After breakfast we visit Todra Gorges, one of the most stunning spots in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. You and your guide will set off on a hike through the valley of the Todra Gorges. With canyon walls soaring over 400 meters high, the Todra Gorge has a prehistoric feel.

Journey to the Sahara

As you drive towards the Sahara, you’ll witness the landscape gradually change, from barren mountain slopes to green valleys. 
You’ll visit Erfoud, known for its dates. You get the chance to stop by the souk to try these sweet delicacies. Erfoud is also know for its unique and precious fossils. This area, once underwater millions of years ago, now offers a chance to discover various types of fossils. You will be able to wander the landscape looking for your own fossils.

Along the way, visit the authentic souk in Rissani, where locals trade everything from fruits, vegetables, and meat to dates, nuts, spices, and even donkeys, sheep, and goats.

Upon arrival, embark on your desert adventure aboard your own camel (or a 4X4 if you can’t do camels). You’ll take a one-hour ride across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes as the sun sets, painting the surrounding sea of sand in stunning red-orange hues. The shifting dunes, shaped by the Sahara wind, create beautiful, rolling ridges and valleys.

Back at camp, your hosts will set a campfire and prepare a Moroccan feast with live traditional Berber music. After a musical evening you’ll spend the night in a comfortable tent under the stars.

Accommodation

• Desert Camp (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast
• Dinner

Included Activities

• Walk Todra Gorges
• Visit Erfoud’s Souk
• Visit to Erfoud’s fossil sites
• Visit Rissani souk
• Camel ride across Erg Chebbi sand dunes
• Diner in the desert by campfire with live nomadic music

Special Information

• The total travel time for the day is approximately 4 hours.

Route

• Dades Valley → Todra Gorges → Erfoud → Gnawa village → Merzouga

For early risers, start your day by climbing the nearest dune to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Sahara Desert. After breakfast, we’ll embark on a 4×4 drive through the dunes, followed by a visit with local nomads to share a cup of tea and learn about their way of life in the desert. Later, we’ll head to Khamilia to experience a traditional Gnaoua music performance.

The afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish. You can plan some outdoor activities like sandboarding, ATV quad rides, or buggy adventures in the Erg Chebbi dunes. Alternatively, you can relax at your hotel and take a refreshing dip in the pool amid the desert surroundings.

Accommodation

• Desert Camp (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast
• Dinner

Included Activities

• 4X4 experience in the desert
• Visit traditional Nomad Tribe

Didn’t get enough of yesterday’s sunrise? Today offers another chance to admire the magical sunrise in the Sahara Desert. After breakfast, you’ll begin your journey to Sidi Ali, following the historic Paris-Dakar rally route. Along the way, you’ll pass through Taous, Jdaid, and Ramlia, where you’ll stop for lunch and explore a beautiful palm oasis.

In the afternoon, we’ll cross the Oued Rhris River before arriving at our accommodation in Tafraout Sidi Ali.

Accommodation

• Hotel (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast
• Diner

Included Activities

• Sunrise over the Sahara desert
• Breakfast at the camp
• Lunch in Palm Oasis

Special Information

• The total travel time today is approximately 4 hours.

Route

• Merzouga → Taous → Jdaid → Ramlia → Oued Rhris → Tafraout Sidi Ali

Today, we’ll depart the Sahara and head towards Ouarzazate, often referred to as the ‘African Hollywood,’ where numerous successful films and series, such as Gladiator, Prison Break, The Mummy, Game of Thrones, Vikings, and Asterix & Obelix, have been filmed.

On our way to Ouarzazate, we’ll pass through desert landscapes and small Berber villages, traveling via Alnif, renowned for its trilobite fossils, and passing through Tazarine and Nkob, both famous for their palm oases.

After lunch, we’ll continue to Ouarzazate, where you’ll have some free time to explore the area at your own pace.

Accommodation

• Hotel (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast
• Diner

Included Activities

• Visit palm oasis
• Walk in Ouarzazate

Special Information

• The total travel time today is approximately 5 hours.

Route

• Tafraout Sidi Ali → Alnif → Tazarine → Nkob → Ouarzazate

After breakfast, visit the Atlas Film Studios, a movie wonderland also known as the Moroccan Hollywood, or ‘Ouarzawood.’

We’ll continue our journey, passing through the villages of Agouim, Aït Ourir, Tahanout, and Asni before arriving in Imlil. Imlil is a place of retreat, relaxation, and reflection, offering a unique atmosphere that makes you feel as if you’ve truly traveled back in time.

You’ll spend the night in a traditional Berber lodge with an epic view of Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. Here, you’ll enjoy a typical home-cooked Berber dinner.

Accomodation

• Berber lodge (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast
• Diner

Included Activities

• Visit Atlas Movie Studios
• Home-cooked Berber dinner
• Stay in a unique Berber Lodge

Special Information

• The total travel time today is approximately 5 hours.

Route

• Ouarzazate → Agouim → Aït Ourir →Tahanout → Asni → Imlil

After a hearty breakfast overlooking the Atlas Mountains, you and your guide will set off on a walk to visit the Imlil waterfalls. Once there, it’s the perfect spot to sip some Moroccan mint tea and soak in the captivating scenery.

Upon returning, you have the change to enjoy a delicious tajine while admiring the majestic Atlas Mountains. After lunch, you’ll have the day off to explore the region by yourself.

Accomodation

• Hotel (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast
• Diner

Included Activities

• Visit Waterfalls Imlil
• Lunch with a spectacular view

After a hearty breakfast overlooking the Atlas Mountains, you’ll begin the journey back to Marrakech, where your adventure will come to an end.

Meals

• Breakfast

Special Information

• The total travel time today is approximately 2 hours.

Route

• Imlil → Asni → Tahanout → Marrakech