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4 days

Tinghir and the Todra Gorge and Merzouga in 4 days

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

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

A 4-day, 3-night circuit starting from Tinghir and the Todra Gorge and returning there. Estimated drives: Tinghir and the Todra Gorge–Merzouga ≈ 3 h, Merzouga–Tinghir and the Todra Gorge ≈ 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.

Tinghir and the Todra GorgeMerzouga

Day by day

  1. Day 1 · Tinghir and the Todra Gorge

    Tinghir and the Todra Gorge, your starting point

    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.

  2. Day 2 · Merzouga

    On to Merzouga

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

    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.

  3. Day 3 · Merzouga

    Merzouga, second day

    Plan for the day

    • Quad, 4x4 or sandboarding
    Meals
    Local specialities in Merzouga
    Overnight
    Camp in the erg (Merzouga)
    Tip
    Compare what camps include: meals, transfers, bathrooms, electricity.

  4. Day 4 · Merzouga

    Back to Tinghir and the Todra Gorge

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

    Plan for the day

    • Last morning in Merzouga
    • Drive back to Tinghir and the Todra Gorge
    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

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

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Updated October 25, 2026