Marrakech To Erg Chigaga Desert Tour – 3 Days Itinerary

The 3 days Morocco itinerary desert tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga is the most rewarding desert trip. Offering a blend of adventure, history, and culture. This tour takes you through the most renowned medieval Kasbahs. Including Telouet, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, and the ancient Tamnougalte in the Draa Valley. Traveling along the Ounila Valley and through the Draa Valley. Following the old route of cross-Saharan caravans, you will experience a distinct sensation of having landed in a different and exotic world. This journey highlights Morocco’s rich artistry, seen in the nationally renowned green pottery. The exquisite manuscripts of the Koranic Library in Tamgroute, and the Berber carpet making skills in Taznakht. The climax of this tour is the camel ride before nightfall, culminating in a night under the stars at a luxury desert camp at the foot of the mountains. This 3 days Morocco itinerary is designed to provide a comprehensive and fascinating desert experience. Blending natural beauty, cultural heritage, and special adventures.

Your adventure begins with an early departure from Marrakech, crossing the stunning High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, offering breathtaking panoramic views. En route, you’ll visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, a remarkable fortified village and backdrop for many famous films. After exploring this historic ksar, continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa” for its film studios and charming kasbahs. In the afternoon, journey through the scenic Draa Valley, famous for its lush palm groves and ancient kasbahs, before arriving in the tranquil town of Agdz. Here, you’ll settle into a cozy accommodation for the night, surrounded by the beauty of the valley.

Your private desert tour leads you today from Agdez to the beautiful Sahara desert camp in the Moroccan Sahara, at the amazing dunes of Erg Chigaga. The route follows the Draa River Valley (the Draa is Morocco’s longest river, surrounded by beautiful palm oases & historical kasbahs) to reach the end of the tarmac road at M’hamid El Ghizlane. From M’hamid, drive off-road for two hours to arrive at the Sahara desert camp with chance to freshen up in your tent and take a shower if needed. Watch the sunset from a beautiful spot in the dunes. Enjoy traditional berber music next to the campfire after dinner. You will then spend the overnights at the desert camp.

After breakfast, your desert trip takes you west through another 90 klm of the desert with varying scenery: Lake Iriqui, where you are likely to experience a wide mirage in the heat, the mountains and the fossils. Lunch will be in Foum Zguid, the first village after the desert. From here the drive goes north along paved roads and past amazing rock formations to the small town of Taznakht, famous for its berber carpets and rugs. From there cross the high Atlas again to reach Marrakesh at the end of the afternoon having had the best possible Saharan desert trip in Morocco.