Sahara & Atlas Traverse
Twelve days across the High Atlas, the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, and two nights in the great dunes of Erg Chebbi.
This is the definitive Morocco traverse: from the cool valleys of the High Atlas, down the gorges and palm valleys of the pre-Sahara, and across the open desert to the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Twelve days let the journey breathe, with long drives broken by village tea stops, kasbah visits, and nights under extraordinary skies.
Two nights in our private luxury desert camp are the centerpiece — arrival by camel at dusk, music around the fire, and a dawn you will remember. On the way back, the Draa Valley and Ouarzazate frame a gentler finale.
Journey Highlights
- High Atlas crossing via Tizi n'Tichka and Ait Benhaddou
- Two nights in a luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi
- Camel trek at dusk and sunrise over the dunes
- Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, and the Draa Valley
Day-by-Day
Arrival in Marrakech
Welcome at the airport, settle into your riad, evening on the rooftop terrace.
High Atlas & Ait Benhaddou
Cross Tizi n'Tichka pass, visit the UNESCO ksar of Ait Benhaddou, descend to Ouarzazate.
Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
The Dades Gorge and its rock forms, night in a mountain kasbah.
Todra Gorge
Morning among the walls of Todra Gorge, then desert road to Erfoud.
Merzouga & the dunes
Afternoon arrival in Merzouga, camel trek at dusk to the luxury desert camp.
A day of desert silence
Sunrise over the dunes, dune safari, mint tea with a nomad family, dinner under the stars.
Rissani & the fossil fields
The desert souk of Rissani, fossil fields, then the pass toward the Draa Valley.
Zagora & the palm groves
The palm groves of Zagora, then the road descending toward Ouarzazate.
Back over the Atlas
Optional film studio visit, then the scenic return to Marrakech through the mountains.
Marrakech leisure day
Souks, gardens, or hammam — a slow day on your own terms.
Majorelle & farewell
Majorelle Garden and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, farewell dinner.
Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
What's Included
- All accommodation including luxury desert camp
- Private driver-guide throughout
- All meals during the journey
- Camel trek and desert activities
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities