Waypoints – Atlas Mountains Sahara and Ancient Cities Expedition
Marrakesh
Days 1–3
The journey begins in Marrakesh with time to arrive and settle as a group.
We step into the rhythm of the city and explore its contrasts and energy.
Markets gardens and narrow streets shape the first impressions.
We prepare for the road ahead and align expectations as a group.
Group connection and journey preparation define this phase.
🏠 Overnight in simple accommodation in Marrakesh is included.
Ouarzazate
Days 3–4
We leave the city and climb into the High Atlas Mountains.
The road winds higher and the air cools as landscapes open.
Villages valleys and viewpoints shape the long mountain crossing.
High Atlas crossing and mountain transition guide the day.
🏠 Overnight in simple accommodation near Ouarzazate is included.
Tinghir
Days 4–5
We continue south through palm oases and rugged valleys.
Skoura and the Dades Valley introduce greener pockets of life.
In the afternoon we walk through the Todgha Gorge and feel the scale of the land.
Oasis landscapes and gorge exploration shape the day.
🏠 Overnight in simple accommodation near Tinghir is included.
Merzouga
Days 5–8
We reach the edge of the Sahara where dunes rise from flat land.
Movement slows and the desert sets the rhythm.
Days are spent walking resting and learning to live with heat and space.
Nights are quiet and open under wide skies.
Desert walking sunrise and sunset dunes and Berber camp life define this phase.
🏜️ Overnight in simple Berber desert camps is included.
Ziz Oasis
Days 8–9
We leave the desert and drive north along old travel routes.
Sand turns to rock and rock slowly turns green.
Palm groves and water mark the return of life.
Oasis exploration and local encounters guide the transition.
🏠 Overnight near the Ziz Oasis is included.
Middle Atlas
Days 9–10
We climb into higher ground and cooler air.
Wide plateaus open the view and slow the pace.
Cedar forests appear and invite quiet walks.
Terrain awareness and mental focus practice shape the day.
🏕️ Overnight close to nature in the Middle Atlas is included.
Azrou
Day 10
We move through forest landscapes and lakes.
Wild monkeys cedar trees and mountain air define the atmosphere.
Traditional crafts and local life come into focus.
Forest exploration and cultural insight mark the day.
🏠 Overnight near Azrou is included.
Fes
Days 10–12
We descend toward one of the oldest cities in Morocco.
The medina feels dense alive and complex.
Craftsmanship history and daily life overlap closely.
Medina exploration and cultural immersion define this stay.
🏠 Overnight in simple accommodation in Fes is included.
Beni Mellal
Days 12–13
We leave the city and return to open landscapes.
Farmland hills and water shape a softer transition day.
Movement slows and the journey begins to settle.
Outdoor time and integration guide this phase.
🏠 Overnight close to nature near Beni Mellal is included.
Marrakesh
Days 13–14
We return to the starting point with new perspective.
The pace stays relaxed with time to rest or explore.
The journey is consciously closed as a group.
Final reflection and shared closing mark the end.
🏠 Overnight in Marrakesh is included.
Waypoints – Morocco Expedition
Marrakesh
Arrival exploration preparation.
Ouarzazate
High Atlas crossing mountain landscapes transition south.
Tinghir
Palm oases valleys and Todgha Gorge.
Merzouga
Sahara immersion dunes slow movement desert camps.
Ziz Oasis
Water palms and life along ancient routes.
Middle Atlas
Wide plateaus cedar forests cooler air.
Azrou
Lakes forests wildlife and crafts.
Fes
Ancient medina culture and craftsmanship.
Beni Mellal
Rural landscapes soft transition south.
Marrakesh
Return reflection and departure.