2 Days Tour Marrakech Mhamid desert

Your journey begins with the sun rising over Marrakech’s terracotta rooftops as you set off toward the mighty High Atlas Mountains. The road climbs and curls through the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, where every turn unveils a canvas of sweeping valleys and jagged peaks. You’ll descend into the hidden valley of Telouet, a quiet place where time seems to slow. Here, the once-grand Kasbah Telouet wait; its crumbling walls and vivid tiles whispering stories of power, trade, and forgotten dynasties.

Draa valley and Mhamid desert

From there, the path flows along the ancient caravan route from Timbuktu, winding toward the legendary Ait Ben Haddou. A red-clay fortress rising from the earth, rich in history and cinematic fame. After a scenic pause for lunch and exploration, the landscape shifts. Palm trees line your route as you cross the mesmerizing Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest river oasis. As the sun begins to dip, you’ll reach Mhamid, where the paved road ends and the true desert begins. A camel awaits to lead you into the dunes as golden sands glow in the twilight. By nightfall, you’ll be welcomed into a nomadic camp, sharing dinner and drumming beneath a sky ablaze with stars.

The desert awakens in silence, and you’ll rise early to greet the sun as it climbs over the endless sea of sand. After a peaceful breakfast, your camel gently leads you back to Mhamid, where your 4x4 is ready for the journey north. The route follows the heartbeat of the Draa River, past clusters of mud-brick villages and palm groves that thrive in this seemingly impossible landscape. In Zagora, life moves to the rhythm of the desert, unhurried and timeless.

Ouarzazate - and high Atlas

Continue through shifting scenery toward Ouarzazate, where a warm coffee or mint tea offers a moment to reflect before crossing the High Atlas Mountains once more. The descent back into Marrakech is a quiet return to the pulse of the city; your spirit still echoing with the wind of the dunes, the warmth of Berber hospitality, and the stories told by firelight in the desert night.