3-Day, 2-Night Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Zagora

We begin our adventure from your accommodation in Marrakech, the vibrant “Red City” nestled at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains. As we ascend the mountains, enjoy panoramic views and pass through scattered Berber villages that seem untouched by time.

Midway, we stop to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a stunning 11th-century ksar (fortified village) famous for its role in many Hollywood films.

From there, we continue to Ouarzazate, often referred to as the “Hollywood of Africa,” where we’ll visit some of the largest film studios in the world.

Our journey then follows the Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest river valley, lined with endless palm groves and ancient kasbahs. We arrive in Zagora, home to the remnants of an Almoravid fortress. Dinner and overnight stay at a traditional hotel.

Day 2: Zagora – Tamegroute – M’Hamid – Erg Chigaga

After breakfast, we drive south toward Tamegroute, a small town known for its green pottery and one of Morocco’s oldest libraries, housing rare manuscripts and religious texts.

We continue along the Draa Valley to M’Hamid, a quiet and remote village marking the end of the paved road—beyond lies the vast Sahara.

From here, a 4×4 vehicle takes us off-road into the heart of the desert. You’ll soon witness the majestic Erg Chigaga dunes rise from the horizon. These are some of the highest and most isolated dunes in Morocco.

Enjoy a camel ride at sunset, then spend the evening in a nomadic Berber camp, where you’ll have dinner under the stars and experience the rhythm of traditional drumming by the campfire.

Day 3: Erg Chigaga – Iriki Lake – Foum Zguid – Taznakht – High Atlas – Marrakech

Wake up early to catch the peaceful sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, we begin our off-road drive across the dry Iriki Lake, once home to migratory birds and now a vast, lunar-like expanse.

We continue to the quiet Berber town of Foum Zguid, then stop in Taznakht, a famous center for traditional Berber carpets and weaving.

From here, we return to Marrakech via scenic oases and mountain passes, once again crossing the High Atlas Mountains. We arrive in Marrakech by the evening, where your unforgettable desert adventure ends.