# 4-Day Desert Trip from Marrakech

Four days from Marrakech to the Erg Chigaga dunes and back.

- Length: 4 days
- Route: Marrakech, round trip
- Private tour with your own driver

## Price per person

| Group | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-2 people | €460 |
| 3-4 people | €414 |
| 5-6 people | €391 |
| 7+ people | €377 |

Prices are per person. A solo traveller pays the 2-person price. A 30% deposit confirms the booking; children count as full travellers. Book: https://privatedeserttours.com/book-now/?packid=1847

## Highlights

- Tizi-n-Tichka Pass and Draa Valley: Traverse the winding Tizi-n-Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains, marveling at the panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. Descend into the lush Draa Valley, a verdant oasis filled with ancient kasbahs, palm groves, and traditional Berber settlements
- Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a fortified village boasting mud-brick architecture. Visit Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Morocco," and tour its renowned film studios and the magnificent Kasbah Taourirt
- M'Hamid and Erg Chigaga: Travel to the edge of the Sahara at M'Hamid, where your desert adventure begins. Journey deeper into the dunes on a 4x4 excursion or camel trek to Erg Chigaga, the largest and most remote sand sea in Morocco. Witness a sunset over the rolling dunes and spend the night in a traditional Berber camp, complete with local cuisine, music, and dancing under the stars
- Iriqui National Park and Foum Zguid: Traverse the striking Iriqui National Park, where the desert meets the ancient lake bed of Lake Iriqui. Discover the unique ecosystems and spot native wildlife as you journey through the park. Continue to Foum Zguid, a traditional oasis town with a lively market and friendly locals
- Moroccan Cuisine and Culture: Throughout the tour, enjoy mouthwatering Moroccan cuisine, from tagines and couscous to sweet mint tea. Spend time in the rich culture and traditions of the region, learning about the Berber way of life and experiencing warm hospitality at every turn

## Itinerary

### Day 1 · Marrakech to Agdz via Telouet & Ait Ben Haddou, 300 KM | 6–7 Hours Drive

On Day 1, we depart from your Marrakech hotel or riad at 8 am in our comfortable and air-conditioned 4×4 car. Our first stop is the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, where we cross the twisting pass of Tizi n Tichka. We drive through the Ounila Valley to visit the restored Kasbah in Telouet, which belonged to the powerful Glaoui family. We then continue for another hour until we reach the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After exploring the city on foot with a local guide and having lunch, we drive through the city of Ouarzazate, also known as Morocco's Hollywood, to reach Agdz, where we will spend the night in a guesthouse.

Overnight: Hotel or riad in Agdz

### Day 2 · Agdz to M'hamid via Tamnougalt & Zagora, 190 KM | 3–4 Hours Drive

On Day 2, after breakfast, we visit the Tamnougalt Kasbah, one of the oldest kasbahs in the valley, before continuing further south towards the desert town of Zagora, where we have lunch in a beautiful riad. After lunch, we drive to the nomadic village of M’hamid El Ghizlane, where the paved road ends and the desert begins. We spend the evening in the dunes close to the village, sleeping in nomad tents in a desert camp.

Overnight: Desert camp at the dunes near M'hamid

### Day 3 · M'hamid to Erg Chigaga, 60 KM Off-Road | 2 Hours Drive

On Day 3, after breakfast, we return to M’hamid by camel, which takes approximately 2 hours. From M’hamid, we start our off-road journey into the desert with our 4×4 car, passing different landscapes of the desert, such as reg, erg, hammada, and oases. We reach the desert camp situated by the high dunes of Erg Chigaga, where we experience the extraordinary feeling of freedom and desert silence. We try sandboarding and watch a fantastic sunset behind the dunes before dinner is served in the restaurant tent. After dinner, the nomads play traditional music around the fire, and we can sing along if we desire. We sleep in nomad tents, or outside, under the starlit sky.

Overnight: Desert camp at Erg Chigaga

### Day 4 · Erg Chigaga to Marrakech via Iriki Lake & Foum Zguid, 400 KM | 8–9 Hours Drive

On Day 4, after breakfast, we depart around 8 am and head off-road across the desert to Lake Iriki, a dried-out lake, following the old route of the rally Paris-Dakar. After approximately 3 hours off-road, we reach the paved roads and the town of Foum Zguid, where we stop for refreshments before continuing to Taznakht village, famous for its Berber carpets. We have lunch here before crossing the High Atlas mountains once again on the way back to Marrakech, where we arrive in the late afternoon.

## Included

- Private Transportation aboard a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up from your Hotel/Riad in Marrakech (or from the airport)
- Drop off at your Hotel/Riad in Marrakech (or at the airport)
- English-speaking Berber driver
- Fuel for the entire Chebbi luxury desert package
- All nights  accommodations
- Dinner & Breakfast
- Camel trekking in Erg Chegaga dunes
- Sandboarding in Erg Chegaga dunes
- Berber music at night around the fire under the stars in Erg Chegaga desert camp
- Free stops when you want

## Not included

- Drinks
- Tips
- Extra

## FAQ

### Is this a private tour or a group tour?

It is a private tour. Only your own party travels in the vehicle with your driver-guide, there are no fixed departure dates, and no other travelers join along the way. Every tour on this site runs this way.

### How long is this tour, and where does it start and end?

It takes 4 days. Pickup on day 1 is at your hotel, riad or the airport in Marrakech. On the last day you are dropped back at your hotel or the airport in Marrakech. Our driver meets you at the pickup point between the departure time and 30 minutes after it.

### How much does this tour cost?

The price is per person and depends on the size of your group: EUR 460 for 1 or 2 people, EUR 414 for 3 or 4, EUR 391 for 5 or 6, and EUR 377 for 7 or more. A solo traveller pays the 2-person price and children count as full travellers. A 30% deposit confirms the booking; send us your dates and we confirm within 24 hours.

### What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel more than 50 days before the departure date and you get a full refund. Cancellations less than 50 days before departure, and no-shows, are not refunded. Tickets for events or attractions and airport transfers are non-refundable. The full booking terms are on our Terms and Conditions page.

### How fit do I need to be for this tour?

Most days are spent in a private vehicle, with stops for short walks in kasbahs, gorges and villages. The camel ride to the desert camp takes about one to two hours; if you would rather not ride, tell us when booking. Tell us about any mobility, dietary or medical needs in writing before you confirm and we plan the days around them.

### Can the itinerary be changed?

Yes. The day-by-day plan on this page is a starting point. You can add a night, swap a stop, change the pace or combine it with another route; we confirm the changes and the price in writing before you book.

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