Your trip starts with pickup in Marrakech around 8:00 AM. Leave the crowds behind as you drive towards the High Atlas Mountains, taking the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Enjoy mountain air and photo stops with views of Berber villages. The main stop is at Ait Benhaddou, where you can walk through its winding alleys and mudbrick walls, and hear stories about the movies filmed there like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Stop in Ouarzazate for lunch, then continue to Skoura to visit Kasbah Amridil, set among palm trees. Reach the dramatic rock formations of the Dades Valley, known as the “Monkey Fingers.” Settle in at a welcoming riad or guesthouse for dinner and a peaceful night.
Hotel options: Hotel New Mars, Hotel Babylon.

Start the day with breakfast, then set out for Todra Gorge. Stop at the Tinghir Oasis for a walk among palm trees, then reach Todra Gorge to see its tall cliffs. Snap photos or enjoy the views. Continue to Rissani, known for its date market and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, founder of Morocco’s royal family. Explore the lively market before heading to Merzouga, your gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes. As the sun goes down, ride camels through the sand to your desert camp. Relax with a Moroccan dinner and enjoy live Berber music around the campfire under the stars.
Accommodation: Comfortable camp or luxury camp.

Rise early to climb the dunes for sunrise. After breakfast, you’ll begin the drive back to Marrakech. The route takes you through the green palm groves of the Draa Valley and traditional Berber villages. Then you’ll wind through the Anti-Atlas Mountains before stopping at Ouarzazate, home to Atlas Film Studios. Take a tour to see where hit movies were made. Continue to Marrakech, taking in new views along the way. By the time you arrive, you’ll have a head full of memories from the Sahara to the mountains.