Early private pick-up to beat traffic and make the most of the mountain scenery; you’ll start climbing toward the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
Explore the UNESCO-listed kasbah and its alleys used in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones; the site is open for visitors and offers excellent views from the hilltop.
Relax with a tagine or couscous at a kasbah-side restaurant; a good chance to sample regional specialties before continuing to Ouarzazate. (Restaurants typically open 11:30am–4:00pm)
Quick visit to Ouarzazate’s Taourirt Kasbah or the Cinema Museum (museum hours ~9:00am–5:30pm) to see film sets and movie props; useful cultural context en route to the desert.
Arrive at your riad or kasbah overlooking the gorge, settle in, and enjoy a traditional dinner included with accommodation; evenings are calm and the gorge is atmospheric after sunset.
Walk the canyon floor beneath towering 200–300 m cliffs — a short, accessible hike that’s great for photos and light scrambling; the gorge is open all day.
Short visit to fossil workshops and small showrooms; Erfoud is famous for Paleozoic fossils — browsing is free but purchases are optional (shops open ~9:00am–6:00pm).
Ride camels into the golden Erg Chebbi dunes to reach a rising dune for sunset; the hour varies seasonally — in November expect sunset around 5:15pm–5:30pm. (Included in tour)
Settle into your Berber camp, enjoy a hot shower (if available) and a traditional dinner under the stars followed by local music around the fire; camp activities typically run until late evening.
Lunch in Ouarzazate or Agdz depending on timing; a good break for a leisurely meal before the Atlas crossing (most restaurants serve lunch 12:00pm–3:00pm).