4 Days From Ouarzazate to Marrakech

Day 1: Ouarzazate – Todra Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast, we depart for the Draa Valley, home to one of the longest rivers in Morocco. We will make several stops to admire the charming adobe Kasbahs and the natural wonders of the Draa Valley. After lunch, we arrive at the breathtaking dunes of Merzouga. Here, we will enjoy a traditional tea of hospitality and take some time to rest. Later, we will walk through the dunes to witness a stunning sunset. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Desert Activities

After breakfast, we will visit the village of Khamlia to enjoy a live performance of Gnawa music. Next, we head to the abandoned village of M’fis, discovering small hamlets in unexpected places far from civilization. We will also visit a nomad family and share tea with them to learn about their way of life. At sunset, we will mount camels to trek through the dunes and enjoy the golden hour. You will spend a magical night in a desert camp under a canopy of stars.

Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Boumalne Dades

Wake up early to catch the sunrise before breakfast. We will ride the camels back to the village and depart for Rissani, where we visit the Zawiya of Moulay Ali ash-Sharif and the local souk. Our journey continues toward Tinghir via Erfoud. Along the way, we will stop to see the “Khatarat” (an ancient underground irrigation canal system). After lunch, we follow the valley to reach the Todra Gorges, where we will take a walk through this marvelous site, enjoying views of the towering rock walls. Finally, we head to Boumalne Dades and the Dades Gorges, where you will have time to explore and see the unique rock formations known as “human bodies” and “monkey fingers.” Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 4: Dades Gorges – Rose Valley – Ait Ben Haddou – Tichka Pass – Marrakech

Today we travel toward Ouarzazate via Boumalne Dades, El-Kelaa M’Gouna, and Skoura. You will admire the views of the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, the Rose Valley, and the Skoura Oasis. In Ouarzazate, we will stop to see the Taourirt Kasbah, built by the Glaoui dynasty. Next, we head to the village of Ait Ben Haddou to visit its famous UNESCO-listed Kasbah. Later, crossing the Tizi N’Tichka pass (2,260m), we will enjoy sweeping views of the High Atlas Mountains and the Berber villages along the way. Arrival in Marrakech and transfer to the hotel of your choice.