3-Day Desert Tour to Erg Chigaga from Marrakech

Our desert adventure begins in Marrakech. We will pick you up and travel across the magical High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass. As we drive, we will enjoy panoramic views and short stops in Berber villages in the Atlas Mountains. Next, we will arrive in Ouarzazate, known as the “ hollywood of Africa,” where ee will visit and explore its iconic kasbahs and film studios. After lunch, we will head towards the Draa Valley, famous for its endless palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Finally, we will arrive in Zagora in the late afternoon, where you will spend the night in a traditional hotel or riad. 

Highlights:

• Departure from Marrakech
• Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
• Stops for panoramic views and Berber villages
• Visit Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa”
• Explore kasbahs and film studios
• Journey through the lush Draa Valley with its endless palm groves
• Arrival in Zagora
• Overnight in a traditional hotel or riad

After our delicious breakfast, we will travel to Tamegroute, known for its historic Quranic library and traditional pottery workshops, then we will Continue to Mhamid, the last village before the vast and endless Sahara begins.

From here, your journey becomes more adventurous as you switch to a 4×4 vehicle and head off-road to reach the majestic Erg Chigaga dunes. These towering dunes offer a more wild and untouched desert experience compared to other desert destinations in Morocco.

Last but not least, we we will enjoy a magical sunset over the dunes, followed by a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars and spend the night in a desert camp with Berber music and an unforgettable desert atmosphere.

Highlights:

• Breakfast in Zagora
• Visit Tamegroute, famous for its Quranic library and pottery workshops
• Continue to Mhamid, the gateway to the Sahara
• Switch to a 4×4 vehicle for an off-road desert adventure
• Drive across wild desert landscapes to reach Erg Chigaga
• Enjoy a breathtaking sunset over the dunes
• Traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars
• Live Berber music and overnight in a desert camp

We will wake up early to witness a breathtaking Sahara sunrise. After breakfast, we will return to Mhamid village on our 4×4 vehicle, then continue our journey back to Marrakech via the Draa Valley and the High Atlas Mountains before our arrival in Marrakech in the evening, marking the end of your incredible 3-Day Desert Tour to Erg Chigaga .

Highlights:

• Early morning sunrise over the Sahara
• Breakfast at the camp
• 4×4 transfer back to Mhamid
• Return journey through the Draa Valley
• Cross the High Atlas Mountains
• Arrival in Marrakech in the evening