After breakfast we leave the bustling royal city of Marrakech behind and head to the south of Morocco. On the N9 you cross the High Atlas at the Tizi-n-Tichka pass and reach Ait Benhaddou at the southern foothills. After the provincial capital Ouarzazate you drive along the mountain range to the palm oases of Skoura, Rose Valley, and Boumalne-Dades for accommodation with overnight breakfast Route: Marrakech - Tizi-n-Tichka - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Skoura Distance: 270 km Travel time: 5 hours

-ATLAS CROSSING: TIZI-N-TICHKA First you drive through fertile plains, pine forests and wind your way further up the Atlas Mountains, accompanied by gnarled juniper trees. You cross the High Atlas at the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass at an altitude of 2,260 meters. There is often snow here in winter and spring. - continue driving to Telouet

We then follow a smaller road to Telouèt through the rugged, here barren mountains.

- visit Pacha el Glouiskasbah. - continue to ksar Ait ben haddou. - In the valley, the Ounila River is accompanied by a green band of vegetable gardens and oasis fields that contrast with the red-brown rocks of the canyon. During several stops you can enjoy wonderful views of the picturesque valley. In the valley, the Ounila River is accompanied by a green band of vegetable gardens and oasis fields that contrast with the red-brown rocks of the canyon. During several stops you can enjoy wonderful views of the picturesque valley.

TOUR KSAR AIT BENHADDOU We reach Ait Benhaddou around midday and stop for dinner before visiting the clay village. Learn about Kasbahs and Ksur and be impressed by the rammed earth architecture. I will guide you for an hour through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ksar Ait Benhaddou. Discover the labyrinth of houses, kasbahs, towers & granaries and enjoy the picturesque views over the village and the mountain landscape. continue to Ouarzazate

- visit the kasbah of Taourirte, then we drive up If you would like a short tour of a film studio, please continue agdz

ROAD OF THE 1,000 KASBAH In the southern High Atlas we follow the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs. A picturesque landscape passes you by: on one side the red-brown rocks of the Atlas Mountains rise up, in front of them the arid stone desert spreads out. The band of green date palms stands out in contrast.

- Take photos from the outside in Skoura Kasbah Amridil, continue to Rose City

VALLEY OF THE ROSES Near Kalaa M’Gouna lies the picturesque Valley of Roses, which are in full bloom in April / May. I will explain to you how the rose cultures are grown and harvested. The farmers then process the flowers into the popular, sensually scented rose oil and rose water. During a coffee break in Kalaa M'Gouna you can test and buy the products typical of the region. continue to Boumalne for accommodation

- End of the day, go to accommodation IN The traditional clay building Kasbah-Hotel lies on a hill on the edge of the Dades Valley. Spend relaxing hours in the blooming garden or on the roof terrace. From there you have a fantastic 360 degree panoramic view over the palm oasis dotted with ksurs and kasbahs and the mountains behind them.