Extend your trip with Orange Route B ending in Erfoud if you have more tiime and want to adventure further.
Marrakesh to Dades Valley
Orange Route
1. Marakesh
Sometimes called the ‘southern pearl’ of Morocco. Marrakeesh is the second oldest of the imperial cities.You will discover rose coloured medina walls that hide a maze of winding streets and alleys opening to gardens and bustling colourful and aromatic souks.
At Ait Benhaddou you will experience a World Heritage site that has been used as a backdrop for more than 20 films including; Gladiator, Indiana Jones and Lawrence of Arabia.
Take a walk and explore the traditional Moroccan style of architecture in which the Kasbahs are built.
4. Tazenakht
Join up with the gold route…
Extend your trip out to the Sahara! Head to Tazanakht after Ait Benhaddou.
Check out the Taourirt Kasbah, the former palace of Glaoui klan and Ouarzazate is one of the best places in Morocco to do some shopping, you’ll find thousands of authentic products at reasonable prices.
6. Skoura
The road to the Skoura Oasis continues along the Ounila valley, past beautiful, prosperous villages.
The Skoura Oasis is home to numerous ancient kasbahs. This route will then take you through Kelaat M’Gouna and on to through the Valley of Roses.
7. Rose Valley
This region is famous for its Rose Festival in May.