Itinerary: Southern Loop & Golden Dunes

Day 1: Marrakech – Arrival & Immersion
Arrival at the airport and transfer to a Riad in the Medina.

Signature Moment: A traditional hammam at the end of the day to unwind from your journey.

Day 2: Crossing the High Atlas – Aït Ben Haddou
Departure south via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260m).

Visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah (featured in Gladiator and Game of Thrones).

Overnight in a charming Kasbah in Ouarzazate or Skoura.

Day 3: The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs – Dadès Gorges
Drive through the Rose Valley.

Explore the Dadès Gorges and their impressive rock formations (“monkey fingers”).

Overnight in the heart of the mountains.

Day 4: Towards the Merzouga Dunes (Sahara)
Pass through the Todra Gorges (300m-high cliffs).

Arrive at the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Signature Moment: Camel trek across the dunes to admire the sunset.

Overnight in a luxury bivouac (private tent with shower) under the stars.

Day 5: Nomadic Life & Draa Valley
Early wake-up to watch the sunrise over the sand.

Drive towards the Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest palm grove.

Signature Moment: Enjoy traditional mint tea with a local family in a fortified village.

Day 6: Return to Marrakech – Culinary Art
Leisurely drive back to Marrakech through the lunar landscapes of the Anti-Atlas.

Return in the late afternoon.

Signature Moment: Farewell dinner on a terrace overlooking Jemaa el-Fna square.

Day 7: Marrakech – Spice Secrets & Departure
Free morning or visit the souks.

Signature Moment: A short workshop on the secrets of spices and saffron to bring a taste of Morocco home.

Transfer to the airport.