Marrakech to Merzouga — 3 Days
The classic 3-day Sahara route from Marrakech to the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga — crossing the High Atlas, Aït Benhaddou and the gorges, with a night in a desert camp.
What this experience is about
Experience overview
This is the classic overland route from Marrakech to the great dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga, covering roughly 560 km each way. Because the distance is long, it is done over three days with scenic stops rather than a single drive. You cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, visit the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, pass through Ouarzazate and the gorges, and spend a night at a desert camp in the dunes.
Trip highlights
- ★Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass
- ★UNESCO-listed kasbah of Aït Benhaddou
- ★Dades and Todra gorges
- ★Camel trek and overnight in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- ★Sunrise over the Sahara
Your itinerary
- 1Marrakech to Dades
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate, continuing to the Dades Valley for the night.
- 2Dades to Merzouga
Through the Todra Gorge toward Merzouga; afternoon camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes and a night at a desert camp.
- 3Merzouga to Marrakech
Sunrise over the dunes, then the return drive to Marrakech via the Draa Valley.
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Included
- ✓Transport by 4x4 or minibus with driver
- ✓One night desert camp and one night in a hotel/guesthouse
- ✓Camel trek at Erg Chebbi
- ✓Dinners and breakfasts as per itinerary
Not included
- —Lunches
- —Drinks and personal expenses
- —Tips for driver and camp staff
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