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Circuit Desert Merzouga & Erfoud : 3 Days / 2 Nights
The Merzouga 3-day / 2-night circuit costs £380 per person all-inclusive (riad + circuit). In 3 days, you discover the Todra Gorges, the Erg Chebbi dunes and the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, with a night in a Sahara bivouac.
Three days are enough to touch the dream. The 3-day Merzouga circuit's the ideal format for a first encounter with the Sahara. In a compact timeframe, you'll experience the essentials: crossing the High Atlas, the Todra Gorges, the magic of the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset, and that night in a bivouac under a sky where the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye. On the return, the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO) closes the adventure in style.
Day 1 — From Marrakech to the Todra Gorges
Dawn departure from Riad Vendôme. The road climbs to the Tichka Pass — at 2,260m, the panorama over the Atlas ranges is breathtaking. Descent towards Ouarzazate, the "gateway to the desert", then the Valley of Roses where in spring the air is fragrant. The Dades Gorges unfold with their ancient kasbahs. Arrival at Tineghir for an unforgettable walk through the Todra Gorges: 300m-high cliffs, a turquoise stream below, surreal light. Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 2 — L'Erg Chebbi : when the dream devient real
Route towards Erfoud and its fossil workshops dating back 350 million years. Then suddenly, around a bend, the first dunes of the Erg Chebbi appear — an ocean of golden sand stretching to the horizon.
Day 3 — Sunrise and Ait Benhaddou
The awakening is magical. In the complete silence of the desert, the sun rises slowly over the dunes. Shadows lengthen, colours shift from pink to gold. A moment of pure contemplation.
Rates
| Package | Description | Price |
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| All included | 6 days/5 nights — 3 nights Riad + 3 days/2 nights Merzouga | 380 £ / pers. |
| Private 4×4 | Merzouga 3 days/2 nights en Land Cruiser | 390 £ / 2 guests |
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Frequently Asked Questions
3 days suffisent-ils for voir the desert of Merzouga ?
Yes, 3 days / 2 nights is the format compact parfait. You vivez the essentials : gorges of the Todra, dunes of the Erg Chebbi, bivouac and sunrise. For a rythme more relaxed, optez for the version 4 days.
Erfoud vaut-elle the detour ?
Erfoud is the capitale of the fossiles in Morocco. On y trouve of the trilobites and ammonites vieux de 350 millions of years. A visite rapide a workshop de fossiles and marbre can be added to your circuit.
Can you combine a desert circuit and spa at the riad ?
It is highly recommended. After 3 days of driving, a hammam and a argan oil massage are the supplement parfait. Our packages all included include the stay at the riad.
Is the circuit suitable for seniors?
Yes, transport is in air-conditioned vehicles on paved roads. The camel ride (45 min) can be replaced by a 4×4 journey to the bivouac if needed.
The Zagora Desert — What to Expect
The Zagora desert circuit takes you through some of Morocco's most dramatic landscapes. The Draa Valley — 200km of date palms stretching from Ouarzazate to Zagora — is considered the longest palm grove in Africa, with an estimated 3 million trees. The Zagora dunes themselves rise 30-40 metres, smaller than Merzouga but more accessible from Marrakech (370km versus 560km).
The route passes through Aït Benhaddou (UNESCO ksar, featured in Gladiator and Game of Thrones), the Draa Valley villages of golden pisé architecture, and the market town of Zagora — the last stop before the Sahara proper. Most guests opt for a camel trek at sunset followed by a night at a luxury desert bivouac under extraordinary starlit skies.
Zagora vs Merzouga — Which is Better?
Choose Zagora if: you only have 2-3 days, you prefer a shorter drive (5-6h versus 7-8h each way), you are travelling with children or older guests, or you want a quieter, less touristy experience. Zagora is also the better choice for a winter trip — the shorter drive is more manageable in cold weather.
Choose Merzouga if: you want the most spectacular dunes in Morocco (150m — almost 5× taller than Zagora), you have 3-4 days minimum, or you want to say you have been to the true Sahara Erg Chebbi. See our full Merzouga vs Zagora comparison.
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