Experience a captivating five-day Sahara adventure from Marrakech. With our Erg Chegaga tour from Marrakech, traverse the High Atlas, explore Kasbahs in Ouarzazate, and unwind in the village of Agdz. Journey through the Drâa Valley to Zagora, M’Hamid El Ghizlane, and Erg Lihoudi Dunes, indulging in camel rides and nomadic camps. Continue to the majestic Erg Chegaga Dunes, capturing the essence of the desert. Explore Foum Zguid, Taznakht, and Aït Benhaddou, concluding the journey back to Marrakech with a tapestry of desert landscapes and cultural gems.
Day 1: Marrakech to Agdz via Ouarzazate
Start your journey from vibrant Marrakech, ascending the Tizi-n-Tichka pass in the High Atlas mountains. Capture breathtaking panoramas of the snow-kissed peaks before descending to Ouarzazate, the Gateway to the Sahara. Explore impressive Kasbahs, including the central Kasbah of Taourirt, and savor a delectable lunch. Spend the night in the village of Agdz to prepare for our Sahara exploration.
Day 2: Agdz to Erg Lihoudi Dunes via Zagora and M’hamid
Indulge in a hearty breakfast before visiting a Kasbah in Agdz. Journey through the Drâa Valley to Zagora and M’Hamid, where the option to camel-back to Erg Lihoudi camp awaits. Enjoy a serene two-hour ride, followed by a night in traditional nomadic tents under the captivating Saharan sunset.
Day 3: Erg Lihoudi Dunes to Erg Chegaga Dunes via M’hamid
Start your day with breakfast in the desert, a surreal experience. Afterward, a camel ride returns us to M’hamid for lunch in the oasis, followed by our Saharan sands adventure to the Erg Chegaga Dunes. Camp under the desert sky for a night in nomadic style.
Day 4: Erg Chegaga Dunes to Taznakht via Foum Zguid
After breakfast, we go on a 90 km of desert driving, capturing memorable sights as we exit the desert past Lake Iriqui. Lunch in Foum Zguid precedes our return to Ouarzazate via Taznakht, offering a day of diverse landscapes and experiences.
Day 5: Taznakht to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou
Explore the Kasbah of Tifoultout and renowned cinema studios before heading to Aït Benhaddou. Enjoy our final lunch in this cultural jewel before the journey back to Marrakech, carrying a piece of the desert’s soul with us and memories of Erg Chegaga tour from Marrakech.
Included in the tour:
- 4×4 private car with air conditioning
- Private English or French speaking driver
- Mineral water in the car
- Accommodations in Riads, hotels and desert camps with breakfasts and dinners
- Desert camel ride
Not included in the tour:
- Lunch
- Tips
- Extra expenses
- Entrance fees to historic monuments and gardens
