Day 1: Pick up from Marrakesh | Zagora
Today, you will be picked up in the morning in
Marrakesh. From there, you will drive over the
High Atlas Mountains. After a stop for lunch, you
will continue to Zagora where you'll be staying
in a lovely bed and breakfast. If it's hot, you
can relax in the shade of the gardens or take a
dip in the pool. The drive will take around 6
hours.
Day 2: Tamegroute | Mhamid | Erg Chigaga
(Sahara Desert)
Today, you'll continue two more hours on the road
to M'hamid. Along the way, you'll be able to
visit holy town of Tamegroute, known for its
library with ancient manuscripts, and green
pottery. Then, it's two more hours off road to
Erg Chigaga, where you will spend the night under
the astonishing stars. Dinner will be served al
fresco and you'll be sleeping in a rustic
Bedouin-style tent.
Day 3: Skoura (Valley of 1000 Kasbahs)
Following your stay in the Sahara Desert of Erg
Chigaga, you'll drive back to M'hamid and be able
to shower up before venturing back up the Draa
Valley to Skoura, known as the "Valley of 1000
Kasbahs." The drive will take four to five hours
and if you are up to it, we can provide a walking
tour of up to two hours in the palm valley oasis
surrounding Skoura.
Day 4: Ait Ben Haddou | Ouarzazate | Drop Off
in Marrakesh
After leaving Skoura, you'll head through
Ouarzazate, followed by Ait Ben Haddou this
morning. In these locations, you can visit the
Tamdakht kasbah and even head off road to Telouet
(weather and time permitting). Following, its
over the Tizi N Tichka mountain pass, taking you
through the impressive High Atlas Mountains and
back to Marrakesh.