After breakfast, we depart from Marrakech crossing the High Atlas Mountains (2260 meters). Continue on the road to the Ksar Aït-Benhaddou, a village dating back ten centuries, where presently only 5-10 families call home.

Take a one-hour walk on foot to get to the top of the town and look out onto the region anchoring the foothills of the southern slopes of the High Atlas in the province of Ouarzazate, in the Ounila Valley. The Ksar (fortified village) is an impressive example of Southern Moroccan earthen clay architecture. The Ksar is above all a collective group of homes. Within the walls, which are reinforced by corner towers, granaries, and gates, you will find houses in a jumble, crowded together, some more modest, others resembling small urban castles decorated with geometric brick motifs. It is registered by the UNESCO World Heritage Site, and many Hollywood films were made using it as locations in their movies. Upon your return to town, lunch is served by the roadside, or, pick up a baguette, olives, and a slice of brie at a local grocer and have a picnic. In the afternoon, we take our route by crossing Ouarzazate to arrive in the Valley of the 1000 Kasbahs and the Valley of the Roses. Spend an incredible magical evening in the Dades Valley where the mountain range can reach up to 2800 meters in height.

After a good night’s sleep, you will be served a delicious traditional Amazigh breakfast while taking in some fresh air from the mountains and valleys. We will continue visiting the Gorges, then take the road to Merzouga by crossing Boumalne Dades. The Todra Gorge is recognized around the world as one of the most spectacular gorges. Lunch in a roadside café, then hit the road to Merzouga, for your unforgettable trek by camel to the tents, and a night of sunset over the dunes. An impeccable Amazigh dinner and entertainment from the “Boyz” of the camp around a bonfire under a canopy of stars.

Before sunrise, you will be awakened to climb the sand dunes for a breathtaking photo opportunity. We will then make our way back to the tent or hotel for a shower and breakfast before heading to Fez. On the way, we will pass through Erfoud, Errachidia, (originally established as a military outpost for the French Foreign Legion), the Ziz Valley, and Midelt to stop for lunch, then continue on the road. Stop to take pictures of one of the most spectacular cedar forests and observe Berbery Macaque monkey troops at play in Azrou. Stop in Ifrane, the French-built town, resembling any European village with red-tiled rooftops, and picturesque flower gardens. Take pictures and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and continue to finally arrive in Fez where we will drop you at your comfortable Riad.