Your desert adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle as you cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with scenic views of mountain peaks, winding roads, and traditional Berber villages along the way.

Arrive at the famous Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most iconic fortified villages. Explore its ancient clay architecture, narrow alleys, and hilltop views while learning about its role as a former caravan stop between the Sahara and Marrakech. The site has also served as a backdrop for many international films and series.

Continue to Ouarzazate, once an important trading crossroads and later a key administrative center during the French period. Enjoy free time to visit the exterior of the historic Kasbah of Taourirt and learn about the city’s cinematic and cultural heritage.

As you continue south, admire the changing scenery as the High Atlas gives way to desert landscapes. Short stops will be made along the route for photos and panoramic views.

Arrive in the stunning Dades Gorges in the late afternoon. Take in the dramatic canyon scenery and unique rock formations carved by the Dades River before checking into your hotel. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and relax in the peaceful mountain setting.