Embark on an unforgettable 15-day odyssey from the vibrant streets of Marrakech to the mesmerizing dunes of Merzouga. This epic desert expedition combines cultural immersion, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic Berber encounters as you traverse:
Explore Jemaa el-Fnaa Square & Koutoubia Mosque
Optional: Sunset drinks at La Mamounia or rooftop café
Overnight in Marrakech (riad)
Visit Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef Madrasa
Afternoon at Majorelle Garden & YSL Museum
Evening food tour in the souks
Overnight in Marrakech
Cross Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m)
Visit Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO kasbah)
Stop at Atlas Film Studios (Ouarzazate)
Overnight in Ouarzazate
Explore Amridil Kasbah (Skoura Oasis)
Walk through Dades Gorge
Stay in a valley-view kasbah hotel
Overnight in Boumalne Dades
Hike in Todgha Gorge (300m cliffs)
Visit fossil workshops in Erfoud
Camel trek into Erg Chebbi Dunes at sunset
Luxury desert camp with Berber music
Overnight in Merzouga
Sunrise over the dunes
Visit Khamlia Village (Gnawa music)
4×4 tour to Nomad settlements & oasis lakes
Optional sandboarding
Second night in desert camp
Explore Rissani Market (ancient trading hub)
Drive through Draa Valley palm groves
Overnight in Zagora
Visit Tamagroute’s Quranic library & pottery
Off-road to Erg Chigaga (remote dunes)
Wilderness camp under stars
Overnight in Erg Chigaga
Sunrise in the Sahara
Drive through anti-Atlas landscapes
Evening in “Little Marrakech” (Taroudannt)
Overnight in Taroudannt
Scéniques Tizi n’Test Pass (2,100m)
Arrive in coastal Essaouira
Seafood dinner at the port
Overnight in Essaouira
Explore the UNESCO medina & ramparts
Optional: Surfing / quad biking / argan oil workshop
Overnight in Essaouira
Drive up the Atlantic coast
Visit Hassan II Mosque (optional interior tour)
Farewell dinner at Rick’s Café
Overnight in Casablanca
Stop in Rabat (Kasbah of the Udayas)
Arrive in blue-painted Chefchaouen
Sunset at Spanish Mosque
Overnight in Chefchaouen
Roman ruins of Volubilis
Imperial city of Meknes (Bab Mansour)
Evening in Fes
Overnight in Fes
Guided Fes medina tour (if time allows)
Departure