5 days / 4 nights · Departure from Marrakech · Small group or Private tour

The route combines the landscapes of the High Atlas, the palm groves and kasbahs of Skoura, the Valley of the Roses, the Todra Gorges, the Ziz Valley and the dunes of Erg Chebbi, including a night in a desert camp in the heart of the Sahara.

The route continues through the Drâa Valley and Ouarzazate before returning to Marrakech via Aït Ben Haddou. The final day includes a guided tour of Marrakech and transfer to the airport.

Itinerary: Marrakech · High Atlas · Skoura · Kasbah Amridil · Valley of the Roses · Tinghir · Todra Gorges · Ziz Valley · Erfoud · Rissani · Merzouga · Erg Chebbi · Drâa Valley · Agdez · Ouarzazate · Aït Ben Haddou · Marrakech

Some highlights of the journey:

Kasbahs and palm groves of Skoura · Valley of the Roses and local cooperatives · Todra Gorges · Ziz Valley · Sunset camel caravan across the dunes · Night in desert tents among the dunes · Fire, drums and stars · Drâa Valley · UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou · Guided tour of Marrakech

• DAY 1 · MARRAKECH – HIGH ATLAS – SKOURA – VALLEY OF THE ROSES

  Departure at 9:00 from the meeting point in Marrakech.

  The journey south begins by crossing the High Atlas, through mountain passes, earthen villages and changing landscapes as the route descends towards the pre-Saharan regions.

  The first stage leads to Skoura, one of the great historic palm groves of southern Morocco. Small villages, gardens and old kasbahs appear among the palm trees and blend into the landscape.

  Visit to Kasbah Amridil, one of the best-known examples of traditional architecture in Skoura.

  The route continues towards the Valley of the Roses, an area of cultivated land, villages and agricultural landscapes at the foot of the mountains.

  During the stage, there is a visit to a local cooperative producing traditional rose-based products and other natural products from the region.

  Dinner and overnight stay in Skoura or the Valley of the Roses, in accommodation with local character, with dinner included.

• DAY 2 · VALLEY OF THE ROSES – TODRA – ZIZ VALLEY – ERFOUD – RISSANI – ERG CHEBBI

  Breakfast and departure towards the Sahara.

  The route continues to Tinghir and the Todra Gorges, where high rock walls follow the course of the river and form one of the best-known natural landscapes of southern Morocco.

  A stop is made to walk through part of the gorges and enjoy the surroundings.

  The journey continues towards the Errachidia region and the Ziz Valley, characterised by extensive palm groves, oases and villages set between plateaus and arid mountains.

  A panoramic stop overlooking the valley is made before continuing towards Erfoud, a town in the Tafilalet region known for its fossils and pre-Saharan landscapes.

  The route passes through Rissani, an ancient caravan town historically connected with the trade routes that crossed the Sahara.

  Continue towards Merzouga and the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

  On reaching the edge of the desert, one of the main experiences of the journey begins.

  The vehicle is left behind and the transfer to the camp begins in a camel caravan across the dunes.

  The ride takes place during the final hours of the afternoon to enjoy the light of the sunset over Erg Chebbi.

  Arrival at the camp located among the dunes.

  Dinner and overnight stay in desert tents in the heart of the Sahara. Traditional dinner included

  After dinner, the evening continues around the fire with drumming and a Saharan atmosphere under the stars.

  A night of dunes, desert tents, fire, drums and a star-filled sky.

• DAY 3 · ERG CHEBBI – DESERT – DRÂA VALLEY – AGDEZ – OUARZAZATE

  Guests who wish to rise early can watch the sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

  Breakfast at the camp.

  Departure from the desert and start of the journey west through mineral landscapes, small villages and pre-Saharan territories.

  The route continues towards the Drâa Valley, a long corridor of palm groves dotted with villages, gardens and traditional earthen buildings.

  Along the route, kasbahs and small settlements can be seen among the palm trees.

  Stop in the area around Agdez, an old staging point on the routes that connected Marrakech with the Saharan regions.

  Continue towards Ouarzazate.

  Arrival in the afternoon.

  Dinner and overnight stay in Ouarzazate, in accommodation with local character.

• DAY 4 · OUARZAZATE – AÏT BEN HADDOU – HIGH ATLAS – MARRAKECH

  Breakfast and departure from Ouarzazate.

  The day begins with a visit to Aït Ben Haddou, a fortified earthen settlement listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  There is time to explore its narrow streets, walk through the ancient ksar and discover its traditional buildings.

  After the visit, the return journey to Marrakech begins.

  The route crosses the High Atlas again, with several panoramic stops along the way.

  Mountains, villages and valleys accompany the journey before descending towards the Marrakech plain.

  Arrival in Marrakech during the afternoon.

  Transfer to the riad (hotel in a traditional palace-style house) in Marrakech. Dinner not included.

  The rest of the afternoon and evening are free to explore the medina, stroll through the souks or enjoy the atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna.

  Overnight stay with breakfast in Marrakech.

• DAY 5 · GUIDED TOUR OF MARRAKECH – AIRPORT

  Breakfast at the hotel.

  The final day is dedicated to discovering Marrakech accompanied by a local guide.

  The tour explores the medina and different places connected with the history, architecture and traditional life of the city.

  During the walk, historic neighbourhoods, souks, artisan workshops and some of the most representative places in the historic centre are discovered.

  The visit provides an insight into everyday life in Marrakech and a better understanding of the development of one of Morocco’s best-known cities.

  At the end of the guided tour, transfer to Marrakech Airport according to the scheduled departure time.

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