Morocco Desert & Dunes (Superior) - 8 Days

You will be transferred from the airport to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or begin exploring at your own pace. Dinner is included depending on your arrival time.

After breakfast, we explore Marrakech, known as the "Pearl of the South". Our guided tour takes us to the Bahia Palace, a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture, the Menara Gardens with their olive groves and pavilion, as well as the Koutoubia Mosque, the city’s landmark with its striking minaret visible across Marrakech. We end in Jemaa el-Fna Square, the vibrant heart of the medina, where you have free time to wander through the souks or simply soak up the atmosphere.

Marrakech - Ouarzazate - Boumalne de Dades (4x4). We travel by 4x4 across the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tichka Pass at 2,260 metres above sea level, with sweeping views along the way. On arrival in Ouarzazate, often referred to as the gateway to the Sahara, there is free time to explore. We then continue to the Dades Valley, where you can visit the impressive Dades Gorges, known for their dramatic rock formations.

Boumalne de Dades - Todra - Merzouga (4x4). We drive to the Todra Gorges, where sheer limestone cliffs rise high above the valley floor. We continue towards Merzouga and the vast dunes of Erg Chebbi. The afternoon is dedicated to exploring this remarkable sea of sand. Weather permitting, we watch the sunset over the dunes, a truly memorable experience, which is topped with a overnight stay in a nomadic bivouac camp in the desert.

Merzouga - Zagora (4x4). We depart for Zagora, travelling through Rissani, Alnif and Tazzarine. Along the way, we take in ever-changing desert landscapes, from the red sands of Erg Chebbi to the wide, stony hamadas of southern Morocco. Zagora, long associated with historic trans-Saharan trade routes, is known as the "Gate of the Desert".

Zagora - Ouarzazate (4x4). After breakfast, there is free time in Zagora before we set off towards Ouarzazate. Our route follows the Draa Valley, lined with extensive palm groves and traditional kasbahs that reflect the region’s rich heritage.

Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech (4x4). After breakfast, we visit Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified kasbah and UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its earthen architecture and film appearances. We continue to Telouet along a scenic mountain road, before descending once again through the Tichka Pass at 2,260 metres above sea level en route to Marrakech.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport, marking the end of an incredible 4x4 adventure through Morocco.