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4 days Private, just your party Marrakech round trip
4 Day Roundtrip Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Desert
- 5.0 ★ · 3 reviews
- Your own driver-guide
- Route is yours to change
- Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
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.
The route
- 1Zagora1 night
- 2Erg Chigaga1 night · camp
- 3Ouarzazate1 night
- 3 places you actually unpack in
- 3 nights, 3 hotels or camps
- 1 night in the dunes
What people remember
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Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah & Atlas Studios
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Enjoy A Camel Ride in Erg Chegaga Desert
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Wonderful Night in Desert Camp With Local Folklor
Day by day
Day 01 Marrakech to Zagora hotel or desert guesthouse in Zagora (e.g., Riad Lamane or similar)
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.
- Early morning pickup from your Marrakech hotel or riad
- Early morning pickup from your Marrakech hotel or riad
- Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains
- Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains
- Photo stop at Tichka Pass (2,260 meters elevation)
- Photo stop at Tichka Pass (2,260 meters elevation)
- Explore Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Lunch in Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco”
- Lunch in Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco”
- Drive through the Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest oasis
- Drive through the Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest oasis
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast included
- Lunch excluded (available in Ouarzazate)
- Lunch excluded (available in Ouarzazate)
- Dinner included
- Dinner included
Day 02 Erg Chegaga Desert luxury desert camp at Erg Chigaga (e.g., Azalai Desert Lodge or similar)
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.
- Depart Zagora after breakfast
- Stop in Tamagroute to visit a centuries-old Quranic library
- Explore a traditional pottery workshop
- Lunch in the desert town of M’hamid
- 4×4 drive through desert terrain: Reg, Hammada, and Erg dunes
- Camel ride across Erg Chigaga dunes
- Watch the sunset over the Sahara
- Enjoy dinner and live traditional music around the campfire
- Breakfast included
- Lunch excluded
- Dinner included
Day 03 Ourzazate hotel in Ouarzazate (e.g., Riad Bouchedor or similar)
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.
- Watch the sunrise over the Erg Chigaga dunes
- Watch the sunrise over the Erg Chigaga dunes
- Breakfast at the desert camp
- Breakfast at the desert camp
- 4×4 drive across the Iriqui National Park and dry salt lake
- 4×4 drive across the Iriqui National Park and dry salt lake
- Follow the legendary Paris-Dakar rally route
- Follow the legendary Paris-Dakar rally route
- Lunch stop in Foum Zguid, the first village after the desert
- Lunch stop in Foum Zguid, the first village after the desert
- Visit Taznakht, known for Berber carpet weaving
- Visit Taznakht, known for Berber carpet weaving
- Arrive in Ouarzazate by late afternoon
- Arrive in Ouarzazate by late afternoon
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
- Dinner included
Day 04 Marrakech
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.
- Breakfast at your hotel in Ouarzazate
- Breakfast at your hotel in Ouarzazate
- Guided visit to Atlas Studios, filming site for Gladiator, Indiana Jones, and Lawrence of Arabia
- Guided visit to Atlas Studios, filming site for Gladiator, Indiana Jones, and Lawrence of Arabia
- Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains
- Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains
- Stop for lunch along the route
- Stop for lunch along the route
- Arrive in Marrakech by early evening
- Arrive in Marrakech by early evening
- Drop-off at your accommodation or preferred location in the city
- Drop-off at your accommodation or preferred location in the city
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast included
- Lunch excluded
- Lunch excluded
- Dinner excluded
- Dinner excluded
- No overnight stay (tour ends in Marrakech)
- No overnight stay (tour ends in Marrakech)
What is and is not included
What the price covers
- All City Transfers + Fuel Costs
- 1 Night in a Luxury Desert Camp + 3 Nights in Hotel AccommodationsAccommodations upgrades available
- ActivitiesCamel Ride in Sahara Desert + 2 Guided City Tours
- Some Meals3 Breakfasts + 3 Dinners Included
What it doesn't
- International flights, visa, + travel insurance
- Any Private Expenses
- Other Food + Drinks (Except as noted)
- Monument and Museum Entrance Fees
- Gratuity to StaffAlways greatly appreciated
No single supplement, no fuel surcharge, no commission stop. Whatever your planner writes down is the number you pay.
Your driver-guide on this route
Your driver-guide, not a coach and forty strangers
Every route runs with one Amazigh driver-guide, one car and your party only. They grew up on these roads, so they know which pass is shut, which café does the good tagine, and when to stop talking. You get their name before you pay a deposit, not after.
What travellers actually said
This was a fantastic trip. Well organized with fascinating sites to see and stays in beautiful Riad hotels every night. Our driver, Mohamed/ Mo was an amazing person who we now think of as a friend. He was very flexible and changed the tour to suit our needs or desires on any given day, such as adding in a hike in the…
Pablo D. · couple · travelled June 2024 · verified booking
We have just returned from a 4 day tour to Erg Chigaga with Ali. We would thoroughly recommend the experience, despite a sandstorm, for our first time in the Sahara. Ali is a good guide and provided interesting insights along the way. Being from a nomadic family, his knowledge of the desert is second to none. A…
Rob V. · family · travelled April 2023 · verified booking
The questions everyone asks
How To Reserve My Morocco travel itinerary to Erg Chigaga?
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Step 1: Send us an email with following details:
Your requested tour dates (ex January 1-10th)
Package of interest (ex 8 day tour from Casablanca)
Number of travelers (ex 2 adults + 1 child)Please note a child is considered an individual under 10 yrs old
Please note a child is considered an individual under 10 yrs old
Accommodation Style (basic, standard, premium, luxury)If you require multiple rooms please detail your room preference. Example: 2 double rooms, a triple room, a single room, family’s room, etc.
If you require multiple rooms please detail your room preference. Example: 2 double rooms, a triple room, a single room, family’s room, etc.
Step 2: You can expect an email back from us within 24 hours which will include a proposed itinerary as well as a quote. We will work with you to make any requested revisions until you’re fully satisfied with your program.
Step 3: To secure the proposed tour you will need to complete your PayPal *refundable tour deposit. The tour deposit typically ranges from €300-800 however it will depend on tour length and number of travelers.
What should I pack for the Morocco tour package Erg Chigaga Desert?
We recommend packing comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and light layers for daytime temperatures, along with a jacket or sweater for cooler evenings. Don’t forget a camera, a power adapter (Morocco uses types C and E plugs), and any personal essentials.
How physically demanding is this Morocco tour package?
While most of the activities are walking-based and suitable for all fitness levels, some excursions (like the camel trek and walking tours in the medinas) may require moderate physical effort. If you have concerns, please contact us in advance for specific details.
What happens if I need to cancel my booking?
Cancellation Policy:
Full Refund – Cancellations or changes made 30+ days before departure receive a 100% refund of your tour deposit (minus any non-recoverable fees, such as bank/ PayPal fees).
Full Refund – Cancellations or changes made 30+ days before departure receive a 100% refund of your tour deposit (minus any non-recoverable fees, such as bank/ PayPal fees).
No Refund – Cancellations or changes made less than 30 days before departure have a non-refundable tour deposit.
No Refund – Cancellations or changes made less than 30 days before departure have a non-refundable tour deposit.
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