3-Day Marrakech to Erg Chegaga Desert Tour via Foum Zguid

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Overview

  • Duration:3 days 2 nights
  • Travelers:1 - 40 guests
  • Tour Type:Desert Stays & Bivouac
  • Language:English, Espanol, French

Experience a 3-day desert journey from Marrakech to the majestic Erg Chegaga dunes, traveling by 4x4 through the Atlas Mountains, Foum Zguid, and the wild landscapes of Lake Iriki. Along the way, discover the changing scenery of southern Morocco and spend your first night at the Erg El Mhazil bivouac.


Continue towards Erg Chegaga, with a visit to a nomadic school to discover local desert life and a lunch stop in a green oasis. Upon reaching the impressive dunes, enjoy time to relax and explore before spending the night in a traditional desert bivouac under the stars.


On the final day, return to Marrakech through the Drâa Valley, with stops at M’Hamid El Ghizlane, the palm groves, and the pottery village of Tamegroute.

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Highlights

  • Cross the Atlas Mountains via Tizi N’Tichka
  • Explore the wild landscapes of Lake Iriki
  • Enjoy a desert sunset at Erg El Mhazil
  • Visit a nomadic school and discover local life
  • Experience the desert and traditional bivouacs
  • Discover the Drâa Valley, palm groves and Tamegroute

Includes/Excludes

  • Desert bivouac accommodation
  • Full board
  • 4x4 transportation
  • Camel ride
  • Travel insurance
  • Flight tickets
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Foum Zguid – Erg El Mhazil

Depart early from Marrakech by 4x4 and travel towards the Tizi N’Tichka Pass, enjoying the spectacular landscapes of the Atlas Mountains before continuing towards Tazenakht.

After a lunch stop along the way, arrive in Foum Zguid for a relaxing tea break. Continue the adventure across the wild landscapes of the dry Lake Iriki towards the Erg El Mhazil bivouac.

At the end of the day, enjoy the sunset over the dunes, followed by a warm dinner around the campfire and a peaceful night in Sahara tents.

Day 2: Erg El Mhazil – Erg Chegaga

Wake up to the sunrise and enjoy breakfast in the peaceful desert surroundings.

Continue by 4x4 towards Erg Chegaga, traveling through breathtaking desert landscapes. Along the way, visit a nomadic school and discover more about local desert life.

After lunch in a green oasis, continue towards the impressive Erg Chegaga dunes. Take time to relax and explore the surroundings before enjoying dinner under the star-filled sky and spending the night in a traditional desert bivouac.

Day 3: Erg Chegaga – Drâa Valley – Marrakech

Start the day by watching the sunrise over the Djebel Bani massif, followed by a typical breakfast.

Begin the return journey towards Marrakech through the Drâa Valley, with stops at M’Hamid El Ghizlane, the palm groves, and the pottery village of Tamegroute.

After lunch in the region, continue the journey back to Marrakech, arriving by the end of the day.

Tour Map

Extra Services

Airport transfers

Airport transfers

Enjoy a comfortable and reliable transfer between the airport and your accommodation or meeting point.

Photography

Photography

Capture the beauty of the desert with memorable photos of your journey, dunes, sunset, and bivouac experience.

Private 4x4 Transfers

Private 4x4 Transfers

Travel comfortably through the desert with a private 4x4 transfer, ideal for reaching remote dunes, bivouacs, and desert landscapes.

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