Explore the breathtaking desert landscapes on a 4 day Morocco tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga. Journey over the Atlas Mountains and North Africa’s highest mountain pass, discovering kasbahs, oases, and ancient caravan routes. Experience Berber villages, visit the carpet capital of Morocco, and immerse yourself in the desert. Our skilled drivers will guide you through diverse desert terrain to a desert camp. Enjoy camel rides in the dunes, try sandboarding, and witness stunning sunsets from the tallest sandy dune. Connect with nomads, play drums, and spend the night in a nomad tent beneath the stars.
Marrakech, Morocco
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Marrakech, Morocco
Transfer Drop-Off Locations Included:
Info:
Your Morocco vacation package begins at 7:30 a.m. with a pickup from your Marrakech accommodation or riad. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping at the scenic Tichka Pass before heading to Ait Ben Haddou. After lunch in Ouarzazate, continue your journey to Zagora via the lush Draa Valley.
Activity:
Early morning pickup from your Marrakech hotel or riad
Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains
Photo stop at Tichka Pass (2,260 meters elevation)
Explore Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Lunch in Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco”
Drive through the Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest oasis
Meal:
Breakfast included
Lunch excluded (available in Ouarzazate)
Dinner included
Accommodation:
Overnight stay in a hotel or desert guesthouse in Zagora (e.g., Riad Lamane or similar)
Info: After breakfast, your Marrakech desert tour continues toward M’hamid, the gateway to the Sahara. Along the way, visit a historic Quranic library and traditional pottery workshops in Tamagroute. After lunch in M’hamid, journey through varied desert landscapes to reach the remote Erg Chigaga dunes, where you’ll experience a camel ride, sunset, and a magical night under the stars.
Activity:
Meal:
Accommodation:
Overnight stay in a luxury desert camp at Erg Chigaga (e.g., Azalai Desert Lodge or similar)
Info:
Wake up to a peaceful desert sunrise and enjoy breakfast at your camp before leaving Erg Chigaga. Travel 90 km through the Sahara, following the former “Rally Paris Dakar” route. Pass by the Iriqui salt lake and the rugged Anti-Atlas Mountains before reaching Ouarzazate by evening.
Activity:
Watch the sunrise over the Erg Chigaga dunes
Breakfast at the desert camp
4×4 drive across the Iriqui National Park and dry salt lake
Follow the legendary Paris-Dakar rally route
Lunch stop in Foum Zguid, the first village after the desert
Visit Taznakht, known for Berber carpet weaving
Arrive in Ouarzazate by late afternoon
Meal:
Breakfast included
Lunch included
Dinner included
Accommodation:
Overnight stay in a hotel in Ouarzazate (e.g., Riad Bouchedor or similar)
Info:
Start your day with breakfast before visiting Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa.” After exploring famous film sets, travel back to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains, arriving by evening.
Activity:
Breakfast at your hotel in Ouarzazate
Guided visit to Atlas Studios, filming site for Gladiator, Indiana Jones, and Lawrence of Arabia
Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains
Stop for lunch along the route
Arrive in Marrakech by early evening
Drop-off at your accommodation or preferred location in the city
Meal:
Breakfast included
Lunch excluded
Dinner excluded
Accommodation:
No overnight stay (tour ends in Marrakech)
Amazing Morocco Tour from Marrakech to Zagora
Hiring a local guide made our trip unforgettable! From Marrakech to Erg Chigaga and back, Aziz showed us the best spots and was patient with our countless photo stops. The car was comfortable, and the Morocco Tour package from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga was well-organized. The camel ride was the highlight—absolutely magical! Highly recommend this experience!
Best Morocco Tour from Marrakech Erg Chigaga Desert
My 4 day Morocco tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga was nothing short of magical! From the bustling souks of Marrakech to the serene, golden dunes of Erg Chigaga, every moment was unforgettable. The desert camp under the starry sky was a dream come true, and the camel trekking through the vast Sahara was an experience I’ll cherish forever. The guides were knowledgeable, the food was delicious, and the landscapes were breathtaking. If you’re planning a trip from Marrakech Desert Tour, don’t hesitate—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime adventure! Highly recommend!
