Fint Oasis

Day 1 Begin your adventure with a morning pickup from your hotel in Fez. Drive through the Middle Atlas, passing by Ifrane, a winter ski resort built by the French to resemble a quaint Swiss village. Stop at the cedars forest in Azrou to enjoy nature and feed the monkeys. Spend the rest of the day winding your way through forests, springs, jagged rock faces, and Berber villages as you cross the Atlas Mountains and descend to the Sahara Desert. Halfway through your journey, stop for lunch in the town of Midelt, famous for its fossils and rocks. Continue to Merzouga, stopping to enjoy panoramic views of the vast Palm Trees oasis. After you arrive, head straight to the traditional Kasbah on the foot of the dunes of Erg-Chebbi. Refresh yourself with mint tea before riding a camel across the sandy dunes as the sun goes down. Spend the night in a Berber tent at a camp. Have dinner around the campfire, listen to traditional Berber music, and relax under the stars. Day 2 Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the camp before heading to Ouarzazate via the rugged Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. As you drive, admire the Kasbahs that rise like turreted sand castles along this ancient caravan trading route. Stop for lunch before going on a short hike in Todra Gorge. Next, drive through the Dadès Valley past dramatic escarpments to reach your hotel. Enjoy a delicious dinner before heading to sleep. Day 3 After breakfast, visit the town of Ouarzazate and its monuments, the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studios movie studios, the largest and most famous in Africa. Have lunch in Ait Ben Haddou before visiting the area's famous Kasbah, declared a UNESCO World Heritage. As you explore, see where they filmed movies including The Gladiator, Babel, and Lawrence of Arabia. Next, continue your journey through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, the highest mountain path in North Africa. Climb from the plains up to 7,500 feet above sea level, driving through small villages and passing picturesque small waterfalls. Finish your tour in Marrakech.

Start your adventure with an early morning pickup from your accommodation in Fes. Travel across the Saiss Plain towards the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through Ifran and Azrou. Keep an eye out for Barbary apes along the roadside and stop for photos if you spot any. Continue your journey to Midelt for a lunch break. Afterward, head past the Ziz River and its numerous tall palm trees to Erfoud, then proceed to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi, where your camel caravan awaits. Ride a camel through the dunes and witness the stunning colors of the sunset. Return to the desert camp to freshen up before enjoying dinner under the stars, accompanied by music performed by local musicians. Spend the night at the camp. In the morning, enjoy a sunrise camel ride before meeting your guide in Merzouga. Marvel at the scenery as you travel to your next destination. Explore the oasis of Tinghir and take a stroll along the banks of the Todgha River. Visit Berber villages to learn about the local culture, then head to the Todgha Canyons and stop for lunch. Drive along the Kasbah Road to the Dades Valley, where you can visit a fortified Kasbah before arriving at your accommodation for the night, where dinner will be served. After breakfast, visit Ouarzazate and its landmarks, including the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studios, the largest and most famous movie studios in Africa. Next, journey to Fint Oasis near Ouarzazate. Have lunch in Ait Ben Haddou and explore its renowned Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and filming location for movies like Gladiator, Babel, and Lawrence of Arabia. Finally, continue through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, the highest mountain path in North Africa. Ascend from the plains to 7,500 feet above sea level, passing through quaint villages and scenic waterfalls.

Day 1: Marrakech to Zagora • Morning Departure: Begin your journey early in the morning from your hotel in Marrakech. • High Atlas Mountains: Drive through the High Atlas Mountains, passing through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, which offers stunning panoramic views. • Ait Benhaddou: Arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou, Morocco’s most famous Kasbah. Explore the Kasbah and enjoy lunch in the area. • Draa Valley: Continue your journey to the Draa Valley, the longest valley in Morocco, known for its lush palm groves and ancient Kasbahs. • Sunset Photography: Before reaching your camp, you’ll have an hour to capture the breathtaking sunset with your camera. • Arrival at the Camp: Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed with traditional Moroccan tea. • Dinner and Entertainment: Enjoy a delicious dinner followed by local music and storytelling around the campfire. • Overnight in the Camp: Spend the night in a traditional desert camp under the starry sky. Day 2: Zagora to Marrakech • Sunrise Experience: Wake up early to witness the magnificent sunrise over the desert. • Breakfast and Camel Ride: After breakfast, take a camel ride (or an ATV ride if possible ) through the desert back to your bus. • Return to Marrakech: Begin your journey back to Marrakech, with several scenic stops along the way. • Drop-off: Arrive in Marrakech and drop off at your desired location. This itinerary offers a mix of adventure, culture, and relaxation, with plenty of opportunities to take in the beautiful Moroccan landscapes.

Detailed Description of the Journey **Day 1: From Fes to the Desert Camp** Start your adventure with an early morning pickup from your accommodation in Fes. Cross the vast Saiss Plain and head toward the lush cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Along the way, pass through the charming towns of Ifran, known for its European-style architecture, and Azrou. Keep your eyes peeled for the playful Barbary apes that often gather on the roadside. Stop to snap some photos of these curious monkeys in their natural habitat. As you continue your journey, you'll arrive in Midelt for a delicious lunch. Afterward, travel past the Ziz River, which is lined with thousands of tall palm trees, creating a beautiful oasis landscape. Your next stop is Erfoud, a town known for its date production. Finally, you'll reach Merzouga and the impressive Erg Chebbi dunes, where a camel caravan will be waiting to take you on an unforgettable ride. As you ride your camel into the desert, watch the sun set over the towering dunes, painting the sky in a stunning array of colors. Once you arrive at your desert camp, freshen up and enjoy a hearty dinner under the stars, accompanied by traditional music performed by local musicians. Spend the night in the camp, surrounded by the serene beauty of the desert. **Day 2: Exploring Oases and Canyons** Wake up early to witness a breathtaking sunrise from the back of your camel. Afterward, meet your guide in Merzouga and begin your journey to the oasis of Tinghir. Here, take a leisurely walk along the banks of the Todgha River, surrounded by lush greenery and stunning rock formations. Next, visit the Berber villages in the area, where you can learn about the local culture and traditions. Then, head to the dramatic Todgha Canyons, with their towering cliffs and narrow gorges. Stop for a delicious lunch before continuing your journey along the scenic Kasbah Road to the Dades Valley. Visit one of the fortified Kasbahs along the way, and finally, arrive at your accommodation for the night, where you'll enjoy a delightful dinner. **Accommodation: Dades or Ouarzazate** **Day 3: Discovering Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou** After a hearty breakfast, explore the town of Ouarzazate, known as the "Gateway to the Sahara." Visit the historic Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studios, the largest and most famous movie studios in Africa. Next, make your way to the tranquil Fint Oasis near Ouarzazate. Enjoy lunch in Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its stunning Kasbah. As you wander through this ancient fortified village, you'll recognize locations from famous movies like "Gladiator," "Babel," and "Lawrence of Arabia." Continue your journey through the majestic High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, the highest mountain road in North Africa. Marvel at the breathtaking views as you climb to 7,500 feet above sea level, passing through picturesque villages and cascading waterfalls along the way.

✅Day 1: Marrakech To Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou To Dades Valley Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Marrakech, crossing the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, the highest in North Africa, offering stunning views of the Atlas Mountains. En route, you'll visit the ancient Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its earthen architecture. Next, the journey continues through Ouarzazate, known as the "Gateway to the Sahara," where you can explore the Taourirt Kasbah. By late afternoon, you'll arrive in Dades Valley, where you'll settle into your charming hotel for the night. ✅Day 2: Dades Valley to Merzouga After breakfast, the journey continues through the rugged landscapes of the Todra Gorge, a dramatic canyon with towering cliffs. Here, you'll have time to explore the gorge, often called Morocco's Grand Canyon, and take in its natural beauty. The tour then heads deeper into the desert, passing through Berber villages and the ancient city of Erfoud, known for its fossil quarries. By late afternoon, you'll reach the golden dunes of Merzouga. After a traditional mint tea, you'll embark on a camel trek into the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes, where you'll witness a breathtaking sunset. The evening is spent in a Berber desert camp, where you can enjoy a traditional dinner, music, and a night under the starry desert sky. ✅Day 3: Merzouga to Marrakech Wake up early to experience the magical sunrise over the dunes, a highlight of the trip. After breakfast, you'll ride your camel back to Merzouga, where the journey back to Marrakech begins. The return route takes you through the picturesque Draa Valley, with its palm groves and ancient kasbahs. You'll pass through the city of Ouarzazate once more before ascending the Atlas Mountains and descending into Marrakech, where the tour concludes in the evening. Throughout this 3-day journey, you'll experience the best of Morocco's diverse landscapes, from the majestic Atlas Mountains to the vast Sahara Desert, with opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture and traditions along the way.

Day 1: Marrakech – Telouet Kasbah – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah Depart from your Marrakech hotel at 8:30am by air-conditioned vehicle and head toward Ouarzazate. Admire the majestic Moroccan scenery and small, tiered villages as you soar toward the High Atlas by way of the winding Tizi-n-Tichka pass. Continue on the meandering roads to the Telouet kasbah, an ancestral residence of the Pasha Glaoui of Marrakech. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at the historic kasbah, and then cross the Telouet trail, which used to be a trade route connecting sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech. Once you reach the stunning red landscapes and green olive trees of the Ounila Valley, discover the Aït Benhaddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take in a beautiful sunset from the top tower of the kasbah before sitting down to dinner and checking in for your overnight stay in the 3-star Ait Benhaddou hotel. Day 2: Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Fint Oasis – Marrakech Enjoy breakfast and then get back in your air-conditioned vehicle for the drive to Ouarzazate, the site where movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Star Wars and Gladiator have been filmed. Take in the panoramic views and visit the ancient Taourirt kasbah, another UNESCO World Heritage site and home to two film studios and the Museum of Cinema. Explore the studios and continue on to the Fint Oasis, a beautiful palm grove made up of four traditional Berber villages. Visit a Berber house and enjoy Moroccan mint tea. Sit down for lunch then return to Marrakech in the late afternoon.

an overview of the film studios and different movie sites of the area. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to visit two ancient Kasbahs without hassle. Tour the famous Aït Ben Haddou-Kasbah und explore the fascinating Telouet Kasbah in the Atlas mountains. Hear about the movies that have been filmed in the ‘Hollywood of Morocco’ and have a typical lunch at a local family's home.Last but not least, visit the Oasis of Fint for guided walk and learn more about the Berber village life. Enjoy the stunning view of the Fint valley and its palm groves before you drive back to Ouarzazate. -What to expect-Itinerary You will meet your guide in front of your riad or hotel in Ouarzazate at 9:30 am. Start the day at the old Kasbah of Ouarzazate named Taourirt where you have some time to explore the narrow pedestrian streets on your own and visit the palace with its countless rooms which seem like a labyrinth. Afterwards, you can have a look at the movie museum just on the other side of the road. Stop At: Atlas Film Studio, Km 5, road of Marrakech bp 28, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco Continue to the Atlas Corporation film studios, where you can discover the diverse sets and listen to the anecdotes of the multiple movies and actors. Several famous movies like Gladiator, Babel, Prince of Persia, and recently The Physician have been shot in those studios. Guided tour of the movie studios in a group included. A little outside of Ouarzazate lies Aït Ben Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot. This photogenic city is also listed as unesco World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour with a local guide.At: Telouet Kasbah, Telouet Morocco Continue through the breathtaking landscape to Telouet. This fortress was occupied by Thami el Glaoui before he was expelled by independence efforts. One section has unfortunately disintegrated into red sand, but you can still visit the beautiful rooms with mosaic tiles and wood carvings. After the visit, we pass the High Atlas mountains over the Aguelmous pass with scenic views. We can stop for panoramic views of the berber Villages and visit a cooperative run by women in the Atlas Mountains, where the famous Argan oil is produced by hand and organic delicacies and beauty products are sold. You'll continue the tour to the Oasis Fint, where you will enjoy your traditional lunch at a local family's home. You have time to explore the quiet and peaceful oasis at the river together with a guide and learn about the local life of the friendly inhabitants. Return travel to Ouarzazate and get dropped off at your Hotel/Riad in the late afternoon. For lunch, you can choose between Couscous or Tajine (both with meat, chicken or vegetarian), or meat skewers.

Embark on a mesmerizing 3-day journey from Marrakech to Merzouga, a captivating desert destination that will leave you awe-inspired. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and enchanting traditions of Morocco as you venture through diverse landscapes and encounter unforgettable experiences along the way. Day 1: Marrakech to Dades Gorges Your adventure begins in Marrakech, where you'll meet your knowledgeable guide and embark on a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains. Marvel at the breathtaking mountain scenery, pass by traditional Berber villages, and capture stunning panoramic views. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to visit the UNesCO-listed Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a remarkable fortified village with a fascinating history. As the day progresses, you'll continue your journey to the captivating Dades Gorges, known for its rugged cliffs and dramatic rock formations. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in a charming riad or hotel, savoring the tranquility of the surroundings. Day 2: Dades Gorges to Merzouga After a delicious breakfast, prepare for a day of exploration and discovery. Traverse the captivating Dades Valley, known as the "Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs," with its lush palm groves, ancient fortified villages, and picturesque landscapes. Capture stunning photographs of the awe-inspiring scenery and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the region. As you continue your journey, you'll venture into the Sahara Desert, where the golden sand dunes of Merzouga beckon. Experience the thrill of a lifetime as you ride a camel through the vast desert, witnessing the mesmerizing sunset over the dunes. Your day concludes with a magical night in a traditional desert camp, where you'll enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner under the starlit sky. Immerse yourself in the rhythmic beats of Berber music and indulge in the tranquility of the desert. Day 3: Merzouga to Marrakech Wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the Sahara Desert, an awe-inspiring moment that will stay with you forever. After breakfast, bid farewell to the desert and embark on your return journey to Marrakech. Traverse the diverse landscapes of Morocco, passing through charming Berber villages and picturesque oases. Marvel at the changing scenery and capture the essence of the country's natural beauty. Your adventure concludes as you arrive back in Marrakech, filled with incredible memories and a deep appreciation for the captivating beauty of Morocco's desert landscapes. Throughout your 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, you'll be accompanied by experienced guides who will share their knowledge, insights, and stories, ensuring an enriching and unforgettable experience. From the majestic Atlas Mountains to the golden sands of the Sahara, this journey will immerse you in the heart and soul of Morocco, leaving you with cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

This private full-day tour in and around the desert capital Ouarzazate gives you an overview of the film studios and different movie sites along with the opportunity to visit two ancient Kasbahs and a secluded oasis without hassle. You will meet your guide in front of your riad or hotel in Ouarzazate at 9:00 am. Start the day at the old kasbah of Ouarzazate named Taourirt where you will have some time to explore the narrow pedestrian streets on your own and visit the countless labyrinthine rooms of the palace. Afterwards, you can have a look at the movie museum just on the other side of the road. Continue to the Atlas Corporation film studios, where you can discover the diverse sets and listen to the anecdotes of the multiple movies and actors. Several famous movies like Gladiator, Babel, Prince of Persia, and recently The Physician have been shot in those studios.have been shot in those studios. You can have a look at a fortified city wall which has been used in the movie Gladiator starring Russel Crowe and enjoy a panoramic view over Ouarzazarte which goes on until the snow covered Atlas Mountains. The next highlight is the ancient Kasbah Tifoultout 8 km outside the city. This fortress belonged to the family of Thami El Glaoui, Pasha of Marrakech from 1912 to 1956. A part of this old Kashbah is used as a hotel/restaurant, the rest is slowly crumbling into the red desert sand. You'll continue the trip to Oasis Fint, where you will enjoy your traditional lunch at a local family's home. You have time to explore the quiet and peaceful oasis at the river together with a guide and learn about the local life of the friendly inhabitants. Return travel to Ouarzazate and get dropped off at your hotel/riad in the late afternoon. 

Embark on a memorable 2-day excursion from Marrakech and immerse yourself in the wonders of Fint Oasis and Ouarzazate. Delight in the opportunity to explore numerous historical and monumental sites during this captivating tour, which includes convenient pick-up and drop-off services in a spacious van with 8 seats. You'll travel in comfort with an air-conditioned vehicle and be accompanied by a bilingual driver throughout your journey. Your itinerary encompasses an array of remarkable experiences, such as visiting the Kasbah Glaoui, where entry tickets and a guide will enhance your exploration. Additionally, a professional guide will accompany you in Ait Ben Haddou, enriching your understanding of this fascinating location. You'll also have the chance to visit the renowned Studio of Film in Ouarzazate (Oscar) with an entry ticket and guide at your disposal. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Oasis Fint in Ouarzazate City, where you can relish the serene atmosphere and take in the enchanting surroundings. Experience a restful night in a luxurious hotel in Fint, complete with a delightful dinner and a scrumptious breakfast to fuel your adventures. You'll also have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing 1 hour and 30 minutes of walking in Fint, allowing you to truly connect with the destination. To further enrich your journey, an entry ticket and guide will be provided for your exploration of the captivating Kasbah Taurirte. Prepare for an extraordinary trip filled with discovery, cultural immersion, and stunning landscapes as you embark on this two-day adventure departing from Marrakech.