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Between Souks and Sahara: From Marrakech to the Desert

A journey into the heart of southern Morocco, through the wonders of the High Atlas Mountains, historic kasbahs, the fragrant Valley of Roses and the vastness of the Merzouga Desert. Over three days, you will travel through Berber villages, dramatic rock-carved gorges, ancient palm groves and golden dunes, with a magical night in a desert camp under the stars.

DAY 1

Marrakech – Ait-Ben-Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dadès Valley

Departure from Marrakech after breakfast, crossing the impressive High Atlas Mountains along the scenic road leading to the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, at 2,260 metres, the highest in Morocco. Surrounded by spectacular mountain landscapes, you will reach the famous Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its earthen fortifications and as a filming location for productions such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. The tour continues towards Ouarzazate, an important Berber city expanded by the French in the 1920s and today home to the Atlas Studios, the most famous film studios in North Africa. The journey then continues through the Valley of Roses, famous for the cultivation of the Damask rose, before reaching the Dadès Valley, where you will visit the spectacular Dadès Gorges, deep and scenic canyons carved into the red rock.

Dinner and overnight stay in a riad.

DAY 2

Dadès – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast, departure towards the spectacular Todra Gorges, natural canyons rising up to 300 metres and representing one of Morocco’s most impressive rocky landscapes, also very popular with climbers. The journey then continues through the area of Erfoud, a town known as the “city of fossils”, due to the high concentration of marine fossils and quarries of fossilized marble. In the afternoon, you will reach Merzouga, at the gateway to the Erg Chebbi Desert, where one of the most anticipated experiences awaits you: a camel ride through the golden dunes. At sunset, you will arrive at a Berber desert camp, surrounded by the sands of the Sahara. Here, you will enjoy dinner under the stars, accompanied by live traditional music played with drums and Berber instruments.
Dinner and overnight stay in a luxury desert camp.

DAY 3

Merzouga – Draa Valley – Marrakech

Wake up early to experience the spectacular sunrise over the dunes, an intimate and unforgettable moment. After breakfast at the camp, you will return to Merzouga by camel, marking the end of your Sahara experience. The journey back to Marrakech takes you through the long and scenic Draa Valley, with its endless palm groves and ancient kasbahs lining the course of the river. You will once again cross the Atlas Mountains, along winding panoramic roads and ever-changing landscapes, before arriving in Marrakech in the evening.

•⁠ ⁠airport transfers (arrival and departure)
•⁠ ⁠pick-up from your hotel or riad
•⁠ ⁠Toyota Prado Land Cruiser / Mitsubishi 4×4 / minivan / minibus with air conditioning
•⁠ ⁠driver speaking Italian / French / English / Spanish
•⁠ ⁠fuel, tolls, and associated taxes
•⁠ ⁠overnight stays and breakfasts in traditional riads
•⁠ ⁠half board treatment as specified in the itinerary
•⁠ ⁠camel trekking experience
•⁠ ⁠4×4 desert excursion by jeep
•⁠ ⁠sandboarding experience on the desert dunes

•⁠ ⁠flights
•⁠ ⁠lunches
•⁠ ⁠drinks
•⁠ ⁠tips (always appreciated)
•⁠ ⁠entrance fees to museums, monuments, parks, and archaeological sites
•⁠ ⁠optional travel insurance (recommended)
•⁠ ⁠anything not expressly mentioned in the “Included” section

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