Three days, done in comfort: cross the High Atlas to the kasbahs of Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate, settle into the Dades Valley for the night, then let Todgha Gorge's cliffs lead you on to Merzouga - where a sunset camel trek delivers you to a luxury Sahara camp, gourmet dinner and live nomadic music included.
The return leg winds back through the Atlas at its own pace, past Berber villages, with plenty of stops for photos along the way.
Day one crosses the Atlas via Tizi n'Tichka to the Dades Valley, with an optional stop at Ait Benhaddou along the way. Day two threads Todgha Gorge and Erfoud before a sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes and a night in a luxury desert camp. Day three visits Rissani's market before the scenic return to Marrakech.
What's included:
Not included: lunches, beverages, the optional guided tour of Ait Benhaddou, and gratuities.
• Enjoy a private pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech or Marrakech's airport and set off on a scenic private drive through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass (Elevation: 2205 m), stopping at panoramic viewpoints for photos.
• Optional Guided tour of Ait Benhaddou fortress to capture a UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic filming location for movies such as the Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
• Visit Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa” before arriving in the Dades Valley for a stay at a premium Hotel.
• After a delightful breakfast enjoy a morning drive through the Todgha Gorge dramatic rock formations and rose fields.
• Explore Erfoud, renowned for its fossil workshops and prehistoric rock art.
• Arrive in Merzouga for a sunset camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes to your luxury desert camp.
• Enjoy a gourmet Moroccan dinner under the stars, accompanied by live nomadic music.
• Enjoy a breathtaking sunrise over the Sahara dunes followed by a delightful breakfast at camp.
• Head to Rissani and visit it’s lively Market, a bustling hub of Saharan culture and traditional trade.
• Return to Marrakech via the Atlas Mountains, with final stops for photos of remote beautiful Berber villages.
