Depart Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its traditional earthen architecture. Continue to Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight stay.

Travel through the Valley of Roses, known for its kasbahs and seasonal rose fields. Arrive in the Dades Valley, where rugged landscapes and winding roads create spectacular scenery. Dinner and overnight in a local hotel.

Visit the impressive Todra Gorge, with towering canyon walls and a flowing river. Continue toward Merzouga, passing Berber villages and palm oases. In the evening, enjoy a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend the night in a Sahara desert camp under the stars.

Spend the day exploring the surroundings of Merzouga by 4x4. Visit nomadic families, discover desert villages, and enjoy panoramic views of the dunes. This extra day in the desert offers a deeper insight into Saharan life. Overnight in Merzouga or desert camp.

After sunrise and breakfast, travel north through the Ziz Valley, lined with thousands of palm trees. Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Ifrane if time permits, before arriving in Fes in the late afternoon.