MARRAKESH - TIZI-N TISHKA - AIT BIN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE - DADES VALLEY - TINGHIR

Hôtel Restaurant Café de France - Pick-up is available from all hotels and riads in Marrakech. If the riad is situated in the medina, pick-up will be arranged at the nearest accessible point to the riad.

Jemaa el-Fnaa - At 8 AM, after meeting the driver, the journey from Marrakech will commence from the Jamaa El Fnaa square, heading towards Ouarzazate via the Tizi n’Tichka High Atlas Pass (2260m altitude).

Tizi n Tichka - Pause to take photos at the summit of the Tizi n Tichka Atlas Mountains, before proceeding to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Ait Ben Haddou is the first major stop for sightseeing. The Berber fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has been a backdrop for major Hollywood films such as Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator. Cross the river separating the Kasbah from the main road and explore the village at your leisure.

Ouarzazate - Capture an overview of Atlas Studios.

Vallee Des Roses - Take a brief photo break and enjoy the view of the valley of roses. The rose harvest occurs in April, with a three-day festival in the first week of May. Cosmetic products made from rose oil are available through local associations.

Vallee Des Roses - Enjoy a small coffee and tea break.

Boumalne Dades - Experience a panoramic view in Dades.

Tinghir - Overnight stay in a private room with half board in Tinghir.

TINGHIR - GORGES DE TOUDRA - TINEJDAD - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA

Erfoud - Continue the desert journey to Erfoud (known as the fossil capital) via Tinejdad (Berber villages). The adventure continues in the impressive dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga.

Merzouga - Leave the vehicle for a camel ride in the heart of the dunes. Spend the night in nomadic tents among the great dunes and enjoy the tranquility under the stars. Dinner and overnight at the bivouac.

DESERT DE MERZOUGA - VALLEY OF THE ROSES - OUARZAZATE - HIGH ATLAS - MARRAKECH

El Kelaa M’gouna - After a morning breakfast, return to the main road to meet the driver and head to the Kelaat Mgouna Valley of Roses for a lunch break.

Ouarzazate - Pass through Ouarzazate towards the Atlas Mountains.

Tizi n Tichka - Travel through the Tichka Atlas Mountain.

Marrakech - At the end of the day, arrive at the final destination, Marrakech. The driver will drop you off at your accommodation, marking the end of the service.

• Entrance - Valley Of The Roses
• Comfortable Inn in Tinghir or Kelaat Mgouna
• Balla DE camels at sunset and sunrise
• Entrance - Merzouga Desert
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Entrance - Tinghir
• Air-conditioned Minibus with Experienced Driver-Guide

• Lunch and drinks
• Local Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

The 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to the dunes of Merzouga, including a camel ride, offers an incredible opportunity to explore the southern Sahara, its stunning Kasbahs, and create unforgettable memories with the Berbers. Visitors will also have the chance to see the ancient Kasbah in Aït Ben Haddou and the Toudra Gorge, and spend a night in a desert camp in a traditional Berber tent.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR:

• Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi Ntichka pass
• Visit the legendary World Heritage Site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
• Explore the Todra Gorge and the Oasis of Tinghir
• Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi to witness the changing colors of sunset and sunrise
• Spend the night in a Berber desert camp

Sandboarding

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.