Sahara Desert from Marrakech

We begin our adventure today from Marrakech for the Sahara and atlas mountains, You will be picked up from your hotel after discussing the departure time.. On our way out of Marrakech we will make a short stop at Place Jemaa el-fna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to give you an idea of what life is like in this bustling, vibrant and exciting part of old Marrakech (you will have an opportunity to come back here on the last day). After this stop, we head towards the Sahara crossing the Atlas Mountains, and the highest pass of Tizi n’Tichka (2260 m). Many stops are included along the way. Our lunch will be in the city of Ouarzazate or ait ben haddou which is well known for the movies filmed here such as: Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia…..and parts of Game of Thrones too! The next part of our drive is along the scenic route which is known as the Route of the Thousand Kasbahs….a part of Morocco steeped in history….then on through the Valley of the Roses to the spectacular Dades Gorge. It is in Dades Gorge surrounded by majestic mountains that we will spend the night in our beautiful accommodation. Once settled into your accommodation there may be time left to explore this beautiful part of the world. Overnight in: Dades Gorges

A leisurely departure this morning. After breakfast at our Hotel we will set off for the Sahara and the iconic golden sand dunes! On our way to the sand dunes we will have some stop at the Todra Valley, Toudgha Gorges. Arriving at our destination point we leave the bus swapping one mode of transport for another – an ancient and time honoured vehicle…our camels! We will enjoy a 1.5 hour slow rhythmic ride across the dunes to our campsite where we will spend the night. An exotic location surrounded by the dunes under a black star-studded desert night sky. We promise a magical, mystical and memorable night in the desert! Many delights await you including a welcoming hot sweet Moroccan mint tea, delicious freshly cooked meals, a campfire and some desert drumming. Overnight in : Luxury Sahara Camp

For the early risers you will be rewarded with the sight of a beautiful sun rising over the sand dunes. After breakfast at the camp we will take the leisurely, mesmerising camel trek back to our bus then head back towards Marrakech making a few stops along the way. Arriving in Marrakech in the afternoon you will have some free time to do any last minute shopping. Our journey is ending today at arrival in Marrakech. *** Safe travel back home ***