Early in the morning we drive towards the High Atlas. We cross the pass Tizi-n Tichka (2260m) and arrive in the capital of the South, Ouarzazate. We keep driving towards the Anti Atlas where, at the highest point, we have a great lookout over the Draa Valley. In Zagora we leave the tarred road and drive on a sand track to our bivouac site on the foot of Djebel Bani. Driving time: 5 hours

Meals:  L,D

After breakfast we leave the big plain and cross the Djebel Bani. We explore the stone desert that even today is inhabited by nomads with their tents made out of goat and dromedary wool and erect the bivouac near a small oasis. In the evening we learn how to cook a traditional Moroccan meal in a Berber tent. Walking time: 2.5 hours Driving time: approximately 4 hours

Meals:  B,L,D

We hike along the valley and arrive to the stone plates of the river Oued M'Hazr where can see water basins which are a source of life for the animals in the middle of the desert. The night will be spent at your leisure with an option to join a night excursion and learn about the starry sky. Walking time: approximately 6 hours

Meals:  B,L,D

Today we set foot into the sand desert beginning with a plain of pebble and boulder. From afar we can already see the yellow sand dunes of Erg Zhar where our bivouac will be erected on the foot of one of these impressive dunes. We spend the evening listening to the rhythms of traditional music and getting enchanted by the traditional Berber dance. Walking time: approximately 5 hours

Meals:  B,L,D

Our adventure continues along vast desert landscape. We cross a large plateau towards the dry Draa River bed and pass a ruined village, that once was in the middle of a prosper valley before the big drought. After a picnic lunch under tamarisk trees, we continue our trek to the small dunes of Erg Smar. Walking time: approximately 4 hours

Meals:  B,L,D

The last trekking day brings you along dry river beds and flat Hamadas (stony desert) before reaching the large Chegaga dunes. In the afternoon, you enjoy the last desert setting with a climb to the high dune to watch sunset and you will enjoy the final dinner under the stary sky. Walking time: 5 hours

Meals:  B,L,D

After breakfast, you will say goodbye to your caravan and board on 4WD cars to cross the dry Irikki Lake to the oasis of Foum Zguid along the Jebel Bani range. After the off-road ride, we change into the mini bus and head north across the Anti-Atlas Mountains to the World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou. In the late afternoon, we will visit the Kasbah, probably the most preserved Kasbah in the south and home for many famous movies. Driving time: approximately 7 hours

Meals:  B,L,D

Ait-ben-Haddou is a striking example of Moroccan architecture. The ksar, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls, is a traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses crowd together within the defensive walls, which are reinforced by corner towers. On the way to Essaouira we visit a natural herb pharmacy and learn about the healing power of the traditional medicine. In the afternoon we arrive in the art village of Sidi Mbarke, located on the Atlantic Sea. Driving time: approximately 7 hours

Meals:  B,L,D

After breakfast, we take a camel ride along the wild beaches and head north to the village of Sidi Kaouki, well known for surfing. Enjoy a picnic lunch, then a short transfer to Essaouira, a charming city on the Atlantic coast, that has great historic heritage. On arrival, a local guide will take you around the port, Kasbah and Scala. The old pirate’s hideout offers a multitude of small squares encircled by Portuguese, Berber and French battlements. The pace of life is more relaxed here and the whitewashed streets lend a truly Mediterranean air to the city.

Meals:  B

Enjoy the morning on your own whether it be a swim in the sea or a walk through Essaouira's souks. After lunch we depart for Marrakech, visiting an argan-oil cooperative run by women only on the way. Driving time: approximately 3 hours

Meals:  B

This morning, we will take a walking guided tour of ‘The Red City” taking in the principal sites, the Koutoubia, Bahia Palace, Medina and the souks where many artisans display their products. The rest of the day is free for own exploration of this colourful city.

Meals:  B

After breakfast the tour ends and we'll transfer you to the airport.

Meals:  B