Day 1: Marrakesh- High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Valley of 1000 Kasbahs–Rosevalley – Dades gorges

Our trip will take us through the High Atlas mountains by way of the historic Tizi-n-Tichka pass. With an elevation of 2,260 meters the size and beauty of the mountains cannot be overstated. This pass is also dotted with ancient oak woods, walnut groves, traditional Berber villages and picturesque valley pastures complete with free range goats and sheeps. The mountain pass opens into a high desert lunar landscape that is home to Ait Benhaddou, where we will stop for lunch. This UNESCO protected medina has been featured in such films as Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth and The Gladiator. Morocco has long been a favorite of Hollywood and you will also have a chance to visit previous movie sets that are still standing. From here we set off through The Valley of 1000 Kasbahs. Kasbahs are ancient castles or strongholds. The road you travel along may be paved today, but 1000 years ago it was just a path full of traders going to and from Europe. These Kasbahs offered a safe place to conduct business and spend the night in safety. We then travel through Skoura and Kelaa M’Gouna an area known for both roses and its handcrafted daggers. Then through the lush Dades Valley. Here you will stay in a Moroccan Riad bed and breakfast, complete with tea service and full dinner.

Day 2 : Hiking in the Dades gorges

After breakfast in the riad, we set off on an excursion to the Dades gorge. We'll be accompanied by your guide and  2 hour walk along the gorges and canyons of Dades, we reach the oasis for an open air lunch, before returning to the riad. Dinner and overnight accommodation in the riad.

Day 3: Todra gorges– Erfoud –Merzouga – Dunes of Erg Chebbi (camelriding 1,5 hours)

After breakfast we set off to the Todra Gorge. This marvel of geography with cliffs of pink and grey reaching the sky cannot be overstated. It’s a wonderful spot for a break and peaceful walk. From here we travel to the near by village of Erfoud for lunch. This area is home to centuries old horizontal wells called Qauah, that once irrigated the desert. After lunch we set out for Merzouga and the dunes of Erg Chebbi, where we can admire a breathtaking sunset from the saddle of a dromedary. The dunes (erg),with their gilded pink hues, reach a height of 160 metres and their shape changes continuously. We spend the night in a luxury desert tented camp, with a traditional Berber dinner and music. Don't forget to gaze at the stars in the immense desert sky.The evening will be spent in a luxury desert camp enjoying first class Berber hospitality. Complete with the traditional mint tea ritual, dinner and music topped off with star gazing in the vast desert sky.

Day 4: Transfer to Fes

After breakfast in the dunes of Erg Chebbi we saddle up and the dromedaries take us back to the Landcruiser.  From here we travel through the mountains and reach Fes in the evening.