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

Depart Marrakech in the morning towards Ouarzazate, crossing the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass at 2,260 metres. Visit Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, then head to Ouzarzazate for the night.

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

After breakfast and a visit to Taourirt Kasbah, proceed to Zagora through the Tizi n-Tinifift pass at 1,600 meters. Explore Draa Valley and visit villages like N’kob before spending the night in a desert riad.

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

Follow Dakar Rally tracks, visiting Khamlia and enjoying local music. Ride a camel to Erg Chebbi and camp in the desert.

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

Experience a sunset in the dunes, then travel to Rissani. Visit Todgha Gorges and spend the night in Dades Valley.

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

Depart Dades Valley along the Route of the Thousand Kasbahs, visiting the Valley of Roses and the palm grove of Skoura before returning to Marrakech.

Accommodation

Standard hotels:
Ouarzazate: Hotel Les Jardins de Ouarzazate / Hotel La Perle Du Sud / Hotel Saghro or similarMharech: Riad Nomad / Riad Les Jardins de Tafraoute / Kasbah RamliaMerzouga: Standard Haima Tent CampDades / Valley of Roses: Dar Essyaha / Hotel Babylon / Kasbah Tifawen or similar

Luxury options available with private bathrooms. Single supplements apply for single-person bookings.

Discount

Children aged 5 to 10 years old receive 50% off the price. Contact us for booking with children.

Closure of The Taourirt Kasbah

Due to a recent earthquake, the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate is closed, but exterior photos can still be taken.