The High Atlas & Desert Discovery

Your immersive Morocco tour begins with a scenic drive from the vibrant streets of Marrakech to the fresh air and breathtaking scenery of the High Atlas Mountains. In the Imlil Valley, a local guide will lead you on a walk to a traditional Berber home. Here, you’ll enjoy a delicious homemade meal and gain a unique insight into the rich Berber culture and traditions that have shaped this incredible region for centuries. The day concludes at a charming guesthouse nestled among the stunning mountain peaks.

Leaving Imlil, your private Morocco trip continues over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest road in North Africa. This scenic route passes through charming Berber villages en route to the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a key stop along ancient caravan routes and a popular filming location. Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “gateway to the Sahara,” and explore the historic Taourirt Kasbah before spending the night in a traditional riad.

On the third day of your High Atlas & desert discovery tour, you’ll travel through the vast Draa Valley. This ancient trade route is lined with fortified kasbahs and traditional villages. You’ll have the opportunity to visit a local souk and meet artisans in Tafraout, a remote village in the Errachidia region, before enjoying a traditional Berber meal and relaxing at the hotel.

Prepare for the highlight of the second half of the High Atlas & Desert Discovery tour. Your journey takes a thrilling turn as you venture off the beaten track through the Ramlia desert. This remote landscape is home to scattered nomadic families who live in harmony with the harsh environment. You’ll have the chance to observe their unique way of life, untouched by the outside world. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive at the spectacular golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Experience a magical sunset on a camel trek into the dunes, followed by a memorable night under the stars at an authentic desert camp, complete with traditional music around a campfire.

Wake up early to witness a breathtaking desert sunrise. After breakfast, the journey continues to the magnificent Todra Gorges, where you’ll walk through a towering canyon. Along the way, you’ll have the unique opportunity to meet a nomadic Berber family and gain insight into their seasonal way of life, which has remained unchanged for generations. The day ends in the stunning Dades Valley, famous for its dramatic rock formations, where you’ll spend the night in a hotel with incredible views of the mountains.

On the final day of the High Atlas & Desert Discovery tour, enjoy a scenic drive through the Rose Valley, where fragrant rose petals are harvested and processed into oils and perfumes. You’ll pass through the oasis of Skoura before beginning your memorable ascent over the High Atlas Mountains. Arrive back in Marrakech in the late afternoon, filled with incredible memories of an unforgettable Morocco adventure tour.