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Overview
Enjoy one of the most memorable journeys from Marrakech to the remote Erg Chigaga Desert. Discover breathtaking landscapes, historic kasbahs, traditional Berber villages, and iconic sites along the way. Experience authentic Moroccan culture, a camel trek across the golden dunes, and an unforgettable night in a traditional desert camp under the stars.
What's included
Accommodation: 1 night in a traditional riad and 1 night in a desert camp
Transport: 4×4 vehicle with driver-guide
Dinner
Breakfast
Free bottled water provided daily
Camel Ride: Around 1 hour each way from the camp
Lunches & Drinks
Tipping & Personal Expenses
Any additional fees or entrance charges
What to expect
Day 1: 365 km | Marrakesh – Aït Benhaddou Kasbah – Draa Valley – Zagora
Zagora
8h
On this three-day journey to Erg Chigaga, enjoy views of Berber villages, historic kasbahs, and the stunning landscapes of southern Morocco. Experience authentic desert life and local culture along the way.
Your adventure begins with hotel pickup in Marrakech and a departure towards Zagora via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m). Enjoy mountain scenery and traditional Berber villages before reaching Ait Benhaddou for lunch.
Ait Benhaddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s best-preserved fortified villages, famous as a filming location for productions such as Gladiator, The Mummy, Lawrence of Arabia, and Game of Thrones.
Continue to Zagora, a gateway to southern Morocco and the desert. Enjoy the unique landscapes and culture of the region before an overnight stay in a traditional riad.
Day 2: 154 km (56km Through the sand track) | Zagora – Tamegroute – M'hamid – Erg Chigaga
Erg Chigaga
7h
Zagora is famous for its incredible palm grove and unique sites of interest. after breakfast we move to Tamgroute village, where you’ll visit famous Quran Library, subterranean Kasbah and pottery manufacture. Quranic library is the Zaouïa Naciria that contains more than 4000 books, founded in 17th century by elders from the Zaouïa Naciria. Next we will take a little walk to subterranean Kasbah, you’ll have a photo opportunity at the Kasbah. Then visit the pottery is completely made by hand in the traditional way, and industry was inherited by the people area from their grandparents.
Proceed to El Mhamid is the last oasis of Draa valley, before to entering the Sahara and Erg chigaga dunes. Have lunch in a local restaurant. Next, we continue our journey to the last stop through the sand track to Erg Chigaga. Once we arrive, you will meet the camels driver and take a trekking as the sun sinks below the horizon. Traditional Dinner and night in the Berber camp.
Day 3: 373 km (62km Through the Paris-Dakar road) | Erg Chigaga – Lake Iriqui – Foum Zguid – Marrakesh
Marrakech
10h
Morning we wake-up early (optional) to see the amazing sunrise above the sand dunes and then return to the camp for typical breakfast and check out. Next, we’ll continue our journey to Foum Zguid village through Lake Iriqui by Paris-Dakar road. En-route we’ll make stops by various wonderful landscapes. Lunch will be here in this small Berber village. Then we traveling high in the mountains on the way back to hotel at Marrakech.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We are flexible
End point
We are flexible
End point
Pickup details
Your driver will meet you at your selected hotel or riad. Please provide the name and address of your accommodation when booking so we can arrange your pickup accordingly.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
