From the gateway of the desert to the great dunes of Erg Chebbi, through the Dades and Todra gorges.
Ouarzazate is already halfway to the Sahara, so two days are enough to reach the highest dunes in Morocco and come back.
On the way you see the Rose Valley, the Dades and the Todra gorges, and you spend the night in a camp in Erg Chebbi.
From Ouarzazate you can reach the great dunes in one day and come back by a different road, making a complete loop of the south-east. It is an intense trip, ideal if you are already in Ouarzazate and short on time.
On the way out you see the gorges and kasbahs; on the way back the wild landscapes between the Saghro and the Draa.
Tour highlights
Skoura and the Rose Valley
The Todra gorges
Sunset camel ride in Erg Chebbi
A night in the desert camp
Fossils and kasbahs of Alnif and N'Kob
A full loop without repeating roads
The route
1Ouarzazate
2Dades
3Todra
4Merzouga
Day by day
Day1
Ouarzazate – Dades – Todra – Merzouga
Skoura, the Rose Valley, the Dades and Todra gorges and the road to Merzouga. Camel ride at sunset and night in the camp.
An early start for a full day on the road. You pass Skoura, the Rose Valley and the Dades valley, then stop at the Todra gorges for a short walk between the cliffs. In the afternoon you cross the plateau to Erfoud and Rissani and reach Merzouga in time for a camel ride to the camp at sunset.
Day2
Merzouga – Draa – Ouarzazate
Sunrise over the dunes and the return through Alnif, N'Kob and the Draa valley.
After sunrise you take the southern road west, between the Saghro mountains and the desert: Rissani, Alnif, known for its fossils, and the village of N'Kob with its many kasbahs. You then follow the Draa valley, a ribbon of palm trees, and reach Ouarzazate in the evening.
Included
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, riad or the airport
Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan
Professional driver who speaks several languages
Fuel, tolls and parking
Nights in hand-picked hotels, riads or kasbahs
Breakfast and dinner every night
Camel ride into the dunes at sunset
Night in a desert camp
Not included
Lunches
Drinks
Entrance fees to monuments
Local city guides (on request)
Tips and personal expenses
Good to know
This is a private tour: only your group travels in the vehicle. You can add days, change cities or choose the level of the hotels.
The price depends on the number of travellers and the hotels you choose. Ask us and we will send you the exact price.
Frequently asked questions
Are the tours private?
Yes. Only your group travels in the vehicle, with your own driver. We do not run shared tours.
How much does a tour cost?
The price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the level of accommodation. Send us your dates and we will reply with a clear price.
Can I change the itinerary?
Of course. You can add days, start or finish in another city, or choose different hotels. Every tour can be adapted.
What is the desert camp like?
Our camps in Merzouga have tents with real beds, dinner and breakfast. Luxury tents with private bathroom are available on request.
When is the best time to travel?
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal. Winter days are sunny but desert nights are cold; summer is very hot in the south.