Marrakech – Marrakech
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
Depart from Marrakech and cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Stop at panoramic viewpoints to photograph mountain roads, Berber villages, and dramatic landscapes. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Morocco’s most photogenic kasbahs. Capture textures, mud-brick towers, and golden-hour light. End the day in Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Sahara.”
Day 2: Ouarzazate – Skoura Oasis – Rose Valley – Dades Valley
Morning photography around kasbahs and palm groves before driving to Skoura Oasis. Continue through the Rose Valley (seasonal blooms in spring), ideal for detail shots and rural life photography. Arrive in the Dades Valley, famous for dramatic rock formations and winding roads—perfect for sunset compositions.
Day 3: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert
Travel toward the impressive Todra Gorge, capturing towering canyon walls and local life along the river. Continue to Erfoud, then reach Merzouga at the edge of the Sahara. In the late afternoon, enjoy a camel ride into the dunes to photograph desert colors, shadows, and sunset.
Day 4: Merzouga – Sahara Desert Photography Experience
Wake up early for sunrise photography over the Erg Chebbi dunes. Spend the day exploring the desert, nomad camps, and oasis areas. Capture patterns in the sand, traditional music scenes, and camel caravans. In the evening, photograph sunset and enjoy night photography and astrophotography under clear desert skies.
Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Draa Valley – Agdz
Leave the desert and stop in Rissani, known for its traditional market and authentic street photography opportunities. Continue along the lush Draa Valley, with endless palm groves, ksour, and daily village life scenes. Arrive in Agdz for sunset shots over the oasis.
Day 6: Agdz – Ouarzazate – High Atlas – Marrakech
Travel back toward Ouarzazate for final architectural shots before crossing the High Atlas Mountains again. Stop at scenic viewpoints for wide-angle landscape photography. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon.
Day 7: Marrakech City Photography Tour
A guided photography walk through Marrakech. Capture the vibrant scenes of Jemaa el-Fna Square, colorful souks, artisans at work, and historic architecture. Optional visits to hidden alleys and rooftops for unique angles and storytelling images.
