3 Days Erg Chegaga Desert Tour from Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Agdez

1. Tizi n Tichka
   15m
   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.
2. Ait Ben Haddou
   1h
   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. 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.
4. Taourirt Kasbah
   30m · Admission ticket included
   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.
5. 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

1. 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.
2. Tamegroute
   1h
   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.
3. M'Hamid
   2h
   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. 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Foum Zguid
   1h
   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.
4. Shop Espace Taznakht
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   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.
5. 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.

Pickup details

We offer pickup from any location within Marrakech. Please provide your hotel, riad, accommodation, or preferred pickup point when booking. Our driver will meet you at the specified location at the scheduled pickup time. If your accommodation is in the Medina and is not accessible by vehicle, we will arrange the nearest convenient meeting point and contact you with the details before your tour.

• 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