• After breakfast, spend the day exploring the region. Far from the most populated cities, the Sahara region is unique, in some ways feeling like a step back in time.
• Take an SUV excursion over the dunes, stopping to listen to the hypnotic rhythms of the Gnawa musicians, hunt for fossils in the desert, and stop for tea with a nomadic family.
• Stop for lunch in the village of Merzouga.
• Enjoy some time relaxing by the pool of one of the riads.
• Return to the camp at your leisure.
• Dinner included at your camp.
• After dinner, enjoy live music around the bonfire.
• Overnight in the Sahara Desert.
• OPTIONAL: Begin your day with a one-hour ATV or dune buggy excursion through the Sahara Desert. Enjoy the exhilaration of speeding through the sands and up the dunes, where you will stop to enjoy a peaceful moment with just sky and sand for as far as you can see. You will have a professional guide to ensure you don’t get lost! (Extra fee required)

Day 5: Merzouga - Alnif - Daraa Valley – Agdez – Ouarzazate

• Optional: Wake up early to witness the mesmerizing sunrise over the dunes. Remember that the desert nights can be chilly, so don’t forget your jacket!
• Enjoy a traditional Moroccan breakfast at the camp.
• Depart from the camp via SUV.
• Embark on an early morning journey through Rissani, known as the cradle of the Alaouite dynasty, and pass by the immense mountain of Bougafer.
• Along the way, you’ll encounter several old Berber villages and have lunch in one of them, such as N’Kob (the third town on the route).
• Dinner will be included at your riad.
• Overnight stay in Ouarzazate.

Day 6: Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Berber Villages – Tizi-N-Tichka – Marrakech

• After breakfast, kick off the day by visiting the Atlas Film Studio and other local spots that have been used in filming.
• Continue your journey across the Atlas Mountains via the winding Tichka Pass.
• Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon (approximately 4 hours of drive time).
• Check into your riad in the bustling medina.
• Optional: Explore Jemaa el Fna, a lively square that comes alive with street performers as the sun sets.
• Overnight stay in Marrakech.

Day 7: Marrakech

• Embark on a guided tour of Marrakech.
• Koutoubia Minaret: Visit the Koutoubia minaret, which stands as the tallest structure in Marrakech. Within the city walls, no building is permitted to exceed the height of the Koutoubia’s 253 feet. This minaret is an integral part of the largest mosque in Marrakech, completed in 1199.
• Explore one of the iconic spice markets, where you’ll learn about the medicinal properties of common spices and herbs still used across Morocco to treat various ailments.
• Dar Bacha: This historical site houses the Museum of Confluences, showcasing a blend of Berber, Arab, and Jewish artifacts from Morocco’s rich history. While there, indulge in coffee at their coffee room, offering over 200 varieties of coffee from around the world.
• Wander through Jemaa el Fna, the central square in the medina and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although it now teems with street performers, snake charmers, merchants, and orange juice stalls, its origins trace back to 1050, when it was a site for public executions—hence its name, which translates to “assembly of death.”
• Explore the bustling souks surrounding Jemaa el Fna, where you’ll find various workshops, including those of shoemakers and bakers.
• Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.
• Overnight stay in Marrakech.

Day 8: Marrakech

• After breakfast, check out of your hotel.
• Transfer to the Marrakech airport for your departure flight. The drive time is approximately 20 minutes.