Day 1. Ouarzazate

After a late arrival at the airport of Ouarzazate you will be transferred to the hotel.

Day 2. Mdouar El Kbir (BD)

Our Landrover and driver will take you south, via the carpet town Taznakht and Foum Zguid. At Foum Zguid the Landrover leaves the road and heads through the desert towards the magnificent rock formations of Mdouar El Kbir. Our camp will be set up by the side of a palm oasis for your first night in the desert. Near the campsite fossils can often be found.

Day 3. The sand dunes of Erg Cheggaga (BLD)

Heading east via the enormous plain of Lac Irriki, once the largest freshwater lake of North Africa , you reach the great sand dunes of Erg Cheggaga. In the afternoon you are free to explore the dunes from the camp.

Day 4. Zagora (B)

You will probably see nomad tents and herds of camels as we continue east to the little desert village of M'hamid situated near a vast palm oasis in the southern Draa Valley . After M'hamid we head north to Zagora, a quiet desert town. In the afternoon an optional camel ride in the desert.

Day 5. Nekob (BD)

Going north along a dirt track through desert mountains you reach the village of Nekob where you will spend the night either in a kasbah-hotel (optional) with swimming pool, or spend the night in an adjacent traditional Berber tent.

Day 6. Dadès Gorge (B)

Today we follow a dirt track through the stunning landscape of the ancient Saghro Mountains to the reach the two stone pillars of Bab 'n Ali, a natural rock formation, where we explore the nearby gorge or hike to the pillars. In the afternoon continue to the market town Boumalne Dadès, and on to Gorge de Dadès. Here, in a dramatic landscape, ochre-coloured kasbahs nestle in green valleys.

Day 7. Todra Gorge (B)

A spectacular road takes you high into the Atlas Mountains to Msemrir. From here the Landrover takes a dirt track heading east and then south to the famous Todra Gorge. Here, in the heart of the High Atlas, nomads wander with their sheep and goats.

Day 8. Ait Ben Haddou (BD)

We follow the route known as the ‘Valley of 1000 Kasbahs', and there will be time to stop and visit Kasbah Amerhidil near Skoura and Kasbah Taourirt in Ouarzazate. Afternoon arrival at Ait Ben Haddou, a vast kasbah complex which is often being used as a film set.

Day 9. Marrakech . (B)

A dirt track takes you through magnificent scenery to Telouet. Here there'll be time for a visit before continuing over the highest paved road in Morocco , the pass Tizi 'n Tichka (2260 m). Small Berber villages are perched above green river valleys. Evening arrival in Marrakech.

Day 10. Marrakech (B)

A day at leisure to explore this exotic city. Your hotel, near the Djemaa-el-Fna Square , the vibrant heart of the city, is centrally located. The activities on the square are continually changing. You'll see snake charmers, musicians, acrobats and storytellers and, in the evenings, food-stalls are set up serving delicious kebabs and salads. The souk is filled with stalls selling herbs, leather, carpets, fruits and wool.

Day 11. Departure . (B)

Transfer to Marrakech Airport for departure