Morocco Regional Guide

Merzouga (Erg Chebbi), Ait Benhaddou, Dadès & Draa Valley — Best in Oct–Apr (Avoid Jul–Aug Desert Heat) · Gateway: Ouarzazate (OZZ) & Errachidia (ERH) + Tizi n'Tichka Pass from Marrakech

Merzouga (Erg Chebbi), Ait Benhaddou, Dadès & Draa Valley (مرزوكة وورزازات ودرعة تافيلالت) is famed for Erg Chebbi 150m Golden Sand Dunes (Merzouga), Ait Benhaddou UNESCO Ksar, Todra Gorge, Dadès Valley & Zagora / Erg Chigaga. Signature regional specialties include Medfouna ('Berber Pizza' Stuffed Bread from Rissani), Camel Tagine & Mejhoul Dates. Primary transit hub: Ouarzazate (OZZ) & Errachidia (ERH) + Tizi n'Tichka Pass from Marrakech.

Regional Highlights

• Erg Chebbi 150m Golden Sand Dunes (Merzouga)
• Ait Benhaddou UNESCO Ksar
• Todra Gorge
• Dadès Valley
• Zagora / Erg Chigaga

Getting Around Merzouga (Erg Chebbi), Ait Benhaddou, Dadès & Draa Valley

Connected via ONCF Al Boraq High-Speed Train (Tangier–Kenitra–Rabat–Casablanca, 320 km/h) & Al Atlas Intercity Rail (to Marrakech & Fes) and regional express corridors; local transit accepts ONCF Al Boraq High-Speed Rail, Petit Taxi Meter.