3 DAYS FROM MARRAKECH TO DESERT

The 1^st : MARRAKECH – AIT BENHADDOU – OUARZAZATE – VALLEY OF ROSES-DADES GORGES

At Marrakech, we will pick you up from wherever you prefer airport, hotel or riad. Our ultimate destination is to reach Ouarzazat the giant gate of Sahara. Before we’ll be stopping along the way to enjoy the road, while driving we’ll be passing by the gorgeous and picturesque landscapes of High Atlas Mountains, Berber towns such as Taddert. Then, We’ll also be driving over the mountain pass Tizi n Tichka its high could reach 2260 m so better buckle up your seat belt.

Our first stop will be at the dignifying monument of the south Kasbah Ait Benhaddou which by the way is only 30 km away from Ouarzazate. The Kasbah is a world heritage site acclaimed by UNESCO and is a typical southern home from the 17^th century. After getting to know this place we’ll be heading towards the African Hollywood, Ouarzazat. We will arrive to Dades valley in which we are willing to spend the night in.

The 2nd day: DADES GORGES– TODRA GORGES – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA

For the second day we will start off with a yummy breakfast and then drive via the road of thousand Kasbahs, which extends from Dades to Merzouga, filled with Kasbahs from the 17^th century, giant palm groves and beautiful mountainous background. It is also where nomads herd their beasts. We will stop at Todgha gorges to have lunch in the charming nature. Its rocks change colors throughout the day and it is amazing to witness it. At around 5 or 4 pm we will arrive at Merzouga where camels will be waiting for us to take us to the nomad tents. We will spend the night in the heart of the desert.

The 3^rd Day: MERZUGA –RISSANI -ALNIF– DRAA VALLEY –– MARRAKECH

Make sure not to miss the amazing sunrise in the fabulous Sahara. Today we will return to Marrakech through Draa valley and the road that extends from Ouarzazat to Zagora also which is by the way absolutely marvelous. first winding its way across the Jbel Anaouar Mountains, and then down along the Draa Valley, a Strip of intense cultivation and a band of vivid color weaving through the Desert. Along the way, numerous reddish Kasbahs and villages are willing to marvel you. We will continue to the Draa Valley which was one of the longest Rivers in North West Africa, lunch and break will be at Ouarzazate the Hollywood of Morocco then we will continue To Marrakech.