2-Day Private Sahara & Atlas Escape
From Fes to Marrakech | Luxury Desert Tour
A journey of contrasts: from ancient medinas and cedar forests to the vast Sahara and cinematic kasbahs—crafted for the traveler who seeks more than a destination.
🗓 Day 1: Fes ➝ Ifrane ➝ Mid-Atlas ➝ Ziz Valley ➝ Sahara Desert (Merzouga)
Highlights: Alpine village • Cedar forest with wild monkeys • Sahara camel trek • Luxury desert camp
🚗 Morning Departure:
Begin your adventure with an early departure from Fes, heading south through the Middle Atlas Mountains, where the scenery quickly transforms from imperial city charm to alpine freshness.
🌲 Stop 1: Ifrane – “The Little Switzerland of Morocco”
Nestled at 1,665 meters, Ifrane surprises with its Swiss-style chalets, clean streets, and lush gardens. A brief stop here feels like stepping into a European postcard.
🐒 Stop 2: Azrou Cedar Forest
A tranquil walk in the cedar forest gives you the chance to meet the Barbary macaques and enjoy the crisp mountain air. Perfect for nature lovers and photographers.
🍽 Midday in Midelt
Pause for lunch in a charming Amazigh guesthouse beneath the High Atlas foothills. Savor seasonal Moroccan dishes, homemade with love.
🌴 Afternoon Drive through Ziz Valley
Continue south through the Ziz Valley, a dramatic ribbon of green oases and towering cliffs. Expect sweeping panoramas and moments of quiet awe.
🐪 Sunset Camel Trek in the Sahara
Arrive in Merzouga and meet your caravan of camels. Ride into the fiery-orange dunes of Erg Chebbi just as the sun begins to sink behind the horizon.
🏜 Overnight: Luxury Desert Camp
Welcome to your elegant tented suite set in the silence of the Sahara. Enjoy:
- Private en-suite accommodation
- Gourmet Moroccan dinner
- Live Berber drumming under the stars
- Optional sandboarding or night photography
Experience pure desert magic—no filters needed.
🗓 Day 2: Sahara ➝ Todra Gorge ➝ Ait Benhaddou ➝ High Atlas ➝ Marrakech
Highlights: Sunrise in the dunes • Todra Canyon walk • UNESCO site • High Atlas Pass
🌅 Desert Sunrise & Breakfast
Wake up early for a serene sunrise over the dunes, followed by a fresh breakfast at camp. Optional return by camel or 4×4 to Merzouga village.
🏞 Todra Gorge
Travel west toward the towering walls of Todra Gorge, where 300-meter cliffs rise dramatically over a crystal-clear river. Enjoy a scenic walk and optional visit with a local craftsperson.
🌹 Rose Valley or Dades Stop
Depending on the season, detour through the blooming Valley of Roses or the winding roads of Dades Gorge, with time for lunch in a picturesque kasbah restaurant.
🎬 Afternoon: Ouarzazate & Ait Benhaddou
Pass through Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of North Africa. Then continue to the ancient ksar of Ait Benhaddou—a UNESCO-protected fortress that has starred in Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and more.
Take a guided walk through this living piece of history, perched above a desert plain.
🏔 Tizi n’Tichka Pass → Marrakech
Cross the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m), winding through High Atlas villages with views that will stay with you forever.
🌇 Arrival in Marrakech (Evening)
Arrive in the Red City in the early evening. Drop-off at your riad or hotel in the medina, just in time for a rooftop mint tea or dinner under lantern light.
🌟 What’s Included:
- Private A/C vehicle with English-speaking driver
- 1 night in a luxury desert camp (en-suite)
- Camel trek experience
- Breakfasts & dinners
- All fuel, taxes & tolls
- Guided visit in Ait Benhaddou (optional)