Road of Thousand Kasbahs

Adventurers | Families | Couples | Friends

September – May

 3 – 4 nights

Follow the ancient caravan route through the Atlas Mountains to the amazing Dades Gorges following the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Spectacular sceneries will follow as if you were a protagonist in a movie. Crumbling Kasbahs where nomad hearted people are happy to show you around will keep your breath.

Over 2200 meters, the Tizi n’Tichka pass will get you to know the ocher beauty of Ait Ben Haddou village, an extraordinary example of traditional Saharan architecture, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Followed by Ouarzazate city so-called Hollywood of Africa as it hosted some international sceneries from famous movies including Game of Thrones.

Encounter colourful Berber villages of the Dades valley or 1000 Kasbahs Valley before getting to Tineghir with its beautiful palm groves. By taking the small paths drawn between the trees, you will discover the date culture which is the main occupation in the area. Don’t be afraid being stuck between a rock as you are right in Todra Gorges. Iconic place where two rocks split to let a beautiful river come through. Along the way we won’t miss the valley of the Roses where incredible smells are flowing as it’s the headquarter for the manufacture of rose water

Designing Your Journey

asgunfa will design the perfect itinerary for an immersive journey. We know the destination inside and out, and we are at your side to give you recommendations based not only on your travel needs and preferences but also based on our previous experience.

Where to Stay

We only feature first-hand riads and hotels that we already tried. asgunfa has selected for you authentic houses with crafts alongside modern art, and soft Berber carpets to warm the stone floors. From the roof terrace, the eye takes in a panoramic view of the Ksar.

What to See and Do

Besides the driving experience filled by superb views, you will get the chance to visit some of these unique Berber monuments. You won’t miss the iconic film-making location Ouarzazate, known as Morocco’s biggest studios, where various movies were shot such as Lawrence of Arabia in 1962, Gladiator in 2000, Kingdom of Heaven in 2005 and many more. Whether you’re looking for adventurous activities or cultural ones, you will be surprised by the region.

 

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