Follow the old caravan routes from Marrakech across the High Atlas to the golden dunes of the Sahara. Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass, explore the UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Ben Haddou and travel the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through palm groves and dramatic gorges. Ride a camel into the dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset and spend a night in a private desert camp beneath a sky full of stars. Return through the palm-filled Draa Valley to Marrakech. Stay in handpicked riads, kasbah hotels and a private camp, guided throughout by an English-speaking resident Tour Director.
Wander the medina, the souks and Jemaa el-Fna, and stay in a handpicked riad in the heart of the Red City.
Travel over the Tizi n’Tichka pass with sweeping mountain views and glimpses of Berber village life.
Detour to this former Glaoui stronghold, with decorated rooms that recall the grandeur of the old caravan trade.
Explore this UNESCO-listed earthen village, one of Morocco’s most photographed film locations.
Follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the Skoura palm grove and the dramatic Dades Valley.
Walk beneath towering canyon walls on the way to the desert.
Ride a camel into Erg Chebbi at sunset and enjoy a candlelit dinner, live Berber music and a sky full of stars at your private camp.
Return through one of Morocco’s most beautiful palm-filled valleys, dotted with kasbahs and villages.
Exclusively Morocco
Small groups, personal service
Local Resident Tour Directors
Stays with character
Comfortable private transport
Support around the clock
Arrive in Marrakech and transfer to your riad within the medina walls. Settle in, then join your fellow guests for a welcome drink on the terrace and an introduction to the journey ahead over dinner.
Marrakech riad
BREAKFAST
Leave Marrakech and climb into the High Atlas, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka pass with stops for panoramic views. Take a detour to the Telouet Kasbah, then continue towards Ouarzazate and arrive at Aït Ben Haddou. Take a guided walk through the ksar, with its earthen houses and narrow lanes, and watch the fortress glow at sunset before dinner.
Kasbah hotel, Aït Ben Haddou
BREAKFAST, DINNER, and LUNCH
Journey east along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, with a stop in Ouarzazate to see the Taourirt Kasbah and the Atlas film studios. Pass through the Skoura palm grove and its historic mud-brick fortresses before reaching the Dades Valley, with its striking rock formations and winding mountain roads. Enjoy dinner with views over the valley.
Hotel, Dades Valley
BREAKFAST and DINNER
Walk beneath the towering cliffs of Todra Gorge, then travel across the open desert plains to Merzouga, on the edge of the great Erg Chebbi dunes. In the late afternoon, ride a camel into the dunes and watch the colours of the desert change at sunset. Arrive at your private camp for a candlelit dinner, live Berber music and an unforgettable night under the stars.
Private desert camp
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, and DINNER
Rise early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then enjoy breakfast at camp. Visit the village of Khamlia, known for its Gnawa musical heritage, then begin the journey west through the palm-filled Draa Valley. Arrive at your kasbah hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening among the date palms.
Kasbah hotel, Draa Valley
BREAKFAST and DINNER
Return over the High Atlas to Marrakech, stopping for lunch with mountain views. Check in to your riad and spend the late afternoon at leisure, perhaps enjoying a hammam or a final stroll through Jemaa el-Fna. Tonight, gather for a farewell dinner to celebrate the journey.
Marrakech riad
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, and DINNER
Enjoy a final breakfast before your private transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport for your onward flight.
BREAKFAST
“Crossing the Atlas and arriving at Aït Ben Haddou felt like entering another world. Every day brought a new landscape, and the pace was just right.”
Jack
- California, USA
“Riding a camel into the dunes at sunset and sleeping under the stars at the camp was unforgettable. Our guide looked after every detail.”
Daniel Anderson
UK
“The riads and kasbah hotels had real character. We never felt like tourists on a conveyor belt, only guests enjoying Morocco.”
Camille Laurent
France
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