Private Morocco journey

4-day Erg Chigaga Dunes Tour from Marrakech

A four-day private journey through the Draa Valley to Morocco’s wild Erg Chigaga dunes.

Route dossier · 4 days / 3 nights

Made for the long way around.

Travel from Marrakech into the quieter Sahara via Agdez, Zagora, Mhamid and the off-road trails of Erg Chigaga.

Signature moments

  • 01Draa Valley palm groves and Tamegroute.
  • 02An off-road crossing of Iriki Lake.
  • 03Ait Benhaddou and Telouet on the return route.

Itinerary · Day by day

A journey that unfolds slowly.

Day01

Marrakech through the High Atlas to Agdez

Drive through the High Atlas and Ouarzazate before settling into the Draa Valley at Agdez.

Day02

Agdez to Zagora, Mhamid and Erg Chigaga

Follow the Draa Valley via Tamegroute and Mhamid, then travel off road to camp among the dunes.

Day03

Erg Chigaga to Iriki Lake, Foum Zguid and Ait Benhaddou

Cross the desert landscape and dried lakebed before reaching the UNESCO-listed ksar.

Day04

Ait Benhaddou to Telouet, Tizi n’Tichka and Marrakech

Visit the old caravan-route landscapes around Telouet before returning over the Atlas pass.

Follow the route

Map of itinerary

Follow the southern route from Marrakech through the Draa Valley to Erg Chigaga.

Included

Everything for the road.

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle (SUV, 4×4, or minibus).
  • English-speaking driver.
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation.
  • Accommodation with dinner and breakfast, including vegetarian options on request.
  • Sunset or sunrise camel trek.
  • Private-tent desert-camp night with dinner and breakfast.
  • Time to explore route highlights such as Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate.

Not included

Make it yours.

  • International flights.
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Lunches and drinks.
  • Entrance fees to attractions.
  • Tips and personal expenses.

Travel, personally arranged

Let’s make this your Morocco.

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