Four days from Marrakech to the Sahara at a gentler pace, returning through the Draa region and Ouarzazate.
Beyond the Atlas follows the classic road from Marrakech to the dunes of Merzouga, but adds a fourth day so the return is split in two. You have more time for the kasbahs, the gorges and the desert, and no very long final drive.
After a night in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi, the route returns west through the stark landscapes of the Jbel Saghro and the oasis of N'Kob before a last night in Ouarzazate.
Route: Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, Merzouga, N'Kob, Ouarzazate
Cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass and visit the ksar of Ait Ben Haddou. Continue past Ouarzazate and the oasis of Skoura to the Dades Valley.
Walk through the Todra Gorge near Tinghir, then drive via Erfoud to Merzouga. Camel trek at sunset to your camp in the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Sunrise in the dunes and breakfast at camp. Drive through Rissani and Alnif, past the Jbel Saghro mountains and the oasis of N'Kob, to Ouarzazate.
A relaxed morning, then return across the High Atlas to Marrakech, arriving in the early afternoon.
Distances and driving times are approximate and depend on road conditions and stops. Every route can be adapted.
Small-group tours use comfortable hotels, guesthouses and desert camps on the route. Room types (shared or private) and the exact properties are confirmed when you enquire.
The extra day splits the 560 km return into two easy stages and lets you see a different landscape on the way back.
Yes, ask about our 5-day Sahara Experience or request an extra night when you enquire.
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