Sahara Big South Exploration

After collecting your luggage, you will be met by your driver or agent waiting outside the airport, in front of the Arrivals exit, holding a sign with your name. Please ensure you meet your driver before leaving the pick-up area. You will then enjoy a comfortable transfer to your chosen hotel in Marrakech. Once checked in, the rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure – whether you choose to begin exploring the vibrant streets of Marrakech at your own pace or simply relax and enjoy the hotel’s facilities. Overnight in Marrakech.

After an early breakfast, we will collect you from your hotel reception at around 8:00 am for a scenic journey to Fez. The route passes through charming towns such as Settat and Berrechid, as well as Casablanca and Rabat, where we will pause for a lunch break (not included). By evening, you will arrive in Fez, Morocco’s first imperial city with over 1,200 years of history. Its UNESCO-listed Medina is home to notable sites including Fes el Bali, the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Attarine Madrasa, the Quaraouiyine Mosque, the Nejjarine Fountain and the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. After checking in to your chosen hotel, enjoy dinner and prepare for the adventures ahead.

After breakfast, you have the option to join a morning tour of Fez, exploring the Medina, Fes el Bali, and the city’s notable monuments. Following lunch in the Medina (not included), we depart for Midelt. The journey takes you through Ifrane, often called the ‘Switzerland of Morocco’ for its alpine feel, and Azrou, a charming Berber village nestled within a cedar forest. You will arrive in Midelt by evening, a town situated between the Middle and High Atlas Mountains. Check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner before settling in for the night.

After breakfast, we begin with a tour of Midelt before continuing by coach towards Merzouga. En route, we cross the stunning Ziz Valley and stop in Erfoud to explore its fossil-rich surroundings. We then visit Rissani, where you may choose to have lunch. The journey concludes at the golden dunes of Merzouga, offering a true sense of being in the heart of the desert. Upon arrival at Palmeras & Dunas Lodge, we proceed further into the sand to reach the camp where you will spend the night. Once settled, enjoy a warm dinner around a campfire with the local Berber team. Overnight accommodation is at a hotel in Merzouga.

You’ll rise early to climb a sand dune and witness a stunning desert sunrise—a truly unforgettable sight as the sky fills with vibrant colours. After savouring a traditional breakfast, we’ll set off through the Draa Valley, passing the Berber village of Agdez, before arriving in Ouarzazate. Once checked in at your hotel, you’ll have the afternoon free to relax or explore at your own pace. Overnight in Ouarzazate.

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel. We recommend visiting the impressive Taourirte Kasbah, built in the 17th century by the Glaoui tribe. You may also wish to explore the nearby cinema studio or the Fint oasis. Following lunch (not included), we travel by coach along the scenic Atlas Mountain Range, returning to Marrakech by evening. Overnight in Marrakech.

After breakfast, you will have some time to enjoy your final moments in Marrakech before your transfer to the airport. Your driver will collect you from the hotel at the appropriate time to ensure a smooth journey to Marrakech airport for your onward flight.