Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dades Valley or Tinghir
After breakfast, depart from Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains through the scenic Tizi N’Tichka Pass (2260m). Enjoy panoramic stops and visit an argan oil cooperative to see traditional production. Continue to the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and backdrop for many movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After a guided tour, head to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” and pass through Skoura palm oasis before reaching the Dades Valley or Tinghir. Dinner and overnight at a charming hotel surrounded by kasbahs and palm groves.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Camel Trek in Erg Chebbi
After breakfast, drive along the Road of 1000 Kasbahs through Tinghir and lush palm groves. Explore the breathtaking Todra Gorges, a natural canyon with 300m cliffs. Continue via Touroug for lunch and pass through Erfoud, famous for fossils. In the afternoon, reach Merzouga where camels await for a trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset. Arrive at your luxury desert camp, enjoy a traditional dinner, Berber music by the fire, and stargazing under the Sahara sky. Overnight in private tent with ensuite facilities.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert Tour – Nomads – Khamlia – Oasis Exploration

Wake up early to watch the sunrise paint the dunes in golden light. After breakfast, set off on a 4×4 adventure across the desert. Explore striking black volcanic rock formations, visit a nomadic family, and enjoy the rhythms of live Gnawa music in Khamlia village.

Depending on the season, stop at the beautiful Lake Dayet Srij, often home to flamingos and other desert wildlife. After lunch in Merzouga or Hassi Labied, discover the region’s ancient underground irrigation system and take a peaceful walk through a palm grove at the edge of Erg Chebbi.

For those seeking extra excitement, optional quad biking or buggy rides are available before returning to your luxury camp. End the day with dinner, relaxation, and another unforgettable night under the stars.

Day 4: Erg Chebbi – Rissani – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – High Atlas – Marrakech
Enjoy sunrise over the Sahara, then breakfast at camp. Ride back to the village by 4×4 or camel. Visit the traditional Rissani market (if time allows) before traveling through the Draa Valley, famous for its kasbahs, Berber villages, and endless palm groves. Continue past Ouarzazate and cross the High Atlas Mountains to return to Marrakech in the evening, with drop-off at your hotel/riad.

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