Merzouga Desert Trip: 2-3 Days from Marrakech

The trip to Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes, a 9-10 hour drive, is usually split over 2-3 days.

The classic route

Day 1: Tizi n'Tichka pass, stop at Ait Benhaddou kasbah (UNESCO), night near Dades Gorges. Day 2: arrival in Merzouga, sunset camel trek, overnight desert camp under the stars. Day 3: sunrise over the dunes, drive back to Marrakech.

What makes Erg Chebbi special

Morocco's tallest dunes (150m). Book with a reputable operator, pack warm layers for the night. Riad Dar Kawkawa arranges it at +212 661 13 22 74.