Once you cross the Atlas Mountains, you enter Southern Morocco and the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert. There are two exceptional destinations to visit if you are considering visiting the Moroccan Sahara. The first is Merzouga and the vast dune of the Erg Chebbi. These lie to the south of Fes, about an 8-9 hour drive over the Atlas Mountains. There are flights from Fez and Casablanca to the Moulay Ali Cherif Airport, about two hours drive from the camp. The second is the area around Zagora, and you can fly here from Casablanca or a 5-6 hour drive Ouarzazate through the stunning Draa Valley.
From there, it’s a 4-5 hour drive back to Marrakech, so you usually stay here or in Skoura. Ouarzazate is known as a film city – Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia and Game of Thrones have all been shot here. Nearby Skoura is a delight. A sleepy village with verdant orchards and rolling hills to walk through. It makes a perfect link between a visit to Merzouga or Zagora on the road to Marrakech. If you really want an experience, we can arrange a cross-desert route from Zagora to Merzouga. Less known is the area to the southwest of Morocco. Inland from touristy Agadir and south of Taroudannt, you find the interesting Anti-Atlas. Needless to say, there are many hidden gems in Southern Morocco and the Sahara Desert, and we will create a tailor-made itinerary around any interest.
This is just a selection of suggested itineraries that are there to help you with your ideas and to start the conversation with us about planning your tailor-made holiday. All our holidays are private for you and your party, and can depart on any day you like. We can adapt and change any element of these journeys, or design an itinerary from scratch around your travelling plans.
Morocco in Style: A Luxury Adventure is quite simply the most stylish way to see this incredible country. You’ll stay at the most iconic hotels, and by taking a private helicopter, delve deep into Morocco’s hidden interior.
Memory Road is an exclusive four-wheel drive luxury adventure through the off-the-beaten-track delights of southern Morocco, which quite simply takes the experience of Morocco to a whole new level.
This comprehensive private tour of Morocco brings together the sights and sounds of this fantastic destination, and the chance to discover more than the well-trodden paths around Marrakech.
There is something impossibly romantic in delving into the great dunes of the Saharan Desert. Nights under canvas, sunsets and camel rides; experiences that undoubtedly make you feel like you have escaped.
This is just an overview of the hotels and lodges we feature, from characterful boutique lodges to luxury hotels. We do have a range of other hotels that we use, so if you don't see from our portfolio what you are looking for, we almost certainly know about it and can help plan an itinerary using it.
This is a selection of experiences that allow you to see the destination in new and interesting ways. Almost all our experiences include a private guide, and can be then tailored to your particular interests. Indeed, many of the experiences we offer are created individually for our guests, so this list is by no means conclusive. In fact, we leave a couple of our best ideas up our sleeves for when you enquire with us.
We arrange totally bespoke trips and design an itinerary that is designed around you. You may have seen a suggested itinerary that we can base your plans around, or we can start with a blank sheet and paper and design something from scratch. You can leave a phone number and suggest a time to call you back, and we can also arrange to do this during the evenings or at weekends if you are busy during the daytime. We can also meet up with you in you fancy a coffee and are based in and around London.