5-Day Dakar Track and Merzouga Private Desert Trip

Immerse yourself in the depths of the Sahara Desert as you drive along the Dakar Rally track on a 5-day private trip from Marrakech.

Private Trip Details

Day 1: Marrakesh - Aït Benhaddou - Ouarzazate

The journey begins in Marrakech, heading towards Ouarzazate via the Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass, 2,260 metres high. We visit Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, an 800-year-old fortified city. The night is spent in Ouarzazate, known for Atlas Studios.

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Agdz – Draa Valley – Tazarine – El Mharech Oasis

After breakfast, we visit Taourirt Kasbah before traveling to Zagora through the Tizi n-Tinifift mountain pass, 1,600 meters high. Explore the Draa Valley and the scenic Mharech Gorges, commonly intersected by the Dakar Rally track. Overnight in a typical riad.

Day 3: Mharech - Ramlia Oasis - Ouzina Dunes - Merzouga

On the third day, follow the Dakar Rally track through small villages and the Ouzina Dunes. Visit Khamlia and enjoy local folklore before riding a camel to Erg Chebbi, where we will stay in an Amazigh camp.

Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

After a sunrise in the dunes, return via camel to the jeep. Visit Rissani, the origin of the Alawi Dynasty, and continue to the Todgha Gorges before reaching the Dades Valley for the night.

Day 5: Dades Valley – Valley of the Roses – Skoura – Marrakech

Depart Dades Valley along the Route of the Thousand Kasbahs, traveling through the Valley of the Roses to Skoura before returning to Marrakech.

Accommodation

Standard hotels include:
Ouarzazate: Hotel Les Jardins de Ouarzazate or similarMharech: Riad Nomad or similarMerzouga: Standard Haima Tent CampDades / Valley of Roses: Dar Essyaha or similar

Luxury hotels include:
Ouarzazate: Kasbah Dar Chamaa or similarMharech: Riad Nomad or similarMerzouga: Azawad Luxury Desert Camp or similarDades: Xaluca Dades or similar

Standard rooms have shared bathrooms; luxury rooms have private bathrooms. A single supplement applies for single-person bookings.

Discount

Children aged 5 to 10 years receive a 50% discount.

Closure of The Taourirt Kasbah

The Taourirt Kasbah is currently closed due to an earthquake but is accessible for exterior photography.