Between the eastern desert of Merzouga and the western city of Marrakesh lie the massive Atlas Mountains, dozens of iconic kasbahs, and spectacular desert scenery reminiscent of Utah and Arizona landscapes.  Over two short days, we traveled east to west starting with Todra Gorge and then Dades Gorge.  Following these two gorges, we spectated three kasbahs (traditional Moroccan desert forts) in the following order: Kasbah Amerhidil, Taourirt Kasbah, and Ait Ben Haddou.  These were our final days in the hot, dry deserts of Morocco before venturing into Marrakech and back to the lush valleys of the north. First things first, we got…