Experience an unforgettable 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to the wild dunes of Erg Chegaga. From the Atlas Mountains to the Saharan tracks of southern Morocco, this journey takes you deep into one of the most beautiful and authentic desert landscapes in the Moroccan Sahara.
Between the Tizi N’Tichka Pass, Berber villages, Foum Zguid, the dry lake of Iriki, desert bivouacs, camel rides and the return through the Drâa Valley, this experience is ideal for travelers who want to discover the real Moroccan desert from Marrakech.
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Departure: Marrakech Destination: Erg Chegaga and the desert of southern Morocco Transport: private 4×4 depending on the itinerary Accommodation: desert bivouacs Experience: dunes, camel ride, Atlas Mountains, Lake Iriki and Drâa Valley Ideal for: couples, families, friends and small groups Price: from €400 per person depending on the number of travelers
3 days / 2 nights desert tour from Marrakech Pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech Crossing the Tizi N’Tichka Pass Discovery of the Atlas Mountain landscapes Drive through Tazenakht and Berber villages Visit Foum Zguid, one of the authentic gateways to the desert Crossing the dry lake of Iriki Bivouac in the wild dunes Discovery of the great dunes of Erg Chegaga Camel ride at sunset Traditional Moroccan dinners in the desert Evenings around the fire under the stars Return through M’Hamid, Zagora, Tamegroute, Agdz and the Drâa Valley Complete experience combining scenic roads, desert landscapes and local culture
The departure for this 3 days desert tour from Marrakech is from your hotel, riad or accommodation in Marrakech.
Prices:
€470 per person based on 2 people €400 per person from 4 people
The price may vary depending on the season, the number of travelers, the type of organization requested or any special requirements. To receive a confirmed price, please contact us with your travel date and the number of people.
This tour is easy and accessible to most travelers. It is not a difficult trek, but a 4×4 desert journey with Sahara discovery, bivouac nights, camel ride and several panoramic stops.
The driving days can be long, especially between Marrakech and the desert, but the landscapes along the way make the journey enjoyable and rewarding. This experience is suitable for couples, families, friends and small groups who want to discover the Sahara without doing a long walking trek.
This desert tour from Marrakech can be organized almost all year round. The desert offers a unique atmosphere with its dunes, sunsets, starry nights and peaceful silence.
The only less recommended period is summer, as temperatures in the Sahara can be very high during the day. If you wish to travel in summer, the organization can be adapted with more breaks and a more comfortable rhythm.
To fully enjoy your 3 days desert tour from Marrakech, we recommend bringing comfortable clothes, sunglasses, a cap or desert scarf, sunscreen, a warm jacket for the evening, comfortable shoes and a charged phone or camera.
Even if the days can be warm, desert nights may be cooler depending on the season.
Choosing a desert tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga allows you to experience a complete journey through southern Morocco. In three days, you cross the Atlas Mountains, discover Berber villages, reach the desert tracks, sleep in bivouacs and explore the great wild dunes of the Sahara.
Unlike rushed or overly touristy tours, this itinerary offers a deeper immersion into natural landscapes, local culture and unforgettable moments in the Moroccan desert.
Departure in the morning from your hotel or riad in Marrakech to begin your 3 days desert tour from Marrakech toward southern Morocco. The road crosses the spectacular Tizi N’Tichka Pass, with mountain landscapes, Berber villages and impressive views over the Atlas Mountains.
Along the way, you pass through Tazenakht, known for its traditional Berber carpets, before continuing toward Foum Zguid, one of the most authentic gateways to the Moroccan Sahara.
After a break on the road, the adventure continues by 4x4 along the desert tracks. You cross the wild landscapes of Iriki National Park, wide mineral plains and the dry lake of Iriki before reaching the dunes of Erg El Mhazil.
Arrival and installation at the bivouac in the heart of the dunes. Enjoy the sunset over the sand, followed by a traditional dinner in a Saharan atmosphere. In the evening, relax around the fire under a starry sky and spend the night in a comfortable desert tent.
Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the dunes, a peaceful and magical moment in the heart of the Sahara. After breakfast at the bivouac, departure by 4x4 across the wild desert tracks toward the great dunes of Erg Chegaga.
This second day is one of the highlights of the 3 days desert tour from Marrakech. You travel through varied Saharan landscapes: dunes, desert plateaus, rocky areas, old nomadic tracks and wide silent spaces.
Several stops can be made along the way to enjoy the views, take photos and discover the raw beauty of the Moroccan desert. Arrival at Erg Chegaga, one of the most impressive dune areas in the Moroccan Sahara.
After arriving at the bivouac, enjoy a camel ride at sunset. In the evening, a Moroccan dinner is served at the camp, followed by a nomadic atmosphere, music around the fire and an overnight stay in a tent in the heart of the Erg Chegaga dunes.
After a peaceful wake-up in the dunes, enjoy one last sunrise over Erg Chegaga. Breakfast at the bivouac, then departure for the return journey to Marrakech by a different route, allowing you to discover new landscapes of southern Morocco.
The track crosses desert spaces toward M’Hamid El Ghizlane, the last village before the vast Saharan expanses. Continue toward Zagora, Tamegroute and the Drâa Valley, famous for its palm groves, kasbahs and traditional villages.
A stop can be planned in Tamegroute to discover its handmade green pottery, well known throughout the region. The road then continues toward Agdz, Ouarzazate and the Tizi N’Tichka Pass.
Arrival in Marrakech is expected at the end of the day, with transfer to your hotel or riad. End of your 3 days desert tour from Marrakech, with unforgettable memories of the Atlas Mountains, Saharan tracks, desert bivouacs, Erg Chegaga dunes and the Drâa Valley.
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