After breakfast, we pass through Kalaat M’Gouna and its Valley of Roses before reaching the spectacular Todra Gorge, where towering rock walls rise up to 300 m. The gorge opens into the lush Todra Valley, dotted with palm groves and small Berber villages.

We then continue towards the desert, with opportunities to experience authentic Berber life along the way. On arrival in Merzouga, we switch to camels for a ride across the golden dunes to enjoy the sunset time.

Overnight stay in a luxury camp

Recommendable Get up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise just around the camp for a wonderful start to your journey. We’ll explore the desert and meet its people, the nomadic tribes, as well as visit fossil quarries and the village of Khamlia, home to descendants of sub-Saharan Africans, renowned for their soulful Gnawa music.

At midday, we enjoy a unique culinary experience in the heart of the desert: a hands-on cooking class to learn how to prepare the traditional Berber pizza, or Madfouna. Guided by our local chefs, you’ll prepare the dough from scratch, create the flavorful filling of seasoned minced meat, fresh vegetables, and spices, and finally taste your homemade Berber pizza against the stunning desert backdrop.

Overnight stay in a Riad

We set off through the vast Tafilalet palm grove, then continued to Rissani, the first imperial city of Morocco. We travel through Alnif and visit the famous Round Mountain, a backdrop for numerous films, before crossing the Saghro Mountains.

We finish the day in the Draa Valley, home to one of the largest oases in North Africa.

Overnight stay in a Riad

We return to Marrakech via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m), the highest road pass in North Africa, and arrive in Marrakech, and this marks the end of your 5 Days Desert Adventure with us.