Tizi n'Tichka pass
Cross the High Atlas on Morocco's most dramatic mountain road, with kasbah stops along the way.
Overview
The journey
Trace the ancient caravan route from Marrakech over the High Atlas to the edge of the Sahara — sleeping in kasbahs and under the stars.
Aït Ben Haddou
Wander the UNESCO-listed earthen ksar that has stood over the caravan route for centuries.
Todra Gorge
Walk beneath 300-metre canyon walls where the light turns the rock to copper.
Erg Chebbi dunes
Camel-trek into the Sahara and sleep in a private luxury camp beneath the stars.
Skoura oasis
Palm groves and mud-brick kasbahs in the valley of a thousand kasbahs.
Dawn over the dunes
Climb a ridge for sunrise — the silence and colour you'll remember longest.
Day by day
Your itinerary
Day 1 · Marrakech
Arrival, medina orientation walk, welcome dinner in a riad.
Day 2 · Aït Ben Haddou
Cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass to the fortified ksar, a UNESCO site.
Day 3 · Dades Valley
Kasbahs of the Skoura oasis and the rose valley of Kelaâ M'Gouna.
Day 4 · Todra Gorge
Hike the towering canyon walls, then on toward the desert.
Day 5 · Merzouga · Erg Chebbi
Camel trek into the dunes; night in a luxury desert camp.
Day 6 · Ziz Valley
Sunrise over the dunes, palm groves, return over the Atlas.
In pictures
Moments from the road
Marrakech
Tizi n'TichkaAït Ben Haddou
Todra Gorge
Erg Chebbi
Desert campWhat's included
In the price
- 9 nights in riads & desert camp
- Local expert guide throughout
- Private 4x4 transport
- Camel trek & Sahara camp
- Daily breakfast, 4 dinners
- All entrance fees
Traveller stories
What travellers say
“The best-organised trip we've ever taken. Every day topped the last.”
Hannah & Tom
Travelled March 2026
“Our guide Youssef turned a holiday into a friendship. The camp night was pure magic.”
Priya S.
Travelled February 2026
“Ten days, zero stress, and a country I can't stop talking about.”
Marcus L.
Travelled November 2025
Good to know
Frequently asked
How big are the groups?
Capped at twelve travellers, with private departures available on request. Most groups are six to ten.
What's the best time to go?
March–May and September–November offer the kindest desert temperatures. We run the route year-round.
Is the camel trek optional?
Yes. A 4x4 transfer to camp is always available if you'd rather not ride into the dunes.
What's not included?
International flights, travel insurance, visas where required, and lunches on touring days.
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