Private road trip, Marrakech to Dakhla
Down the Atlantic coast to Dakhla
One of the great drives of the Sahara: south from Marrakech through the Souss, past Guelmim into the desert, then along a coast where the dunes meet the ocean all the way to the Dakhla lagoon. Your chauffeur drives the whole way, with stops wherever you like.
- Duration
- 3 days, 2 nights (or longer)
- Distance
- About 1,400 km one way
- Best for
- Road-trippers, kitesurfers with gear
- Vehicle
- SUV or van
Along the way
- No. 01
Agadir and the Souss
Argan country and the Atlantic resort of Agadir, the last big city on the way south.
- No. 02
Guelmim and Tan-Tan
Guelmim is known as the gateway to the Sahara; from Tan-Tan the road follows the desert coast.
- No. 03
Tarfaya
A quiet coastal town that was an airmail stopover, remembered for Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, with a small museum in his honour.
- No. 04
Laâyoune, Boujdour and the Dakhla lagoon
Through Laâyoune and Boujdour to Dakhla, where a long lagoon lies between the desert and the ocean.
A typical itinerary
An example only. Add nights to slow down, or fly back from Dakhla instead of driving. Tell us where you are staying each night.
Day 1
Marrakech → Agadir → Tan-Tan
South through the Souss, past Agadir and Guelmim, to Tan-Tan (about 7–8 hours with stops).
Day 2
Tan-Tan → Tarfaya → Laâyoune
Along the desert coast with a stop in Tarfaya, arriving in Laâyoune (about 4–5 hours).
Day 3
Laâyoune → Boujdour → Dakhla
The final stretch south past Boujdour to Dakhla and its lagoon (about 6–7 hours).
Included with your trip
- Private vehicle and chauffeur for every day of the trip
- Pickup in Marrakech, drop-off at your hotel or camp in Dakhla
- Flexible stops and itinerary
- Complimentary water
Questions about the Marrakech to Dakhla trip
Plan your road trip to Dakhla
Choose your dates and we will call to plan the stops and overnight towns with you.
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