Six days through the south of Morocco with two nights near the dunes, Gnawa music and time to slow down.
Desert Dreams & Berber Nights is for travellers who want more than a quick visit to the Sahara. Shorter driving days leave time for the kasbahs of Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, the canyons of the Dades and Todra, and two nights around Merzouga.
In the desert you can explore by 4×4, meet the Gnawa musicians of Khamlia and enjoy a slow evening in camp before returning through the palm groves and kasbahs of the Draa region.
Route: Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Gorges, Todra Gorge, Merzouga, Khamlia, N'Kob, Agdz
Cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass, visit Ait Ben Haddou and continue to Ouarzazate. Time to see the Taourirt Kasbah.
Through the oasis of Skoura and the rose valley of Kelaat M'Gouna to the Dades Valley. Afternoon walk among the rock formations of the Dades Gorges.
Morning in the Todra Gorge, then on to Merzouga. Afternoon to relax at the edge of the dunes and watch the sunset.
Explore around Erg Chebbi: the Gnawa village of Khamlia, nomad families and the seasonal lake of Dayet Srij (4x4 optional). In the late afternoon, ride a camel to camp for dinner, drums by the fire and a night under the stars.
Sunrise in the dunes, then drive west via Rissani, Alnif and N'Kob to the palm groves of the Draa Valley at Agdz.
Return through Ouarzazate and across the High Atlas to Marrakech, arriving in the afternoon.
Distances and driving times are approximate and depend on road conditions and stops. Every route can be adapted.
Small-group tours use comfortable hotels, guesthouses and desert camps on the route. Room types (shared or private) and the exact properties are confirmed when you enquire.
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Price on request View Journey: Private Morocco Discovery
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Price on request View Journey: Sahara Golden Horizons
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Price on request View Journey: Beyond the Atlas
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