Day 2: Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Palm Groves of Skoura – Amridil Kasbah – Erfoud – Merzouga
Following a tour to Ouarzazate’s film studios, we travel to Kalaa Magouna to see the Rose Valley. Every year in May, a Rose Festival is held when residents sell their rose items such as fragrances, rose water, oil, and cosmetics. Next we drive by other Kasbahs, including Amridil Kasbah, which is bordered by Skoura’s palm tree grove.
Then, we travel through the Dades valley and halt at a viewpoint overlooking the valley to take in the scenery of the Dades gorges. Afterward, we proceed to the Todra Gorges. The Todra River has formed a huge canyon through the mountains, resulting in a steep red cliff-sided canyon.
We arrive in the afternoon in the Sahara desert of Merzouga, where we swap to camels and trek the sandy desert. On top of a tall dune, a stop will be made so that you may take in the spectacular sunset. Continue on to the luxury camp in the desert, where you may dance around the campfire to the sounds of Berber drums while admiring the great open sky filled with stars. At the camp, you’ll sleep for the night.