3 Days Erg Chegaga Desert Tour from Marrakech

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Agdez
5 stops
1
Tizi n Tichka
Your Erg Chegaga desert tour from Marrakech begins with an early departure across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of traditional Berber villages and dramatic mountain landscapes. Stop to visit Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most famous ksars, known for its earthen architecture and film history. Continue to Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Desert,” before driving through the scenic Draa Valley, lined with palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Arrive in Agdez in the late afternoon and relax in a traditional kasbah.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Ait Ben Haddou
Your Erg Chegaga desert tour from Marrakech begins with an early departure across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of traditional Berber villages and dramatic mountain landscapes. Stop to visit Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most famous ksars, known for its earthen architecture and film history. Continue to Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Desert,” before driving through the scenic Draa Valley, lined with palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Arrive in Agdez in the late afternoon and relax in a traditional kasbah.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Ouarzazate (Pass by)
Your Erg Chegaga desert tour from Marrakech begins with an early departure across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of traditional Berber villages and dramatic mountain landscapes. Stop to visit Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most famous ksars, known for its earthen architecture and film history. Continue to Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Desert,” before driving through the scenic Draa Valley, lined with palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Arrive in Agdez in the late afternoon and relax in a traditional kasbah.
3
Taourirt Kasbah
Your Erg Chegaga desert tour from Marrakech begins with an early departure across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of traditional Berber villages and dramatic mountain landscapes. Stop to visit Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most famous ksars, known for its earthen architecture and film history. Continue to Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Desert,” before driving through the scenic Draa Valley, lined with palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Arrive in Agdez in the late afternoon and relax in a traditional kasbah.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Agdz (Pass by)
Your Erg Chegaga desert tour from Marrakech begins with an early departure across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of traditional Berber villages and dramatic mountain landscapes. Stop to visit Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most famous ksars, known for its earthen architecture and film history. Continue to Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Desert,” before driving through the scenic Draa Valley, lined with palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Arrive in Agdez in the late afternoon and relax in a traditional kasbah.
Day 2
Agdez – Draa Valley – M’hamid – Erg Chegaga
4 stops
Zagora (Pass by)
After breakfast, follow the Draa Valley south, passing lush oases, palm groves, and small Berber villages. Reach M’hamid, the last village before the vast Sahara begins. From here, switch to an off-road adventure across desert tracks leading to the impressive dunes of Erg Chegaga, one of Morocco’s largest and most remote dune fields. Upon arrival, enjoy a camel ride and watch the sunset over the golden dunes, a highlight of this desert experience. Spend the night under the stars in a luxury desert camp, surrounded by silence and endless sand.
4
Tamegroute
After breakfast, follow the Draa Valley south, passing lush oases, palm groves, and small Berber villages. Reach M’hamid, the last village before the vast Sahara begins. From here, switch to an off-road adventure across desert tracks leading to the impressive dunes of Erg Chegaga, one of Morocco’s largest and most remote dune fields. Upon arrival, enjoy a camel ride and watch the sunset over the golden dunes, a highlight of this desert experience. Spend the night under the stars in a luxury desert camp, surrounded by silence and endless sand.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
5
M'Hamid
After breakfast, follow the Draa Valley south, passing lush oases, palm groves, and small Berber villages. Reach M’hamid, the last village before the vast Sahara begins. From here, switch to an off-road adventure across desert tracks leading to the impressive dunes of Erg Chegaga, one of Morocco’s largest and most remote dune fields. Upon arrival, enjoy a camel ride and watch the sunset over the golden dunes, a highlight of this desert experience. Spend the night under the stars in a luxury desert camp, surrounded by silence and endless sand.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Erg Chigaga (Pass by)
After breakfast, follow the Draa Valley south, passing lush oases, palm groves, and small Berber villages. Reach M’hamid, the last village before the vast Sahara begins. From here, switch to an off-road adventure across desert tracks leading to the impressive dunes of Erg Chegaga, one of Morocco’s largest and most remote dune fields. Upon arrival, enjoy a camel ride and watch the sunset over the golden dunes, a highlight of this desert experience. Spend the night under the stars in a luxury desert camp, surrounded by silence and endless sand.
Day 3
Erg Chegaga – Lake Iriqui – Foum Zguid – Taznakht – Marrakech
5 stops
Erg Chigaga (Pass by)
Wake up early to witness the peaceful desert morning. After breakfast, begin your journey back, crossing the vast plains of the Sahara and the dry Lake Iriqui, a unique and rarely visited landscape. Continue to Foum Zguid, then drive through Taznakht, a town famous for its Berber carpets and local craftsmanship. Arrive back in Marrakech in the evening, marking the end of your 3-day Erg Chegaga desert tour.
Nationalpark D’Iriqui (Pass by)
Wake up early to witness the peaceful desert morning. After breakfast, begin your journey back, crossing the vast plains of the Sahara and the dry Lake Iriqui, a unique and rarely visited landscape. Continue to Foum Zguid, then drive through Taznakht, a town famous for its Berber carpets and local craftsmanship. Arrive back in Marrakech in the evening, marking the end of your 3-day Erg Chegaga desert tour.
6
Foum Zguid
Wake up early to witness the peaceful desert morning. After breakfast, begin your journey back, crossing the vast plains of the Sahara and the dry Lake Iriqui, a unique and rarely visited landscape. Continue to Foum Zguid, then drive through Taznakht, a town famous for its Berber carpets and local craftsmanship. Arrive back in Marrakech in the evening, marking the end of your 3-day Erg Chegaga desert tour.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
Shop Espace Taznakht
Wake up early to witness the peaceful desert morning. After breakfast, begin your journey back, crossing the vast plains of the Sahara and the dry Lake Iriqui, a unique and rarely visited landscape. Continue to Foum Zguid, then drive through Taznakht, a town famous for its Berber carpets and local craftsmanship. Arrive back in Marrakech in the evening, marking the end of your 3-day Erg Chegaga desert tour.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Marrakech (Pass by)
Wake up early to witness the peaceful desert morning. After breakfast, begin your journey back, crossing the vast plains of the Sahara and the dry Lake Iriqui, a unique and rarely visited landscape. Continue to Foum Zguid, then drive through Taznakht, a town famous for its Berber carpets and local craftsmanship. Arrive back in Marrakech in the evening, marking the end of your 3-day Erg Chegaga desert tour.

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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