Marrakech to Merzouga via Aït Benhaddou and Dades Valley
Day 1: Marrakech » High Atlas » Ait Benhaddou » Ouarzazate » Dades Valley.
Your journey begins at 8:00 from your riad or hotel in Marrakech. After breakfast, we'll head through the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N'Tichka pass, stopping at panoramic viewpoints along the way. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah before continuing to Ouarzazate. From there, travel on to Dades Valley, where you'll spend the first night immersed in the valley's culture and landscapes.
Day 2: Dades Valley » Todgha Gorges » Erfoud » Merzouga Desert.
After breakfast, embark on the second day of your desert adventure. Explore the stunning Todra Gorge and visit traditional ksour in Tinghir. Enjoy lunch in the charming city of Touroge before continuing to the Sahara Desert. Experience a camel trek to your desert camp and marvel at the sunset before spending the night under the stars in a traditional Berber tent.
Day 3: Explore the real Sahara Desert and visit a Nomad Family.
Set out on an immersive exploration of the Erg Chebbi desert, beginning with visits to the enchanting oases of Merzouga and the vibrant village of Khamlia, renowned for its rich Gnawa music culture. Discover the fascinating Mifiss mines, where the region's geological treasures are found. Engage with friendly Berber nomads and learn about their traditional way of life amidst the serene desert plateau. Spend the night at a hotel.
Day 4: Merzouga » Draa Valley » Ouarzazate » Marrakech.
Transfer to Marrakech via the Amazigh villages of Alnif and Tazarine. The road to Tazzarine sees almost no traffic, providing a scenic link between Tafilalet and Draa Valley. Aside from the landscape, fossils and prehistoric rock carvings are this region's main attraction. The scenery grows wilder as you approach Tazzarine, set in a grassy oasis surrounded by bare mountains.
Continue toward Marrakech. Draa Valley is the largest palm valley and home to some of the oldest villages in Morocco. Take a stroll through the palm groves, explore the ksars, and wander around the surrounding countryside. Then continue along the Draa Valley. Stop for lunch at Agdz (on your own), then head to Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the magnificent Tiz In Tichka pass.
