Itinerary

1. Day 1 : Marrakech to Dades Valley

   • Depart from Marrakech at 8:00 A.M., cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi NTichka at an altitude of 2,260 meters.

   • Stop to enjoy incredible panoramic views, visit Argan oil cooperatives, and have the chance to discover the manufacturing process as well as the innumerable health benefits of using this product.

   • Continue southbound, make a stop at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou. This fortified village is home to numerous classics such as Gladiator, The Jewel of the Nile, Prince of Persia, and Game of Thrones.

   • Enjoy some local food such as tajines or couscous.

   • Continue the journey to Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Morocco, and visit the local Kasbah of Taourit.

   • Proceed east, and make several stops en-route to the Dades Valley with the Moroccan guide. These include the Palm Groves of Skoura; K’laat M’Gouna, the Valley of Roses; Dades Gorges of Boumalne, one of the most dangerous roads in the world.

   • End the tour for the night where dinner and housing accommodations will be provided.

2. Day 2 : Dades Valley to Merzouga

   • Depart to the Todra Gorges through Kasbah-filled roads.

   • Arrive at one of the most spectacular rock enclaves in the south. Situated on the east side of the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, this canyon is more than 500 feet tall providing rock-climbing enthusiasts to experience the natural forces that once carved this region.

   • After a complimentary lunch, resume the trek to the Saharan desert of Merzouga through the village of Rissani.

   • Depart on a one-hour trip caravan of dromedary camels.

   • Stop to enjoy a magical sunset on the desert dunes before retiring in the abode of luxury tents.

   • Have the opportunity to drink traditional ‘Moroccan Whiskey’ – tea with mint and sugar.

   • Visit the nearby dunes and enjoy local music, dance, and the starry night.

3. Day 3 : Merzouga to Marrakech

   • Experience the sunrise, overlooking the great Saharan dunes, on camels with a local Moroccan breakfast.

   • Proceed with the journey back through the Draa Valley near Adgez, which is home to one of the biggest palm groves in Northern Africa. In addition, the river that runs along this beautiful valley is the longest river in Morocco which crosses over to Mauritania.

   • Cross the Anti Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate, and have lunch.

   • In the afternoon, end the tour in Marrakech, and enjoy free time to visit the infamous Jamaa el Fna; witness the magical incantations of snake charmers and henna tattoo artists.