Start your desert adventure early from Casablanca, heading towards Merzouga, a small village in the Sahara Desert known for its proximity to the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes. The journey takes you through a changing landscape that includes the scenic Middle Atlas mountains. Stop in Middelt for lunch, enjoying the local flavors and a brief rest.
Continue through the Ziz Valley, which offers spectacular views of palm groves and ancient kasbahs, before reaching Erfoud. Known as the Gateway to the Sahara, Erfoud is an excellent place to explore fossil workshops and witness how marble and fossils are intricately carved into beautiful artifacts.
Arrive in Merzouga by late afternoon or early evening. Here you will meet your camel driver and ride a camel into the dunes for sunset before checking in to Berber-style camp in dunes where you'll enjoy traditional Moroccan cuisine and music before relaxing in your private tent for the night.
Driving Time: 9 hours (Distance: 670 km/416 miles)