High Atlas Mountains

This memorable trip starts with the scenic drive from Marrakech over the Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2’260 m), where you can spot the traditional Berber villages with its inhabitants working and chatting at the roadside.

Ait Ben Haddou

Shortly before the desert capital Ouarzazate, you have the opportunity to visit the famous Kasbah Aït-Ben-Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous Ksars and Kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot. Enjoy a guided visit with a local guide.

Anti-Atlas Mountains

After crossing the vast Anti-Atlas mountains, you arrive at the green and peaceful Draa Valley which is famous for its huge date groves and henna fields.

Zagora

Enjoy an unforgettable night in the small dunes just outside of the city of Zagora! Get on your friendly camel and walk through the landscape Desert at a desert pace. The camel ride takes around 1 h and it is possible to make a stop in the way to take pictures and marvel at the sunset (depending on the season). After arrival at your luxury desert camp, you'll be greeted with an original Berber mint tea. Welcome to enjoy and relax! Enjoy your evening dining in a berber tent, look for shooting stars at the camp fire and sleep in a luxury nomad tent with bathroom!

The next morning, wake up by the first strays of light to watch the sunrise over the desert before you enjoy your typical breakfast in the camp. Enjoy some Sandboarding if you like to, or just take some more pictures of the beautiful colorful landscape.

Ouarzazate

On our way back through the Draa Valley in direction Marrakech we’ll stop in Ouarzazate for lunch and sightseeing in the Kasbah Taourirt or in the movie museum. The city of Ouarzazate with its film making studios hosts a lot of international film productions and is also known as «Hollywood of Morocco».

Telouet Kasbah

After leaving Ouarzazate, you take a detour to the bizzare Telouet Kasbah which once belonged to the great Glaoui family and has a stratetic position with a fantastic view. Nowadays, it is fast crumbling into the red earth, but still an extraordinary site to visit.

High Atlas Mountains

Afterwards, we’re heading back to Marrakech and your Hotel/Riad over the Atlas Mountains. Late evening arrival in Marrakech.