3 Day Budget tour in Morocco From Ouarzazate to Fes via Merzouga desert, Ait Ben Haddou, Todra, and Dades Gorges

Morocco Desert Tour from Ouarzazate

Day 01: Ouarzazate – Ait ben Haddou – Skoura – Rose Valley – Dades

We will start our Morocco desert tour from Ouarzazate and travel toward Dades Valley, we will pass through many different landscapes today as we travel to explore Ait Ben Hadou, which was designated as part of the human heritage by UNESCO in 1987 and the setting for several well-known movies shows. Such as Gladiator, Sahara, and Game of Thrones. This fortified Ksar sits in the province of Ouarzazate. A city also known as "the gate of the desert. It is where trips to "Dades," the Eastern Oasis, the Southern Road, and the Anti-Atlas Mountains begin.

Above all, Ouarzazate is a gateway to the thrilling experiences of the Great Southern. Continue traveling along the road of Thousand Kasbah toward Rose Valley for a wonderful visit of the Roses as a center of Moroccan roses and rose products. Acres of Persian roses grown. And harvested here to create rose water, creams prized throughout Morocco and the world before making our way to Dades for our final step of the day.

Overnight in Dades

Day 02: Dades – Todra gorges – Tinjdad – Merzouga desert

After breakfast, we will continue our traveling to Merzouga. First, we will take in the panoramic view of Dades Valley before moving on to Todra Gorges, also known as "Tinghir," and the Grand Canyon of Morocco. Here, we will stop to explore the area and see its fantastic rock walls that magically change color as the sun shines and reflect the light, we will have the chance to dip our legs in the water.

After that, we will continue on our journey and make a stop in the Tinjdad settlement to check out its impressive Berber architecture before moving on to the Merzouga desert, as we reach the Sahara we will see an amazing oasis of sand see that reflects the golden dunes of Merzouga desert.

Afternoon, we will take on a guided camel trip over the desert's dunes, guided by a local friendly guide who knows the area well. Time to cherish, we can explore the Sahara more by quad biking – on your own - and take pictures before we continue to our luxury camp where we'll spend the evening and take in the breathtaking scenery of the Sahara desert of Morocco.

When we get to our desert camp, we will be greeted with dates and mint tea. After that, we will relax and take in the breathtaking sunset as the sun sets over the golden dunes of Morocco's Sahara desert. We will enjoy a traditional dinner provided by the locals during our night in the peaceful and calm desert camp, followed by Berber music and a campfire time under the starry African sky. Later on, we shall go to our luxury tents with their king-size beds and private shower and bathroom. Merzouga Desert is a fantastic destination to explore and create lifelong memories.

Overnight in Merzouga desert

Day 03: Merzouga desert – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fes

Early morning, we will wake up to take in the gorgeous desert sunrise, then we will eat breakfast and take a shower before we set off on our journey to Fez city. We will pass through the Ziz Oasis on the route to Midelt, where we'll stop to take in the priceless visit of the Ziz Valley framed by a thousand date palms.

Continue to Azrou, the capital city of the Medium Atlas. This city renowned for its Atlas cedar forest which is home to Barbary apes. Next, we will continue to Ifran; a city which famous for its chalet-style homes and is sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of Morocco. Finally, we will reach our last destination; the City of Fez.