Morocco · Desert Adventure

3-Day Luxury Desert Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga

3 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Drive through exotic Berber villages
02 Ride a camel and walk on the path of our nomadic heritage
03 Taste a delicious dinner at the top of a small dune
04 Enjoy a unique luxury camp experience in Erg Chigaga dunes
05 Witness the changing colours of the Sahara sand dunes

Embark on a fantastic desert experience from Marrakech to the Erg Chigaga dunes and discover authentic Morocco. Explore the Atlas Mountains, exotic Berber villages, and the Sahara Desert, with a stop in Ouarzazate to see where some famous Hollywood movies were shot. Enjoy a unique luxury camping experience with food and wine in Erg Chigaga, and witness the changing colours of the sand dunes.

Sleep in your luxury tent with an en-suite toilet and shower, with 5-star comfort in the middle of the Moroccan desert.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Erg Chegaga

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marrakech to Aït Benhaddou through the Atlas Mountains

Meet your driver at 09:00 am and begin your luxury desert tour from your riad or hotel in Marrakech.
Drive through the Atlas Mountains and enjoy the scenic route. Sip a cup of tea while taking in the panoramic views of Tizi n'Tichka Pass.
Leave the national road to arrive at the Glaoui Kasbah. Continue to Aït Benhaddou Kasbah and enjoy a visit there.
Travel through history and discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site. See where some major movies were filmed.
Spend the night in one of the most amazing hotels in the area.

Day 02

Aït Benhaddou to Erg Chigaga via Ouarzazate, Agdz, Zagora and M'hamid

Enjoy breakfast in your luxury riad.
Start the second day of your private luxury desert tour to the Erg Chigaga dunes in the morning.
Drive through the Draa Valley and dozens of Berber villages. Stop at interesting places for breaks and unique photo opportunities.
Take a break in M'hamid for supplies before going off-road. Then begin the real adventure across wide and wild open spaces.
Experience the hospitality of our Berber family team and refuel with a cup of nomad tea.
Go for a camel ride at sunset.
Witness the last moments of the day from the top of the big dunes of Erg Chigaga.
Return to your tent to take a shower or change your clothes.
Enjoy dinner with your table specially set for you at the top of a small dune near the luxury camp. Savor a unique culinary experience and enjoy each local, organic, and sustainably sourced ingredient.
Travel through time during your night in the desert by enjoying a glass of wine or tea while listening to the stories of our grandfathers. Dance to the rhythms of nomadic Berber music.
End your day by immersing yourself and your loved ones in a world of tranquillity, walking barefoot on the soft sand. Sit down and contemplate a starry sky as you have never seen before.
Sleep in your luxury tent with an en-suite toilet and shower, with 5-star comfort in the middle of the Moroccan desert.

Day 03

Erg Chigaga Dunes to Marrakech via Iriqui Lake and Foum Zguid

Enjoy a delicious breakfast.
Drive off-road through the dunes and take unforgettable shots at Iriqui Lake.
Visit the American gas station used to film the movie "Hills Have Eyes".
Make a few stops to stretch your legs and take photos.
Arrive in Marrakech by the end of the day, around 6 pm.

Where this trip takes you

Tizi n'Tichka Pass, Aït Benhaddou, Erg Chigaga Dunes, Iriqui Lake

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Marrakesh 6 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private transportation aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle or minivan
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 Chigaga luxury desert package
All nights of luxury accommodation
Camel trekking in the Erg Chigaga dunes
Sandboarding in the Erg Chigaga dunes
Berber music at night around the fire under the stars in the Chigaga luxury desert camp
Free stops whenever you want
Free Wi-Fi
Bottled water