Discover the wild beauty of southern Morocco on this 4-day Sahara desert tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga. Travel by 4x4 through the High Atlas Mountains, explore ancient kasbahs, and journey deep into the dunes of the Moroccan Sahara. This tour is ideal for adventurous travelers seeking a mix of culture, nature, and unforgettable desert landscapes.
Enjoy scenic drives, camel trekking, nights under the stars, and off-road desert exploration through the Draa Valley, Tamgroute, and the dunes of Chegaga.
This round trip from Marrakech includes visits to iconic locations like Ait Ben Haddou, the Draa Valley, and the remote dunes of Chegaga—accessible only by 4x4. You’ll spend two nights in charming accommodations and one magical night in a luxury desert camp with private tents and traditional music around the fire.
Day 1: Depart from Marrakech in a 4x4 over the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), crossing the High Atlas Mountains. Visit the Telouet Kasbah and continue through the Ounila Valley to Ait Ben Haddou. After a break in Ouarzazate, drive through the Draa Valley to Agdz. Overnight in a traditional guesthouse among the palm groves.
Day 2: Travel deeper into the Draa Valley through Zagora and stop in Tamgroute to visit the famous green pottery workshops and Quranic library. Continue to Mhamid and then drive off-road through dunes, hamadas, and dry riverbeds to reach the remote Erg Chegaga dunes. Enjoy a camel ride and a magical evening in a nomadic-style desert camp. Dinner and overnight in private tents under the stars.
Day 3: After breakfast, drive across the Iriqui Lake region—now a dry saltpan—and admire the fossil-filled desert landscapes. Reach the village of Foum Zguid and rejoin the paved road to Taznakht, known for its Berber carpets. Arrive in Ouarzazate in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at a charming riad or guesthouse.
Day 4: Visit the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou or explore the Atlas Film Studios. Return to Marrakech via the Ounila Valley and the Kasbah of the Pasha Glaoui. Drive back over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon.
This tour includes transport by private 4x4, English-speaking driver/guide, accommodations, camel trek, desert camp, and meals as listed. Vegetarian and vegan meals available.
The route covers around 490 km from Marrakech to Chegaga, with scenic drives and off-road sections only possible with experienced desert drivers. This tour is recommended for travelers who want to experience Morocco’s wild south in comfort and authenticity.
Ready to explore Morocco’s untouched desert? Contact us today to reserve your private or small-group tour to Erg Chegaga. Departures available year-round.
