Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou

• Depart Marrakech at 07:30 AM, driving through Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m)

• Stop at Berber villages and scenic viewpoints

• Explore Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Lunch at a local restaurant

• Overnight in Ouarzazate with dinner at your hotel

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Zagora Desert

• Drive through Anti-Atlas Mountains and the lush Draa Valley

• Stop at Agdez oasis

• Arrival at Zagora desert in the afternoon

• Camel trek to Berber desert camp

• Dinner at the camp, followed by traditional music around the campfire

Day 3: Zagora Desert – Camel Trekking & Exploration

• Sunrise camel ride in the desert

• Breakfast at the camp

• Explore nearby desert landscapes and Berber villages

• Optional sandboarding and photo sessions

• Dinner and overnight in the desert camp

Day 4: Zagora – Tamegroute – Ouarzazate

• Visit Tamegroute, known for its pottery and Quranic library

• Continue to Ouarzazate, visit Taourirt Kasbah

• Overnight in Ouarzazate

Day 5: Ouarzazate – Skoura Oasis – Dades Valley

• Drive to Skoura Oasis and visit palm groves

• Continue through the Dades Valley, famous for its gorges and kasbahs

• Stop for photo opportunities and short hikes

• Overnight in Dades Valley hotel

Day 6: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga

• Morning hike in Todra Gorge

• Drive to Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara Desert

• Camel trek into the desert, arriving at a luxury desert camp

• Dinner and stargazing under the desert sky

Day 7: Merzouga – Desert Activities

• Sunrise camel ride

• Explore sand dunes and nearby desert villages

• Optional sandboarding and quad biking

• Visit a nomad family and learn Berber traditions

• Overnight in desert camp

Day 8: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud

• Drive to Rissani, birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty

• Explore local markets and traditional crafts

• Visit Erfoud, famous for fossils

• Overnight in a desert guesthouse or hotel

Day 9: Erfoud – Midelt – Ifrane

• Drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains

• Stop in Midelt for lunch and scenic views

• Continue to Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland” for its alpine feel

• Overnight in Ifrane hotel

Day 10: Ifrane – Azrou – Marrakech

• Morning visit to cedar forests in Azrou, see Barbary monkeys

• Stop in Berber villages for cultural immersion

• Drive back to Marrakech, enjoy sunset views over the Atlas Mountains

• Overnight in Marrakech

Day 11: Marrakech – Departure

• Optional morning exploration of Marrakech medina and souks

• Transfer to airport or accommodation

• End of 11-day desert adventure

This expanded itinerary keeps the desert, camel trekking, Kasbahs, and Atlas Mountains, while spreading the journey over 11 days for a richer cultural experience, more relaxation, and less rushed travel.