5-Day Dakar & Merzouga Private Desert Trip from Marrakech

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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.

Details

Duration

5 days.

Language

The activity takes place with a driver that speaks in English.

Included

Pickup from your hotel, riad, airport, or another meeting point
Transport by 4x4
English–speaking chauffeur
4 nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast included
Fuel, tolls, and other associated costs
Camel ride to get to the camp
Basic wifi for text messaging (only in the luxury category)
Private and exclusive tour, nobody else will be in your group

Not included

Lunches and drinks
Admission to the kasbahs and Atlas Studios
Air conditioning: 30 EUR per tent (superior category camp)

When to book

You can book up to 18 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 3 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 7 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Night in the Agafay Desert

Free cancellation

3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour

Free cancellation

Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip

Free cancellation

Reviews of our customers

9.5

Exceptional 517 Travelers·64 reviews

October 20, 2025
Alfonso
Vigo, Spain
Our driver-guide Ali was diligent and unbeatable with his approachability, schedule, routes, explanations, and the places he took us for meals. He als...
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August 29, 2025
Anónimo
Bilbao, Spain
A wonderful tour with Ali, a great driver, guide, and person... He taught us so much and made an effort to help us understand Berber life and customs....
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January 3, 2025
Josune
Mexico
We are very grateful to Civitatis for their punctuality, organization and kindness. The trip was spectacular, the landscapes of Morocco unforgettable....
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January 9, 2024
Nadir
Mollerussa, Spain
This route exceeded all our expectations. First of all for the driver-guide who accompanied us: Brahim; excellent driver and even more excellent perso...
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November 4, 2023
Henri
France
The landscapes are magical and changing throughout the days, part of it is on tracks where we crossed villages without roads, it is really the tracks ...
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August 29, 2023
Anna
Spain
In the explanation of the tour, it should be noted that it is a road trip with MANY hours of driving (5-7h/day). Highways allow one-speed travel. from...
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April 7, 2023
Anónimo
Spain
We chose this tour to get to know the desert. Given the distance from the city of Marrakesh, many hours of travel are spent in the car and stops are m...
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November 28, 2022
Ana
Spain
Ana, Alberto and Ana did the tour with Mustapha and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Good organization, beautiful landscapes, special exper...
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May 16, 2022
Albert
Villarreal, Spain
It's been a great trip. The driver and guide Youssef was very nice, pleasant and very attentive, always telling us details about the places we were vi...
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April 23, 2022
Saioa
Spain
It is a very complete tour, where the most significant points are visited and you learn about the local culture of each place, always eating and sleep...
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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

On the first day, we'll leave behind Marrakech in the morning to hit the road towards Ouarzazate. On the way, we'll cross the striking Atlas Mountains, crossing through the stunning Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass, 2,260 metres high.

Shortly after crossing the Atlas, we turn down a road towards Telouet Kasbah. Cross numerous Amazigh hamlets until we get to Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, the most impressive 800-year fortified city in all Morocco, and backdrop to movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven.

At the end of the visit, we'll head to Ouzarzazate, home to the well-known Atlas Studios. We'll spend the first night here.

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

After a healthy breakfast and visiting the splendid Taourirt Kasbah, we'll make our way to Zagora by crossing the Anti-Atlas mountain through the Tizi n-Tinifift mountain pass, 1,600 meters high.

Delve into the magnificent Draa Valley along a dirt road and admire various Amazigh villages and kasbahs flanking the narrow waterway. Leave charming villages behind like N’kob, Tarazine and Alnif and drive to Mharech Gorges. The original Dakar Rally track normally runs past these beautiful landscapes.

Complete the day by spending the night in a typical riad in the middle of the desert.

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

On the third day, we'll pursue the tracks of the Dakar Rally and marvel at tiny villages, crossing wadis, oasis and the Ouzina Dunes.

Visit the well-known village of Khamlia, founded by the descendants of African slaves and enjoy typical folklore music from this area.

From Khamlia, we'll drive to Erg Chebbi, the highest dunes in Morocco. Upon arrival, hop on a camel, which will take you to the camp situated in the middle of the large sea of dunes. It'll take approximately one and a half hours. You'll sleep in an authentic Amazigh camp.

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

After witnessing a breathtaking sunrise in the dunes, ride your camel back to the jeep. We'll stop at a hotel to refresh and shower (depending on the type of camp, breakfast and the shower might be before the camel ride).

Feeling refreshed, the driver will head to the town of Rissani, where the Alawi Dynasty is originally from. Rissani was also the first imperial capital of Morocco.

Take the road to Erfoud, famous for its marble quarries, until you arrive at the palm grove of Tafilat.

Visit the Todgha Gorges and then make your way to the Dades Valley, where you'll spend the fourth night in a camp next to the dunes.

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

Leave Dades Valley behind along the Route of the Thousand Kasbahs and drive past the Valley of the Roses until you get to the palm grove of Skoura, where the most famous kasbah of the area is situated.

From here, we'll head back to Marrakech.

Tour Accommodation

Standard hotels:

Ouarzazate: Hotel Les Jardins de Ouarzazate / Hotel La Perle Du Sud / Hotel Saghro or similar
Mharech: Riad Nomad / Riad Les Jardins de Tafraoute / Kasbah Ramlia
Merzouga: Standard Haima Tent Camp
Dades / Valle del Roses: Dar Essyaha / Hotel Babylon / Kasbah Tifawen or similar

Luxury hotels:

Ouarzazate: Kasbah Dar Chamaa / Hotel la Perle du Sud / Le Petit Riad or similar
Mharech: Riad Nomad / Riad Les Jardins de Tafraoute / Kasbah Ramlia
Merzouga: Azawad Luxury Desert Camp or similar
Dades: Xaluca Dades / La Perle du Dades / Auberge Chez Pierre / Dar Rihana / Ksar Sultan or similar

Both in the hotels and in the desert camps, single rooms are not available; they are always doubles. Triple and family rooms are also available if preferred.

Standard haimas can accommodate up to 4 people and include a private bathroom. Luxury haimas can accommodate up to 5 people and also have a private bathroom. The standard and superior camps are completely separate, with differences in the meals and the interior decoration of the haimas.

Please note that during peak seasons, such as Easter or Christmas, standard-category camps may sometimes use shared bathrooms. Also, keep in mind that air conditioning in the luxury camps carries an additional cost of 30EUR per tent.

For solo bookings, a supplement will apply.

You can view photos of both camps at the links below:

Standard Camp: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Luxury Camp: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Children Discount

Children between 5 and 10 years old have 50% off. Please contact us if you would like to book this activity with children up to 10 years old.

Closure of The Taourirt Kasbah

The Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate may be closed at certain times for conservation and maintenance work.

9.5

Exceptional 517 Travelers·64 reviews

October 20, 2025
Alfonso
Vigo, Spain
Our driver-guide Ali was diligent and unbeatable with his approachability, schedule, routes, explanations, and the places he took us for meals. He als...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 29, 2025
Anónimo
Bilbao, Spain
A wonderful tour with Ali, a great driver, guide, and person... He taught us so much and made an effort to help us understand Berber life and customs....
Is this useful?
January 3, 2025
Josune
Mexico
We are very grateful to Civitatis for their punctuality, organization and kindness. The trip was spectacular, the landscapes of Morocco unforgettable....
Is this useful?
January 9, 2024
Nadir
Mollerussa, Spain
This route exceeded all our expectations. First of all for the driver-guide who accompanied us: Brahim; excellent driver and even more excellent perso...
With friends
Is this useful?
November 4, 2023
Henri
France
The landscapes are magical and changing throughout the days, part of it is on tracks where we crossed villages without roads, it is really the tracks ...
Is this useful?
August 29, 2023
Anna
Spain
In the explanation of the tour, it should be noted that it is a road trip with MANY hours of driving (5-7h/day). Highways allow one-speed travel. from...
Is this useful?
April 7, 2023
Anónimo
Spain
We chose this tour to get to know the desert. Given the distance from the city of Marrakesh, many hours of travel are spent in the car and stops are m...
Is this useful?
November 28, 2022
Ana
Spain
Ana, Alberto and Ana did the tour with Mustapha and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Good organization, beautiful landscapes, special exper...
With friends
Is this useful?
May 16, 2022
Albert
Villarreal, Spain
It's been a great trip. The driver and guide Youssef was very nice, pleasant and very attentive, always telling us details about the places we were vi...
As a couple
Is this useful?
April 23, 2022
Saioa
Spain
It is a very complete tour, where the most significant points are visited and you learn about the local culture of each place, always eating and sleep...
As a couple
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

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

At the end of the visit, we'll head to Ouzarzazate, home to the well-known Atlas Studios. We'll spend the first night here.

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

After a healthy breakfast and visiting the splendid Taourirt Kasbah, we'll make our way to Zagora by crossing the Anti-Atlas mountain through the Tizi n-Tinifift mountain pass, 1,600 meters high.

Complete the day by spending the night in a typical riad in the middle of the desert.

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

On the third day, we'll pursue the tracks of the Dakar Rally and marvel at tiny villages, crossing wadis, oasis and the Ouzina Dunes.

Visit the well-known village of Khamlia, founded by the descendants of African slaves and enjoy typical folklore music from this area.

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

Feeling refreshed, the driver will head to the town of Rissani, where the Alawi Dynasty is originally from. Rissani was also the first imperial capital of Morocco.

Take the road to Erfoud, famous for its marble quarries, until you arrive at the palm grove of Tafilat.

Visit the Todgha Gorges and then make your way to the Dades Valley, where you'll spend the fourth night in a camp next to the dunes.

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

From here, we'll head back to Marrakech.

Tour Accommodation

Standard hotels:

Ouarzazate: Hotel Les Jardins de Ouarzazate / Hotel La Perle Du Sud / Hotel Saghro or similar
Mharech: Riad Nomad / Riad Les Jardins de Tafraoute / Kasbah Ramlia
Merzouga: Standard Haima Tent Camp
Dades / Valle del Roses: Dar Essyaha / Hotel Babylon / Kasbah Tifawen or similar

Luxury hotels:

Ouarzazate: Kasbah Dar Chamaa / Hotel la Perle du Sud / Le Petit Riad or similar
Mharech: Riad Nomad / Riad Les Jardins de Tafraoute / Kasbah Ramlia
Merzouga: Azawad Luxury Desert Camp or similar
Dades: Xaluca Dades / La Perle du Dades / Auberge Chez Pierre / Dar Rihana / Ksar Sultan or similar

Both in the hotels and in the desert camps, single rooms are not available; they are always doubles. Triple and family rooms are also available if preferred.

For solo bookings, a supplement will apply.

You can view photos of both camps at the links below:

Standard Camp: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Luxury Camp: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Children Discount

Children between 5 and 10 years old have 50% off. Please contact us if you would like to book this activity with children up to 10 years old.

Closure of The Taourirt Kasbah

The Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate may be closed at certain times for conservation and maintenance work.

5-Day Dakar Track & Merzouga Private Desert Trip