Depart from Marrakech toward the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m). Stop at the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO site used in movies such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Continue to Ouarzazate, the “Gateway to the Desert,” known for its film studios and historic kasbahs. After lunch, travel through Skoura oasis toward the impressive Dades Gorge. Dinner and overnight in a comfortable hotel or riad.

After breakfast, continue through the spectacular rock formations of Dades Gorge toward Todra Gorge, a dramatic canyon with towering cliffs — ideal for hikers and climbers. Drive through the Ziz Valley, with its palm groves and ancient villages, and reach Erfoud, known for fossils. Explore Rissani’s traditional souk, then continue to Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara. Overnight in a riad/hotel near the dunes.

Today is dedicated to discovering the Sahara:

• Visit Khamlia village and enjoy live Gnawa music
• Meet Berber nomad families and share mint tea
• Explore black desert, oases, and fossil areas

In the afternoon, begin your camel trek across the towering Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch a breathtaking sunset from the heart of the desert. Dinner, traditional music, campfire, and overnight in a luxury desert camp under millions of stars.

Wake early for an unforgettable sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, leave Merzouga toward Rissani and Erfoud, then drive along the lush Ziz Valley. Continue to Midelt for lunch, then cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, cedar forests, and Berber towns such as Azrou, where you may see Barbary macaque monkeys. Arrive in Fes in the late afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or riad end of tour.