6 HOURS OF DRIVING

Your exciting 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga will begin early. We’ll pick you up at 8:00 AM from your hotel or riad.

Our first destination will be the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. To get there, we’ll cross the Tizi Ntichka Pass and the High Atlas Mountains, passing through traditional Berber villages made of clay. Along the way, we’ll make several stops to take photos of the scenery, stretch your legs, or enjoy a cup of coffee.

After a quick lunch stop in Ouarzazate, we’ll continue toward the Skoura Oasis, one of the largest oases in the Moroccan Sahara Desert. It is famous for the beautifully restored Amridil Kasbah, which is well worth a visit.

Follow a local guide at the kasbah to explore the site and learn about Saharan architecture and the irrigation techniques used in the nearby oases since medieval times.

From there, we’ll travel through the Rose Valley, renowned for its Damask rose plantations and local women’s cooperatives that produce rose water and rose-based cosmetics.

Before arriving at our lodge, we’ll make a brief stop at the top of the Dades Canyons to take in the views.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge in the Dades Valley.

Accommodation Details:

• Hotel Panorama
• Hotel Babylon

4 HOURS OF DRIVING

After a delightful breakfast, we’ll start our journey along the Road of 1001 Kasbahs toward the oasis village of Tinghir. There, you’ll enjoy the enchanting ambiance of the Todgha River, with the option to stroll along its banks and reflect on the timeless and unique lifestyle of Berber villages and kasbahs. Eventually, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the awe-inspiring sight of the towering cliffs of the Todgha Gorges.

Following a fruitful morning, we’ll head to the Gorges for lunch.

In the afternoon, we’ll continue our journey to Erfoud, renowned for its date market and fossilized marble production.

Next, we’ll visit the holy town of Rissani, the cradle of the Alaouite dynasty, which still reigns over Morocco today.

From there, we’ll make our way to Merzouga. Get ready for an exhilarating camel ride, during which you can sit back and marvel at the shifting colors of the dunes and an unforgettable sunset.

Afterward, you’ll return to your Sahara desert camp, where a magical Moroccan dinner awaits under the stars, accompanied by a campfire.

Relax and enjoy your meal as local nomads entertain you with soulful drum music that resonates deeply and captivates your spirit.

After this mesmerizing experience, settle in for a glamorous overnight stay.

Accommodation Details:

• Comfortable Camp
• Luxury Camp

6 HOURS OF DRIVING

After an early wake-up to witness the sunrise and enjoy a camel ride (or a jeep transfer), you’ll return to the village of Merzouga, where you’ll meet your driver and prepare for another day of sightseeing and adventures.

We’ll cross the volcanic formations of the northeastern Anti-Atlas range toward the village of Nkob, where the legendary Draa Valley begins.

As we travel along the valley, you’ll pass through several clay-built villages scattered throughout the region. By mid-afternoon, we’ll arrive at Agdz, which means "resting place" in Berber, as it once served as a stopover for ancient camel caravans traveling through the Sahara Desert between Marrakech and Timbuktu.

From there, we’ll continue to Ouarzazate, where you’ll spend the night at your hotel.

Accommodation Details:

• Hotel Kenzi
• Dar Chamaa