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A camel caravan crossing the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga

4 days

Merzouga and Tinghir and the Todra Gorge in 4 days

From Merzouga: 4 days to discover Tinghir and the Todra Gorge, with short drives.

  1. MerzougaDay 1
  2. Tinghir and the Todra GorgeDay 2–4
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Overview

A 4-day, 3-night circuit starting from Merzouga and returning there. Estimated drives: Merzouga–Tinghir and the Todra Gorge ≈ 3 h, Tinghir and the Todra Gorge–Merzouga ≈ 3 h. Indicative budget per person, based on our destination guides, excluding transport.

Duration
4 days · 3 nights
Budget
Budget
Pace
Relaxed
Best time
Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov

The route

Stop locations. Lines are straight, not actual roads.

MerzougaTinghir and the Todra Gorge

Day by day

  1. Day 1 · Merzouga

    Merzouga, your starting point

    Plan for the day

    • A night in camp
    • Sunrise over the dunes
    • Khamlia
    Meals
    Local specialities in Merzouga
    Overnight
    Camp in the erg (Merzouga)
    Tip
    A headlamp, warm layers and a scarf against the sand.

  2. Day 2 · Tinghir and the Todra Gorge

    On to Tinghir and the Todra Gorge

    Travel Merzouga → Tinghir and the Todra Gorge, ≈ 3 h by road (estimate) · ≈ 3 h

    Plan for the day

    • Tinghir palm grove
    • Todra Gorge
    • Hiking loops
    Meals
    Local specialities in Tinghir and the Todra Gorge
    Overnight
    In the gorge (Tinghir and the Todra Gorge)
    Tip
    Reach the gorge before 10 am for calm and light.

  3. Day 3 · Tinghir and the Todra Gorge

    Tinghir and the Todra Gorge, second day

    Plan for the day

    • Climbing
    Meals
    Local specialities in Tinghir and the Todra Gorge
    Overnight
    In the gorge (Tinghir and the Todra Gorge)
    Tip
    Do not stay in the riverbed if there are storms over the Atlas.

  4. Day 4 · Tinghir and the Todra Gorge

    Back to Merzouga

    Travel Tinghir and the Todra Gorge → Merzouga, ≈ 3 h by road (estimate) · ≈ 3 h

    Plan for the day

    • Last morning in Tinghir and the Todra Gorge
    • Drive back to Merzouga
    Meals
    Breakfast where you stay, lunch on the way
    Overnight
    No night included: departure day

Where to stay on this route

The towns where you spend the night, each with a link to compare places to stay.

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Best time

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar ✓
  4. Apr ✓
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct ✓
  11. Nov ✓
  12. Dec

Practical tips

  • A headlamp, warm layers and a scarf against the sand.
  • Reach the gorge before 10 am for calm and light.

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Updated October 25, 2026