After breakfast, travel toward Todra Gorge, one of Morocco’s most impressive natural sites. Sheer limestone cliffs rise vertically on both sides of a narrow canyon, creating a striking contrast between rock, light, and water. Time is allowed to walk through the gorge and appreciate its scale and stillness.

The route continues east through desert towns and fossil-rich areas near Erfoud, where the landscape becomes increasingly arid and open. Gradually, the first golden dunes appear on the horizon, signaling arrival at Merzouga.

In the late afternoon, begin a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. The ride moves slowly across rolling sand as the sun lowers, changing the color of the desert from gold to deep orange.

Arrival at the desert camp at dusk. Dinner is served under the open sky, followed by traditional Berber music. Overnight in a Sahara camp surrounded by silence and stars.

Wake before sunrise to witness the desert awakening. From the top of a nearby dune, watch the light spread across the Sahara, revealing the vastness and quiet power of the landscape.

After breakfast at the camp, return to Merzouga village by camel or 4x4 vehicle. The journey then continues back toward Marrakech or onward to another destination, depending on travel plans.

The desert gradually fades behind you, but its sense of scale and stillness remains long after the journey ends.