This journey has been planned to give an exploration of the High Atlas and the Sahara, exposing you to as many distinct features as possible in a one week. It is made up of mountains and deserts, oasis and parched areas, dunes, infinite vistas, and deep canyons. You will drive through some of the most stunning kasbahs in Southern Morocco, giving you your first taste of this very unique region.

DAY 1: Arrival in Marrakech

• Arrival at the Menara Airport in Marrakech.
• Welcome and transportation to your city hotel.

Day 2: Marrakech, Tizi n'Tichka, Telouet, Ait Benhaddou, and Ouarzazate. 275 km.

Departure to the south via the Tizi n'Tichka route, Morocco's and North Africa's highest mountain pass. You will leave the main route shortly after the pass to reach Telouet, which has for five centuries controlled the caravans transporting items from Sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech. After touring the kasbah, you will return to the road and descend to the UNESCO-listed historic town of Ait Benhaddou. You may cross the river and wander through the alleys of the old town. Some inhabitants allow (optional) tours to their traditional dwellings. You will arrive at Ouarzazate in the late afternoon.

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Day 3: Ouarzazate - Zagora. 200 km.

Visit the Taourirt Kasbah and the ancient Glaoui Kasbah after breakfast. Travel to Agdz over a magnificent environment of entirely dry mountains. Beyond Agdz, the road enters the Draa River valley, which is actually a very long oasis. Zagora is where you'll spend the night.

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Day 4: 350 miles, Zagora - Tansikht - Tazzarine - Alnif - Rissani - Erfoud.

Continue by vehicle or minibus along the Draa River valley to Tansikht, then into the desert on the new southern route eastward. Your route takes you via Alnif, which is famous for its fossils. Specialists from all over the world come to study the specimens found here. Then it's on to Rissani, the birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty.

as well as Merzouga. Meet your camel guide and his camels upon arrival, then proceed for the bivouac spot. The evening and night at camp. You may also spend the night at the TOMBOUCTOU inn, which is located at the base of the dunes.

Day 5: Erfoud - Tineghir, Day 5. 200 km.

If you get up early enough, you will be able to see the stunning dawn over the desert. Return to the tent and travel westward to Erfoud. Further on, you will come across a weirdly covered plain with cones, which are visible pieces of ghetaras, a characteristic Saharan irrigation system. We give the opportunity to explore the Museum of Oasis Life in Tinejdad. This museum is a scientific effort developed by a Spanish historian. It gives a glimpse into the realities of living in the oasis, which may differ from what Europeans imagine. Late in the afternoon, 

Visit the Todra Gorges and wander through the oasis gardens, which are especially lovely because Tineghir has the uncommon luxury of having water all year. Tineghir is where you'll spend the night.

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Day 6: Tineghir - Dadès Gorges - Boumalne du Dadès - Skoura - Ouarzazate. 250 km.

Departure to Boumalne du Dadès, the starting point for the Dadès Gorges. This route has become one of the most beautiful in the country since the inauguration of the new road that climbs up to Msemrir (70 kilometers from Boumalne). Return to Boumalne and see the Skoura oasis, which is home to numerous stunning kasbahs. Evening at Ouarzazate.

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Day 7 : Ouarzazate to Marrakech. 400 km.

Return by via the Tichka pass road. You'll arrive in Marrakech early enough to spend some time exploring the souks. The city's hotel.

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Day 8 : Departure

Transfer to the airport or your accommodation after breakfast.

Further information:

Extra Credit:

• En way to Ouarzazate, take in the stunning scenery and stop at the historic kasbahs of Taourirt and Ait Ben Haddou.
• Visit Agdez, a picturesque hamlet, and Zagora, a magnificent city.
• In Merzouga, take a camel ride and enjoy the panoramic and spectacular vistas.
• Explore the spectacular cliffs of the Todra Gorges, a fantastic location.
• Discover the Sahara's wealth.
• Enjoy a fantastic desert adventure in a beautiful environment with good weather.

Time frame : 8 days

• Availability: Daily Departure Time: 08:00 AM Your Hotel's Local Time
• Return Time on the Last Day: 5:00 PM Your Hotel's Local Time