A memory road through mountain, oasis and desert

Morocco, From Atlas to Sahara

Marrakech, High Atlas, Skoura & the Sahara10 nightsFrom £10,500 per person

The journey

A private overland passage from Marrakech through the High Atlas and ancient kasbah country to a refined camp at the edge of the Sahara.

Beautiful riads, trusted local hosts and a deliberately slower route reveal Morocco through architecture, food, craft and landscape.

Duration10 nights
Best timeOctober to April
Travel stylePrivate cultural & desert journey
AccommodationPrivate riads, mountain retreat & luxury desert camp

The itinerary

Day by day,
beautifully considered.

This is the journey's natural rhythm. Every stage can be refined around your dates, interests and preferred pace.

Days 1–3

Marrakech, behind the walls

Enter the city through private gardens, ateliers, architecture and tables chosen well beyond the familiar medina route.

Days 4–5

The High Atlas

Travel into the mountains for a private retreat, guided walks and encounters grounded in local context.

Days 6–7

Kasbah country & Skoura

Cross the pass into a landscape of fortified villages, palm groves and beautifully restored earthen architecture.

Days 8–10

The Sahara, privately held

Continue to a secluded desert camp for dunes, silence, astronomy and a pace shaped entirely around the light.

Day 11

Departure or the Atlantic

Private onward assistance, or extend to Essaouira, Fes or the coast.

The experience

Considered in every detail.

  • Marrakech with private architectural and culinary access
  • High Atlas villages with trusted local hosts
  • Ancient kasbahs and the palm groves of Skoura
  • A secluded luxury Sahara camp

Included with ELEGANS

  • 10 nights in exceptional private accommodation
  • Daily breakfast and six curated dining experiences
  • Private guiding and 4x4 transfers
  • Desert camp experiences and specialist hosts
  • Dedicated ELEGANS journey concierge

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance and personal expenses
  • Meals and beverages not described
  • Optional private aviation