Day 1: Marrakech to Dades Valley
Depart Marrakech early, driving over the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Enjoy scenic views and photo stops. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou. Lunch in Ait Benhaddou or Ouarzazate. Continue to Ouarzazate (potential kasbah/studio visit), the Valley of Roses. Arrive at your Dades Valley accommodation.
Night in Riad or hotel dinner included
Day 2: Dades Valley to Merzouga
After breakfast, visit the Todra Gorge. Drive to Erfoud passing by Tenjdad (fossil shops/museums). Lunch in Erfoud or nearby. Continue to Merzouga, check into your accommodation, and enjoy a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset. Dinner and music under the stars Day 3: Merzouga to Marrakech
Early wake-up for sunrise over the dunes. Return to Merzouga. The extremely long drive back to Marrakech begins. Lunch en route. Drive over the High Atlas Mountains. And reach Marrakech in the late afternoon
You will make your own way to the meeting points