Marrakech to Erg Chegaga Desert
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Description
Embark on an unforgettable 4 days adventure from Marrakech to the spectacular Erg Chegaga dunes, one of Morocco’s most remote desert destinations. This immersive experience perfectly blends exhilarating desert exploration, authentic cultural encounters, and serene moments beneath endless Saharan skies. Journey through Morocco’s dramatic landscapes, from the majestic Atlas Mountains to expansive golden dunes, and spend magical nights under a canopy of stars in the desert’s tranquil heart.
Highlights
- Traverse the scenic High Atlas Mountains and the lush Draa Valley
- Visit time-honored kasbahs and traditional Berber villages
- Experience a camel ride across Erg Chegaga's towering dunes at sunset
- Stay overnight in a luxury desert camp beneath a canopy of stars
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou and historic Telouet Kasbah
- Enjoy authentic Moroccan hospitality, local guides, and flavorful traditional cuisine
Included
- Private transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver/guide
- Stays in well-selected accommodations, including a luxury desert camp
- Daily breakfast and dinner (with vegetarian and vegan options)
- Camel ride in the Erg Chegaga dunes
- Guided tours of historic kasbahs and landmarks
- Flexibility for scenic or cultural stops along the way
Excluded
- Lunches and beverages
- Travel insurance
Itinerary
Depart Marrakech and cross the Tizi-n-Tichka mountain pass (2,260m), admiring sweeping views of the Atlas Mountains and Berber hamlets. Stop in Ouarzazate to discover the famed film studios and the Taourirt Kasbah. Continue through the scenic Draa Valley, home to Morocco’s largest palm grove, and arrive in the oasis town of Zagora for an evening of rest.
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
🚗 Transport: Private Car
After breakfast, visit Amzerou’s palm groves and Jewish quarter. En route, stop in Tamgroute to explore its ancient Quranic library and unique subterranean kasbah. Reach M’hamid, the final village before the open Sahara. From here, travel off-road into the untouched Erg Chegaga dunes. Enjoy a magical camel ride at sunset before settling into a luxury desert camp for a night of traditional music and stargazing.
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
🐫 Activity: Camel Trek
🚗 Transport: Private Car
Catch the sunrise over the dunes before breakfast, then drive through Iriqui National Park, past dried lake beds and fossil plains. Pause in Foum Zguid and later visit Taznakht, known for its handcrafted Berber carpets. In the afternoon, explore Ait Ben Haddou—an iconic UNESCO World Heritage site featured in movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Overnight in a traditional riad nearby.
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
🚗 Transport: Private Car
On your final day, follow the scenic Ounila Valley to the historic Telouet Kasbah, once home to the influential Glaoui family. Enjoy panoramic mountain vistas as you return to Marrakech via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, arriving in the late afternoon. Your unforgettable desert journey concludes here.
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast
🚗 Transport: Private Car
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