ATLAS DRIVER · MERZOUGA DESERT

Merzouga Desert

Erg Chebbi, an unforgettable experience

Merzouga and the dunes of Erg Chebbi : one of the most beautiful Saharan ergs. Atlas Driver drives you there from Marrakech (8h, a spectacular road) or Fès (7h), with all the essential stops.

Recommended itinerary from Marrakech (3 days)

  1. Day 1 : Marrakech → Tichka pass → Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO) → Ouarzazate.
  2. Day 2 : Ouarzazate → Dadès gorges → Todra gorges → Merzouga (bivouac in the dunes).
  3. Day 3 : Sunrise over the dunes → return to Marrakech via Tinghir and the Atlas.

Included in our desert circuits

Frequently asked questions — Merzouga

How many days are needed for a desert tour from Marrakech?
We recommend 3 days / 2 nights via the Tichka pass, Aït Ben Haddou, the Dadès and Todra gorges to the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Is the desert bivouac included?
We coordinate your bivouac night with our partners; the vehicle and driver accompany you to the camel departure point.
Are the long distances comfortable?
Yes, recent air-conditioned vehicles, photo stops and lunches at the best addresses, a driver experienced on the long roads of the South.

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