Begin your 4-day desert adventure from Marrakech to the Merzouga dunes by departing the city in a comfortable, air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan. Travel through the lush Haouz plains and ascend the winding roads of the High Atlas Mountains. Pass traditional Berber villages and cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, offering sweeping mountain views. Stop at the famous UNESCO-listed Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, a historic trading post. After some time to explore, continue to Ouarzazate for lunch, then visit the Taourirt Kasbah and the Rose Valley. Drive past El Kelaa M’Gouna and Boumalne before arriving in Dades Gorges for an overnight stay at a luxury riad.