Day 01 :
Fes – Middle Atlas – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert
- 08:00 AM: Depart from Fes.
- 09:30 AM: Stop in Ifrane, known as "Little Switzerland" for its alpine architecture and cleanliness.
- 10:15 AM: Visit the Cedar Forest of Azrou. Look for the wild Barbary Macaques (monkeys) in the trees.
- 01:00 PM: Lunch in the town of Midelt, situated between the Middle and High Atlas mountains.
- 02:30 PM: Cross the Tizi n'Haylaj pass and descend into the Ziz Valley. Stop for panoramic photos of the massive palm groves.
- 05:30 PM: Arrive in Merzouga (Erg Chebbi dunes). Meet your camel guide.
- 06:00 PM: 1-Hour Camel Trek: Mount your camels to watch the sunset over the dunes.
- 07:00 PM: Arrive at the Desert Camp. Enjoy traditional dinner, Berber drums, and sleep under the stars or in a luxury tent.
- Overnight: Desert Camp.
Day 02 :
Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
- 06:00 AM: Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes.
- 07:30 AM: Breakfast and camel ride back to the village.
- 09:00 AM: Drive to Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalt, and the birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty. Visit a local souk if it is market day.
- 11:00 AM: Drive towards the Todra Gorge via the palm groves of Tinejdad.
- 01:00 PM: Lunch at the entrance of the Todra Gorge.
- 02:30 PM: Walk along the Todra Gorge canyon floor. The cliffs here rise 300m vertically, and you can see rock climbers.
- 04:30 PM: Drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Dades Valley.
- 05:30 PM: Walk to the "Monkey Fingers" rock formations in the Dades gorge.
- Overnight: Hotel/Riad in Dades or Boumalne.
Day 03 :
Dades – Rose Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate
- 08:30 AM: Breakfast.
- 09:30 AM: Drive through the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and the Valley of Roses. Stop at Kalaat M'Gouna, famous for rose water production.
- 11:00 AM: Visit the Skoura Oasis and the Kasbah Amridil (optional), a beautifully preserved Kasbah surrounded by palm trees.
- 01:00 PM: Lunch in Ouarzazate.
- 03:00 PM: Visit the Kasbah Taourirt in Ouarzazate, a historic fortress and former home of the Pasha of Marrakech.
- 05:00 PM: Optional visit to the Atlas Film Studios.
- Overnight: Hotel/Riad in Ouarzazate.
Day 04 :
Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
- 08:30 AM: Depart Ouarzazate.
- 09:00 AM: Visit the Ait Ben Haddou Ksar, a UNESCO World Heritage site and filming location for movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
- 11:00 AM: Begin the ascent of the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m).
- 01:00 PM: Lunch at a panoramic viewpoint along the way.
- 02:30 PM: Stop at an Argan Oil cooperative to watch the women make oil and toast.
- 04:30 PM: Descend towards the Haouz plains.
- 05:30 PM: Arrive in Marrakech. Drop-off at your hotel/Riad.