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Camel caravan in the Merzouga dunes at sunset, Sahara desert Morocco Rooftop terrace of Riad Vendôme in the Marrakech medina Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech at dusk Traditional hammam at Riad Vendôme Spa Marrakech

4×4 Circuit in the Moroccan Grand South: The Ultimate Adventure

The 4×4 circuit in the Moroccan Grand South costs €490 for 2 guests in a private Land Cruiser. The 4×4 allows you to take the Saharan tracks of the Djebel Saghro, inaccessible by minibus, and offers total freedom for photo stops and detours.

The Advantage of a Private 4×4

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Forget tourist coaches and rushed stops. En 4×4, the trip is yours. Your driver-guide has stops when a landscape deserves a photo, makes a detour to a Berber village that most people don't visit, taking you onto Saharan tracks off-limits to standard vehicles. The Toyota Land Cruiser is air-conditioned, comfortable, and passe everywhere — y included on the pistes sablonneuses of the Djebel Saghro and in the dunes.

Day 1 — The High Atlas by 4×4

Departure of the Riad Vendôme. Crossing of the col of the Tichka (2 260 m) with stops panoramics impossibles en bus. Descente towards Ouarzazate, valley of the Roses, gorges of the Dades. Night in Tineghir after the visit of the gorges of the Todra.

Day 2 — Merzouga: dunes and bivouac

Drive towards Erfoud then Merzouga. The 4×4 lets you get close to the dunes by of the pistes that minibuses cannot emprunter. Ride by camel at sunset, night at the bivouac in the Erg Chebbi.

Day 3 — The Djebel Saghro: the road secret

It is la full day that justifie the 4×4. The track of the Djebel Saghro crosses a volcanic mountain range for lunar landscapes, of the gorges encaissees and of the Berber villages perches. This route, inaccessible by standard vehicle, is one of the most stunning in Morocco. Arrival to Zagora, bivouac under the stars.

Day 4 — Valley of the Draa and return

Return by the valley of the Draa. Stop to Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO). Arrival at Riad Vendôme — hammam and jacuzzi rooftop for clore the adventure.

Rates 4×4 private

PackageDescriptionPrice
CoupleGrand Sud 4 days/3 nights — 2 guests, 4×4490 € / 2 guests
Small groupGrand Sud 4 days/3 nights — 4-6 guests250 € / person
All included7 days/6 nights — Riad + Grand Sud 4×4560 € / person

Options available

Quad in the dunes of Merzouga, sandboarding, a visit to the fossils of Erfoud, night additional in a bivouac luxury, session photo in the desert. Tout is personnalisable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 4×4 required for the desert?

No, most of the routes are pavedd and accessibles by minibus. The 4×4 is recommended for the crossing of the Djebel Saghro between Merzouga and Zagora, and for access the dunes the most remote.

How much de guests by 4×4?

A Toyota Land Cruiser comfortably seats 4 passegers. For 5-6 guests, we use a vehicle largest or deux 4×4.

Can you ajouter of the quad or of the buggy?

Yes, of the sessions de quad or buggy in the dunes of Merzouga (1-2:00) are available optional. Rates on request.

Is the 4×4 circuit suitable for children?

Yes, the private 4×4 lets us adapt the pace for children. The breaks are more frequent and the vehicle is air-conditioned. The camel ride is an unforgettable memory for little ones.

How do I reach Marrakech from the US and Canada for the desert trip?

Desert trips start from Marrakech, so you first fly into Marrakech-Menara and base yourself at the riad. There are no non-stop flights from the United States; from New York allow about 8 to 9 hours via Casablanca on Royal Air Maroc, which hubs there. From Canada, Royal Air Maroc runs a seasonal non-stop from Montreal to Casablanca, then a short connection. Most North American guests spend a few days at the riad in the medina before setting off into the desert.

Grand South 4×4 Circuit — 5 Days Itinerary

Day 1 — Marrakech → Djebel Saghro
Early departure in Land Cruiser. Drive via Ouarzazate. Afternoon: enter the Djebel Saghro massif — volcanic black peaks, ochre canyons, ancient Aït Atta Berber villages. Sunset over an extraordinary lunar landscape. Night in a traditional inn.
Day 2 — Djebel Saghro → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
Morning: explore the Saghro pistes accessible only by 4×4. Lunch in Nkob. Afternoon drive to Merzouga. Arrive at the Erg Chebbi dunes before sunset. Camel trek to luxury bivouac. Dinner under the stars.
Day 3 — Merzouga Free Day
Sunrise on 150m dunes. Morning: explore the Sahara (sandboarding, Khamlia village, nomad tea). Afternoon: optional quad biking or relaxation at the bivouac. Second sunset on the dunes.
Day 4 — Merzouga → Chigaga (Remote Dunes)
Most adventurous day. Drive across remote pistes to Chigaga — the most isolated dunes in Morocco, no other tourists. Dramatic crossing of stony desert and hammadas. Night at a private Chigaga bivouac.
Day 5 — Chigaga → Zagora → Draa Valley → Marrakech
Morning in Chigaga. Drive north via Zagora and the extraordinary Draa Valley (200km palm grove, 3 million date palms). Lunch in Zagora. Return to Marrakech via Ouarzazate. Arrival evening.

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