Marrakech - Boumalne Dades

Boumalne Dades - Begin your journey from your hotel or riad in Marrakech and head towards the lush valley of Dades Gorge. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains and cross the Tizi’n Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters, offering breathtaking panoramic views of mountains, valleys, and vibrant Berber villages.

Head south to Ouarzazate, known as the ‘Hollywood of Africa’ for its Atlas Film Studios where numerous blockbuster movies were filmed. Continue south to the Skoura palm grove, where we will explore Kasbah Amridil and Kelaat Mgouna, the town of roses, before reaching the Dades Gorges, passing through colorful Berber villages. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Villa Dades or a similar accommodation.

Boumalne Dades - Merzouga

Merzouga Desert - After breakfast, travel a short distance to Tinghir and the unique Toudgha gorges, where you can take a brief walk to admire the steep sides of the gorge and the narrow expanse of sky above. Continue to the Chebbi dunes via Tinjdad and the Oasis of Tafilalet near Erfoud, known for its Date Festival. Between Tinjdad and Erfoud, stop to explore the fascinating underground water channels that remain cool and prevent evaporation, essential for irrigation. In Erfoud, visit the workshops where thousands of fossils are crafted into various artifacts. Lunch will be along the way. Then, take a two-hour drive to Merzouga, crossing the dunes to reach the camp. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at The Erg Chebbi Luxury Desert Camp.

Merzouga

Merzouga Desert - Rise early to witness the spectacular sunrise, with the changing colors of the dunes and the play of shadows creating a mesmerizing sight. During your stay at the Erg Chebbi Dunes desert camp, you will have a private tent, with breakfast and dinner included. Enjoy desert activities such as camel trekking (from Merzouga to the camp) and sandboarding. After dinner, gather around the fire to sing Berber music under a star-filled sky and spend the night at The Erg Chebbi Luxury Desert Camp.

Merzouga - Ouarzazate

Ouarzazate - After breakfast, continue to the Draa Valley via the village of Tazzarine (featured in the film Babel), passing by NQob. Lunch will be somewhere along the way. In the afternoon, travel to Tansikht to drive along the ancient caravan route and discover the true Draa Valley with its vast palm trees and historic villages. At Agdez, at the head of the Draa Valley, visit Kasbah Tamnougalte, then cross the Anti Atlas at an altitude of about 1,700 meters. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at Riad Bouchdour or a similar accommodation in Ouarzazate.

Tamnougalt - At Agdez, at the head of the Draa Valley, visit Kasbah Tamnougalte. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at the Kasbah.

Ouarzazate - Marrakech

Marrakech - After breakfast, continue to the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou kasbah, a fortified ksar with beautiful Kasbahs. Ait Benhaddou has served as a natural backdrop for many films. Cross the river to explore the ksar. Leave the main road and take a side route to the Telouat kasbah, once belonging to the Lords of the Atlas, the Glaoui family, now in ruins. Return to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains.

• Private transportation
• Driver/Guide Speaking English and French
• Camel Ride in Erg Chebbi
• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast
• Stop when you want

• Lunches
• Drinks
• Tips
• Extra (if travelers would do an additional service while they are already on their tour)
• Quad & ATV at Erg Chebbi

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.