5-Day Dakar Track and Merzouga Private Desert Trip

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

Private Trip Details

Day 1: Marrakesh - Aït Benhaddou - Ouarzazate

Depart from Marrakech in the morning towards Ouarzazate, crossing the Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n'Tichka pass, 2,260 meters high. Visit Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, an 800-year fortified city. Overnight in Ouarzazate.

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

After breakfast, visit Taourirt Kasbah and head to Zagora via the Tizi n-Tinifift pass, 1,600 meters high. Travel through Draa Valley and spend the night in a riad in the desert.

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

Follow Dakar Rally tracks, visit Khamlia village for folklore music, and ride camels to Erg Chebbi dunes for an overnight stay in an Amazigh camp.

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

After sunrise, camel ride back and refresh at a hotel. Visit Rissani, then reach Todgha Gorges and Dades Valley for a camp overnight.

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

Depart from Dades Valley via the Route of the Thousand Kasbahs and drive through the Valley of the Roses to Skoura before returning to Marrakech.

Accommodation

Standard hotels include:
Ouarzazate: Hotel Les Jardins de Ouarzazate, Hotel La Perle Du SudMharech: Riad NomadMerzouga: Standard Haima Tent CampDades/Valley of Roses: Dar Essyaha

Luxury options available. Note that single rooms are not available; only double, triple, and family rooms. Standard haimas accommodate up to 4 people, while luxury haimas accommodate 5. Shared bathrooms may occur during peak seasons, and a supplement applies for solo bookings.

Discount

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

Closure of The Taourirt Kasbah

The Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate is currently closed due to an earthquake; exterior photos are still allowed.