Watch the sun rise over Morocco's tallest dune sea, with peaks reaching up to 150 m. The desert changes colour from grey to gold in the early light, before the return camel ride to Merzouga.

A palm-grove town at the entrance to the Todra Gorge, irrigated by centuries-old channels that still divide water between local families today. This is the usual lunch stop before entering the gorge.

A dramatic limestone canyon with walls rising up to 300 m and narrowing to around 10 m at its tightest point. A river runs along the canyon floor, and the site is popular with rock climbers.

Part of the "Road of a Thousand Kasbahs," this valley is known for its fortified mud-brick villages and the "Monkey Fingers" rock formations — sandstone shapes carved by erosion, which change colour in late-afternoon light. Overnight at a hotel or kasbah in the valley.

Known as Morocco's rose capital, this valley grows damask roses used for rosewater, oil, and cosmetics. A rose festival is held each May, and local shops sell rose-based products year-round.

Kasbah Taourirt sits in Ouarzazate and was once the seat of power for the Glaoui family, who controlled much of southern Morocco and the trans-Saharan trade routes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. At its peak, the kasbah housed hundreds of people, from family members to servants, within its maze of towers and courtyards. Built from rammed earth (pisé), its walls are decorated with the geometric patterns typical of southern Moroccan architecture. Only a small part of the complex is restored and open to visitors, but it remains one of the best examples of a Glaoui-era kasbah still standing. It's also a short walk from Ouarzazate's film studios, giving a sense of why the region became known as Morocco's "Hollywood."

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, this fortified earthen village (ksar) once served as a caravan stop between the Sahara and Marrakech. Its buildings, mostly from the 17th century, have appeared in films including Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Walk the stepped alleyways and climb to the old granary (agadir) at the top for valley views.

The main road over the High Atlas between Ouarzazate and Marrakech, reaching about 2,260 m at its highest point. Roadside stalls sell minerals and geodes, and the route offers wide mountain views before descending towards Marrakech.

Arrival approx. 6:00-7:00 PM Tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or the nearest point accessible by vehicle, since medina alleys are pedestrian-only.