Your desert adventure begins with a morning departure from your riad or hotel in Marrakech. You’ll travel across the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass—offering spectacular panoramic views of Berber villages perched on the hillsides. Stop to explore the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its appearance in Hollywood films like Gladiator and The Mummy. After lunch in Ouarzazate, often called the "Hollywood of Africa" for its famous film studios, we continue to the palm-filled Skoura Oasis and then follow the picturesque Valley of Roses. Arrive in Boumalne Dades by late afternoon, where dramatic rock formations welcome you to the stunning Dades Gorges.