As we pick you up from your Hotel or Riad at Marrakesh, experience a thrilling adventure into Morocco's High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Dunes. today brings us to the highest altitude of the whole trip: more than 7,000 feet (2260 meters), over roads that are steep and winding, Our small group ample opportunity to witness and gain a deeper understanding of the regional landscapes and Traditions, we'll drive by Tizi N'Tichka, Pause Ait Ben-Haddou early this afternoon. admire Ait Ben-Haddou (a 12-century fortified city)A prime example of classic Southern Moroccan architecture, join your local guide for a visit or discover it at your own pace.

After lunch, The scenic drive will take you past ancient kasbah ruins, former colonial military outposts, austere mountains, and valleys of palm trees and irrigated fields. where movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, The Sheltering Sky, and Black Hawk Down were filmed. Pass via Ouarzazate and stop at Skoura and discover Kasbah Amridil (a 12-century fortified Palace) and Skoura’s palmeraie (palm grove). Skoura has been dubbed ‘Oasis of 3000 Palms’. Under the green canopy, a 15-mile patchwork of plots is watered by an ingenious, centuries-old khettara (underground irrigation system) of canals, levers, and locks. More than 100 bird species flourish here, as well as more than 20 date varieties

40-minutes from Skoura lay the Valley of Roses. Almond trees in bloom from February, fruit trees, and many crops, we call it the orchard of southern Morocco because it is abundantly watered by the wadis that descend from the High Atlas. It is also called the "Valley of 1000 Kasbahs" because of the many adobe fortresses, which recall the not-so-distant period when Amazigh tribes from the mountains and the desert clashed. arrive in the land of roses. straight out of a postcard of immutable Moroccan kasbahs and adobe houses on the edge of M'goun Valley. According to legend, it was Amazigh pilgrims who brought back roses three centuries ago and planted them on the slopes of M’goun. Since then, the collection of semi-wild buds with a peppery scent has taken place every year in May and brings the whole valley to life. At the end of the harvest, the Mgouna tribes descend to Kelaa and gather for 3 days of jubilation where the rose water flows freely.

Arrive at Dades Canyon's early evening, Check-in our Riad. feel to live the True atmosphere of the Dades Gorges, or spend the evening in leisure. Dinner and overnight in a Riad in Dades Canyon. Special Information We Check-in Our Riad in Dades Gorges and charge our Cameras and phones if needed before Today's Adventure.