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Across the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech to Zagora
After breakfast and the conclusion of your Magic of Morocco tour, set out in a chauffeured Land Rover on a spectacularly scenic journey into the High Atlas Mountains. Cross the 7,400-foot Tichka Pass and visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. Rising out of the shimmering sands like a mirage, this dramatic Kasbah is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been featured in more than 20 movies including Lawrence of Arabia, Jewel of the Nile and Gladiator. Travel on to historic Ouarzazate for lunch on your own and a guided tour of town. Your journey through Southern Morocco continues into the picturesque DrĂ¢a River Valley, a land of timeless villages and palm groves. Arrive in Zagora and check in to the Riad dar Sofian for a tranquil overnight. Meals B
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Onward to Merzouga and into the Sahara!
The captivating pre-Saharan landscapes of the South are dotted with numerous Berber villages set against the rugged Sargho Mountains. Stop for lunch on your own in the quiet village of Tazzarine before continuing on to Merzouga, perched on the edge of the mighty Sahara Desert. Transfer to 4x4 vehicles and journey across the famed golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Your destination is Erg Chebbi Luxury Desert Camp, an enchanting tented encampment set amidst the golden dunes of the vast Sahara. Enjoy a camel ride over the dunes, watch the sun set over the desert, and dine on fine Moroccan fare served under a canopy of desert stars. Later, before retiring to your private tent, enjoy Berber music and tales around the campfire. Meals B D
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The Route of 1,000 Casbahs to Ouarzazate
Enjoy an early morning walk across the dunes to witness a spectacular sunrise over the Sahara. Depart camp after breakfast and travel via the small oasis town of Tinghir and through the magnificent Todra Gorges, where majestic canyon walls soar to 900 feet. Make your way through the equally picturesque Dades Canyon and then along the legendary Route of 1,000 Casbahs, an ancient caravan route dotted with these old fortified towns and even some 19th century single-family compounds built with the distinctive crenulated walls of a medieval casbah. Arrive in Ouarzazate and check in to the Riad Ksar Ighnda. Meals B
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Depart Ouarzazate
Transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Meals B