscapes. Pass through Midelt in the Middle Atlas Mountains before continuing to Azrou, famous for its cedar forests and Barbary macaques. Stop in Ifrane, often called the "Switzerland of Morocco" because of its alpine architecture and clean streets. Arrival in Fes in the late afternoon.