A Journey Through Deserts, Kasbahs, and Culture
A Journey Through Morocco: From Marrakech to the Desert and Beyond
Looking for inspiration for your next adventure? Let these images guide you through one of the most iconic routes in Morocco — a linear journey that takes you from the vibrant chaos of Marrakech, through the cinematic landscapes of the south, and into the soul-stirring silence of the desert before ending in the spiritual city of Fez.
Start in Marrakech
Wander through ancient medinas, sip mint tea on hidden rooftops, and soak up the colors, sounds, and scents of the Red City. From here, your route begins — leaving behind the bustle and heading straight into the mountains.
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Crossing the High Atlas
As you climb through the Tizi n’Tichka pass, the scenery shifts dramatically. Tiny Berber villages cling to the mountainside and snow-capped peaks meet red rock valleys.
Aït Ben Haddou at Sunset
One of Morocco’s most iconic ksars (and a favorite film location), Aït Ben Haddou feels timeless. Arriving in time for sunset is a memory in itself.
The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
Continue toward Ouarzazate and the Valley of the Roses, then wind your way into the spectacular Dades Gorges — a place that feels carved by magic.
Into the Sahara
Merzouga welcomes you with golden dunes and an endless horizon. Spend the night in a desert camp, dine under the stars, and dance to Berber rhythms around the fire.
A Day in the Desert
Ride a camel at sunrise, drive a buggy over the dunes, visit nomadic villages and hidden oases — the desert holds more stories than you could imagine.
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From Sand to City
Travel north through changing landscapes: from the palm groves of Rissani to the alpine air of Ifrane. Before you know it, Fez appears — complex, mysterious, and utterly magnetic.
End in Fez
Lose yourself in the labyrinth of the Medina, one of the oldest and best-preserved in the world. Every step feels like stepping through history.
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