Morocco · Marrakech
A fast but doable loop over the High Atlas to Aït Benhaddou, the Dades Gorge and a night in a desert camp at Erg Chebbi.
Day 1 · Marrakech
Gardens in the morning, souks after lunch and Jemaa el-Fnaa at dusk.
Day 2 · Dades Gorge
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass and stop at the fortified village of Aït Benhaddou.
Getting there About 7 hours with stops; shared tours use minibuses.
Day 3 · Merzouga
Todra Gorge in the morning, camel ride into Erg Chebbi at sunset.
Day 4 · Dades Gorge
Sunrise from the dunes, then start the drive back west.
Getting there Long driving day of 6–7 hours.
Day 5 · Marrakech
Last stretch over the mountains, arriving mid-afternoon.
Getting there About 6 hours.
This trip is fast — two days are mostly driving. If you can add a sixth day, split the return with a night in Ouarzazate.
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