Itinerary

1. Day 1: Marrakesh - Dadès Gorges

   • Our journey starts in Marrakech and goes to Dadès Gorges. We travel across the Tizi-n-Tichka Atlas pass (2260m), with far-reaching views across the mountains, to the traditional High Atlas Berber village of Telouet and take a guided tour of the Kasbah of El Glaoui, former War Lord and Pasha of Marrakech. 
   • We will continue to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a spectacular fortified village (ksour). 
   • We have lunch at Ait Benhaddou or Ouarzazate and continue to Dadès Gorges, where we will spend the night in a riad/hotel.

2. Day 2: Dadès Gorges - Merzouga - Erg Chebbi

   • After breakfast, we head to Merzouga from Dadès Gorges. Berber villages are scattered along the way. 
   • We will pass through Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud, where we’ll feel the beginning of the Saharan Oasis of Tafilalt and then continue to Merzouga. 
   • Dinner will be served in the hotel near Erg Chebbi, where we will spend the night and listen to Berber music.

3. Day 3: Erg Chebbi - Merzouga – Ouarzazate

   • After watching the sunrise, we went back to Merzouga. We will have an opportunity to shower and have a lovely breakfast. 
   • Then, we start our journey back to Ouarzazate. 
   • On our way, we will visit the Berber shops, where you may purchase souvenirs like fossils, carpets, lamps, and leather. 
   • We will arrive in Ouarzazate in the afternoon and stay in a hotel.