Itinerary
- Day 1
Ouarzazate to Dades Gorge
Leaving Ouarzazate at 8:30 AM, you'll head toward Dades Gorge passing through Skoura Oasis where ancient kasbahs dot the landscape. The route continues into Kela'a M'gouna, known for its rose production and the local cosmetic products made there. An off-road section takes you to meet Berber nomads who'll greet you with traditional tea. After grabbing lunch in the Dades Gorge area, there's time to walk through the gorges themselves, around nearby fields and gardens. You'll settle in at your accommodation for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Dades Gorge)
Included Activities
- Visit Skoura Oasis with ancient kasbahs
- Explore Kela'a M'gouna (Valley of Roses) and locally made cosmetic products
- Off-road adventure through the landscape
- Visit Berber nomads and receive welcome tea
- Lunch in Dades Gorge
- Leisurely walks through gorges, fields, and gardens
Optional Activities
- Overnight stay with a Berber family (alternative to hotel/Kasbah accommodation)
Landmarks/POIs Skoura Oasis Kela'a M'gouna Dades Gorge - Day 2
Dades Gorge to Erg Chebbi Dunes (Merzouga)
Following breakfast, the drive heads toward Tinghir to see Toudgha Gorges with their dramatic steep canyon walls. From there you'll pass through Tinjdad and into the Tafilalet Oasis near Erfoud, then stop at Rissani. Between Tinjdad and Erfoud, there are fascinating underground water channels to explore, plus Erfoud's fossil craftwork to check out. Lunch happens at a Berber village, then it's on to the desert camp where tea is served and a camel ride takes you out to watch the sunset across the dunes. Dinner rounds out the evening at your camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a Berber village), Dinner (Dinner at luxury desert camp with private bathrooms, king-sized beds, and Moroccan furnishings)
Included Activities
- Visit Toudgha Gorges
- Pass through Tafilalet Oasis near Erfoud
- Explore underground water channels between Tinjdad and Erfoud
- Visit fossil craftsmanship displays in Erfoud
- Lunch in a Berber village
- Welcome tea at campsite
- Camel ride to the top of the dunes for sunset viewing
- Dinner at desert camp
Landmarks/POIs Toudgha Gorges Tafilalet Oasis Erfoud Rissani Erg Chebbi Dunes - Day 3
Erg Chebbi Dunes to Ouarzazate via Dra'a Valley
Early risers will catch sunrise over the dunes before heading into the Dra'a Valley. The route passes through Tazzarine (you might recognize it from the film 'Babel') and stops in N'Qob for lunch. Later in the afternoon, Tanasikht is worth exploring, and then you'll travel along the ancient caravan route through the valley's palm groves and older settlements. Kasbah Tamnougalte, the valley's oldest kasbah, is on the itinerary before returning to Ouarzazate via the Anti Atlas Mountains and Tizi-n-Tinfifte pass, pulling in around 18:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Satisfying lunch in N'Qob)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over the dunes (optional early morning activity)
- Visit village of Tazzarine
- Lunch in N'Qob
- Explore Tanasikht
- Traverse ancient caravan route through Dra'a Valley
- Visit Kasbah Tamnougalte (oldest Kasbah in the valley)
- Return journey via Anti Atlas Mountains and Tizi-n-Tinfifte pass
Landmarks/POIs Tazzarine N'Qob Tanasikht Dra'a Valley Kasbah Tamnougalte Agdez Anti Atlas Mountains Tizi-n-Tinfifte Pass
