7-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga

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Overview

  • Duration:7 days 6 nights
  • Travelers:1 - 40 guests
  • Tour Type:Morocco Tours
  • Language:English, Espanol, French

Experience an unforgettable 7-day Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga, exploring the diverse landscapes, heritage and traditions of southern Morocco.


Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N’Tichka Pass and discover the historic Kasbah of Telouet before reaching the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou.


Continue through Ouarzazate, the Drâa Valley, Agdz and Zagora, surrounded by spectacular kasbahs and palm groves. Discover the traditional pottery of Tamegroute before reaching M’Hamid, the gateway to the Sahara.


The desert adventure begins with a 4x4 journey to Erg Chegaga, where you will enjoy a camel ride at sunset, a traditional Saharan dinner, music around the campfire and a night in a nomadic bivouac.


Continue deeper into the region to discover nomadic life, oasis agriculture and traditional villages, before crossing the vast landscapes of the dry Lake Iriki towards Foum Zguid.


Finish your journey by returning to Marrakech through Tazenakht, famous for its Berber carpets, completing a rich experience combining Moroccan heritage, desert adventure and authentic local culture.

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Highlights

  • Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains
  • Discover Telouet Kasbah and UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou
  • Explore the Drâa Valley, Agdz and Zagora
  • Discover traditional pottery in Tamegroute
  • Enjoy a camel ride and sunset in Erg Chegaga
  • Experience authentic nomadic life and sleep under the desert stars

Includes/Excludes

  • Accommodation in hotels, riads, bivouac and guesthouse
  • Full board
  • 4x4 transportation with driver
  • Camel ride
  • Visits to nomadic villages
  • Oasis and local cultural experiences mentioned in the itinerary
  • Flight tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities or visits not mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Telouet – Ait Ben Haddou

Depart from Marrakech and cross the spectacular Tizi N’Tichka Pass through the High Atlas Mountains.

Stop at Telouet to discover its legendary kasbah and its historic architecture.

Continue towards Ait Ben Haddou, the famous fortified ksar classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known as a filming location for numerous international productions.

Enjoy dinner and spend the night at a charming hotel.

Day 2: Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Agdz – Zagora

After breakfast, continue towards Ouarzazate, with the option to visit the famous Atlas Film Studios.

Continue through the spectacular Drâa Valley, surrounded by traditional kasbahs, palm groves and beautiful desert landscapes.

Reach Zagora, where you will spend a peaceful night in a hotel surrounded by the greenery of the oasis.

Day 3: Zagora – Tamegroute – M’Hamid

Leave Zagora and continue towards Tamegroute, famous for its traditional pottery workshops.

Discover local craftsmanship and the distinctive pottery traditions of the region before continuing towards M’Hamid El Ghizlane, one of the gateways to the Sahara.

Check in at a traditional desert guesthouse and enjoy a relaxing evening before your desert adventure begins.

Day 4: M’Hamid – Erg Chegaga

Depart from M’Hamid by 4x4 towards the magnificent dunes of Erg Chegaga.

Travel through the desert landscapes and pass by the sacred oasis before reaching the great dunes.

Settle into your Sahara bivouac and enjoy some time to explore and relax.

At sunset, take a memorable camel ride through the dunes.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional Saharan dinner, music around the campfire, and a peaceful night under the stars in a comfortable nomadic tent.

Day 5: Erg Chegaga – Traditional Guesthouse

Wake up in the desert and enjoy breakfast surrounded by the dunes.

Continue your journey towards a traditional mud-brick guesthouse.

Enjoy a Berber lunch before discovering a nomadic village and learning about traditional oasis agriculture and local life.

In the evening, gather around the wood fire for dinner and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the desert before spending the night at the guesthouse.

Day 6: Guesthouse – Foum Zguid

Continue your journey across the spectacular landscapes of the dry Lake Iriki.

Enjoy the changing desert scenery before reaching Foum Zguid, one of the gateways to southern Morocco's desert region.

Take some free time to explore the old kasbah and palm grove.

Spend the night in an authentic riad and enjoy a final evening in this peaceful desert town.

Day 7: Foum Zguid – Tazenakht – Marrakech

After breakfast, begin your return journey towards Marrakech.

Stop in Tazenakht, a town renowned for its traditional Berber carpets and craftsmanship.

Continue through the High Atlas Mountains and cross the Tizi N’Tichka Pass once again.

Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon, marking the end of your 7-day journey through the mountains, valleys, kasbahs and Sahara Desert.

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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