Your driver will pick you up from your luxury riad or hotel in Marrakech in a private 4×4 vehicle or luxury minivan. Leaving the bustling city behind, you’ll journey through the dramatic High Atlas Mountains, crossing the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m) with its panoramic views and Berber villages clinging to the hillsides.

The first major stop will be the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, an ancient fortified ksar famous for its role in Hollywood movies such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Enjoy a private guided walk through the narrow alleyways before continuing to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa.”

Travel on through the palm groves of Skoura Oasis and the dramatic landscapes of the Valley of Roses. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive in the picturesque Dades Valley, where limestone cliffs and gorges frame a spectacular landscape.

Luxury Accommodation:

• Xaluca Dades Hotel & Spa or Chez Pierre Boutique Hotel (depending on availability) – where you can relax in comfort with spa services, swimming pools, and gourmet dining.
  

Included: Private transfers, professional driver-guide, luxury hotel, breakfast & dinner.

• Driving Distance: ~5.5 hours (320 km) 

After a luxury breakfast, set off along the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs, dotted with ancient mudbrick fortresses. Stop at the Todra Gorges, where sheer canyon walls rise up to 300 meters. Take a short walk through the gorge before continuing to Erfoud, the gateway to the Sahara Desert, famous for its fossil workshops.

By afternoon, you’ll reach the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, Morocco’s most iconic desert landscape. Switch from your private vehicle to a luxury 4×4 or camel ride across the golden dunes at sunset.

Arrive at your Luxury Sahara Desert Camp, an exclusive retreat with en-suite bathrooms, king-size beds, Moroccan carpets, and stylish decor blending tradition with luxury. Sip mint tea as the sun sets over the dunes, followed by a private candlelit dinner under the stars. Live music and Berber drumming will add to the magical atmosphere.

Luxury Accommodation:

• Luxury Sahara Desert Camp in Erg Chebbi (such as Azawad Luxury Desert Camp, Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp, or equivalent) – with all modern comforts in the heart of the dunes.
  

Included: Breakfast, luxury desert activities, sunset camel ride, private luxury tent, dinner & live entertainment.

• Driving Distance: ~ 4 Hours (265 km)

Wake up early for a sunrise over the Sahara, a moment that will stay with you forever. After a leisurely breakfast in camp, depart Merzouga and begin the return journey. Travel through the Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest valley, lined with thousands of date palms and ancient kasbahs.

Stop in Agdz and Ouarzazate for refreshments and photography, then continue across the High Atlas Mountains. By evening, you’ll arrive back in Marrakech, where your driver will drop you off at your luxury hotel or riad.

Optional: If you prefer to break the distance on the last day, we suggest spending the night in Ouarzazate.

• Driving Distance: ~ 78 Hours (557 km)
• Meals Included :  reakfast
• Accommodation: Return To Marrakech