During this trip, you will uncover the finest aspects of southern Morocco, traversing the lofty High Atlas mountains inhabited by Berber people, through the Dades and Todra canyons, and finally reaching the Sahara desert. Here, you can relish the sandy dunes, serene atmosphere, and a sky filled with stars.
Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges
Ait Ben Haddou - Early morning departure for the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah through the Tizi-n-Tichka col (2260m) and the High Atlas Mountains. Arrival in Ait ben Haddou, visit of the Kasbah and lunch on thespot. In the afternoon, way towards Ouarzazate to join Skoura and visit Amredhyle kasbah. Then, going towards the Dades Gorges through Kelaa Mgouna, Boumalne and the Dades Valley. Dinner and night in the hotel
Dades Gorges– Boumlane – Tinghir – Toudra Gorges - Tinjdad - Touroug - Erfoud - Merzouga
Erg Chebbi - After breakfast, return via the Dades Valley until Boumalne in order to continue in direction of Tinghir and the Toudra Gorges, walk in the Gorges and afterwards departure to join Erfoud by Tinjdad Palm grove (lunch on the spot) and the one of Touroug. Break in Erfoud to visit the marble and fossil production workshop and then going by track towards the amazing dunes of Erg Chebbi. Change 4×4 for dromedaries to contemplate the sunset and spend the night in the middle of the dunes. Dinner and night in bivouac under berber tents.
Merzouga - Rissani -Tazarine -Nkoub - Draa valley – Agdez – Anti Atlas Mountains - Ouarzazate
Draa Valley - You will wake up early to see the sunrise in the dunes then camel ride back to the hotel to shower and have breakfast,here you will meet your driver and start your journey with a first stop in Rissani one of the oldest cities in Morocco and the capital of destiny Alaoui family, it’s well know also of its traditional market after that you will continue your way via prosperous berber villages as Tazarine and Nkob where you will have lunch, In the afternoon, we will drive along the Dra’a Valley towards Agdez, passing by some oases and Kasbahs, beside the river. The oldest Kasbah of Tamnougalte, in the Dra’a Valley is situated near Agdez, and you will have some time to visit it. Some parts lie in ruins and some parts are still fully occupied. The last part of the day’s journey is across the Anti Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate. Here you will spend the night.
Night in the riad.
Ouarzazate – Kasbah Taourirt - Cinema Studio -High Atlas – Marrakech
Taourirt Kasbah - Before heading back to Marrakech, we will take some time to visit what is known to be the ‘Hollywood’ of Morocco. With this, we will visit three important sites, all of whom have actually been filmed in popular movies. The first stop will be to Kasbah Taourirt, once controlled by the pasha and his wives. This amazing castle shot screens from Rules of Engagement. While most movies have since been stopped shooting here, you can still enjoy beautiful ceilings with their original artwork. If you’re a movie buff, the next place will definitely be your favorite. The Atlas Film Studies gives you an opportunity to see sets from past movies, casting selections and who knows; maybe you can run into Brad Pitt filming a new movie. Lastly, we will head back to Marrakech crossing the high Atlas Mountains.end of our services.
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Transport with driver and fuel included
- Camel ride in the desert
- Lunch,Drinks,tips and travel insurance
- Entrance fees for visits to historical monuments ( Approx 30 euros)
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.