Your dream getaway in the desert (small group)

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1From Marrakech to Boumalne Dades (via Ait Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate)⌄

   Check-out from Marrakech in the morning and head for the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the picturesque Tizi n'Tichka pass. Stop at Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar, famous for his kasbahs and the location of many films. Continue to Ouarzazate, the "desert gate", for a short tour of the Taourirt Kasbah. In the afternoon, cross the Dades valley, marvel at its striking scenery and arrive at Boumalne Dades to spend the night.

   Meals: Dinner: included

   Overnight: Dar Blues 4*

2. 2Boumalne Dades to Merzouga (via Todra Gorge)⌄

   After Breakfast, Check-out to Todra Gorge, famous for its imposing red cliffs and narrow canyon. Enjoy a short walk to admire the breathtaking scenery. Continue your journey through the desert landscapes to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. In the late afternoon, embark on a camel ride to your desert camp, where you will spend the night under the stars in traditional tents, accompanied by a magical sunset in the desert.

   Meals: Dinner: included · Breakfast: included

   Overnight: Luxury Camp 5*

3. 3Exploring the Merzouga Desert⌄

   Wake up early to enjoy a sunrise over the dunes. After Breakfast, explore the dunes of the erg chebbi on camelback or in 4x4. Visit a nomadic village, discover the local Berber culture and experience traditional desert life. Return to your camp for one night, with optional music around the campfire under the clear desert sky.

   Meals: Breakfast: included · Dinner: included

   Overnight: Luxury Camp 5*

4. 4From Merzouga to Ouarzazate (via Rissani and Todra Valley)⌄

   After Breakfast, leave Merzouga and head to Rissani, an important historic town and former caravan centre. Continue through the picturesque valleys of the Atlas Mountains, stopping to take pictures and take short walks while you return to Ouarzazate. Visit Kelaat M'Gouna (optional) and its famous rose valleys weather permitting. Overnight in Ouarzazate.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: RS Hotel Karam Palace 4*

5. 5From Ouarzazate to Marrakech (via Ait Ben Haddou)⌄

   After Breakfast, you will leave Ouarzazate and pass through Ait Ben Haddou for a short stop or photo opportunity. Continue through the High Atlas Mountains, enjoying the breathtaking scenery and the Tizi n'Tichka pass, before returning to Marrakech in the afternoon. End of trip with a deposit at your Inn or at a place of your choice in Marrakech.

   Meals: Breakfast