3-Day Private Desert Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga

Overview

Experience the ultimate 3-day desert adventure from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga, one of Morocco’s most remote and stunning desert destinations. This tour blends culture, history, and natural beauty, taking you through majestic mountains, lush valleys, historic kasbahs, and the vast Sahara Desert.

Explore Telouet Kasbah, Ait Ben Haddou, and the breathtaking Draa Valley, before venturing into the towering dunes of Erg Chegaga. Ride camels at sunset, enjoy traditional Moroccan cuisine, and spend a night under a starlit sky in a luxury or standard desert camp. This private tour promises a unique blend of adventure, comfort, and unforgettable memories.

Tour Highlights

• Explore historic Telouet and Ait Ben Haddou Kasbahs

• Scenic drive through the Ounila and Draa Valleys

• Camel trekking through the Erg Chegaga dunes

• Visit Tamgroute for green pottery and the ancient Quranic Library

• Sunset views over 300m desert dunes

• Fossil hunting near Iriqui Lake

• Discover Berber rug-making in Taznakht

• Traditional Berber drumming and music around the campfire

Included Activities

✔️ Private, air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van transport
✔️ Pick-up and drop-off at your Marrakech riad or hotel
✔️ Experienced driver throughout the journey
✔️ Overnight stay in a luxury desert camp with private toilet and shower
✔️ Breakfast and dinner (vegetarian and vegan options available)
✔️ 1-hour camel ride and optional sandboarding
✔️ Free time for photos and tea/coffee breaks
✔️ Flexible stops along the route
✔️ Traditional Berber music and drumming

Not Included

❌ Drinks and personal expenses
❌ Tips
❌ Lunches
❌ Optional entrance fees

Important Information

• Private transport with fuel included

• Experienced guide to accompany you throughout the tour

• Comfortable desert camp with authentic Moroccan furnishings

• Flexibility to stop anywhere along the journey

• Perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas → Telouet → Ounila → Ait Ben Haddou → Zagora

• Depart from Marrakech at 8:00 AM

• Travel through the High Atlas Mountains via scenic passes

• Explore Telouet Kasbah, once home of the Glaoui family

• Drive through Ounila Valley, stopping at Berber villages and kasbahs

• Visit Ait Ben Haddou, UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous movie location

• Continue to Zagora, the gateway to the Sahara, and overnight at Zagora Camp

Day 2: Zagora → Tamgroute → M’hamid → Erg Chegaga

• Morning visit to Tamgroute: green pottery workshops and ancient Quranic Library

• Lunch at M’hamid Oasis, then drive 60 km to Erg Chegaga dunes

• Enjoy a camel trek at sunset across the towering sand dunes

• Dinner and overnight at a luxury desert camp, with traditional Moroccan music