Our journey begins in Marrakech, heading toward Dadès Gorges. We cross the Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2,260m), enjoying stunning mountain views. Along the way, we visit the High Atlas Berber village of Telouet and take a guided tour of the Kasbah of El Glaoui, the former War Lord and Pasha of Marrakech. Next, we stop at Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a breathtaking fortified village (ksour). We have lunch in Ait Benhaddou or Ouarzazate before continuing to Dadès Gorges, where we spend the night in a riad or hotel.

After breakfast, we leave Dadès Gorges and head to Merzouga. Along the way, we pass scattered Berber villages and travel through Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud, where the Saharan Oasis of Tafilalt begins. We continue to Merzouga, where we settle in at a hotel near Erg Chebbi. Dinner is served, followed by an evening of Berber music.

In the morning, we explore the dunes of Erg Chebbi. We visit a Berber house and enjoy live Gnawa music, a tradition with roots in Ghana and Sudan. Then, we stop by abandoned mines, meet Berber nomads, and walk through a palm tree oasis. For lunch, we return to Merzouga and relax. Later, we set out on camels for an adventure in the dunes. At the camp, we climb the high dunes to watch the sunset. We spend the night in a nomadic-style camp, enjoying drum music under the stars. This is a perfect chance to capture stunning photos of the sunset and sunrise.

After watching the sunrise, we return to Merzouga. You’ll have time to shower and enjoy a fresh breakfast before we begin our journey back to Ouarzazate. Along the way, we stop at Berber shops where you can find unique souvenirs like fossils, carpets, lamps, and leather goods. We arrive in Ouarzazate in the afternoon and spend the night in a comfortable hotel.

We leave Ouarzazate in the morning and head to Ait Benhaddou. You’ll have time to explore this UNESCO World Heritage site and enjoy lunch. This 11th-century kasbah has been a backdrop for over 20 films, including Gladiator. After lunch, we drive back to Marrakech, crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. We arrive in the evening.