9-Day Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Desert & Southern Morocco Tour

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Highlights :

- Remote Sahara experience in Erg Chigaga dunes - Camel trekking and overnight in a nomadic desert camp - 4x4 desert crossing via Lake Iriki - Explore the Draa Valley oasis and Zagora - Visit Taroudant, Agadir & Essaouira coastal towns - Discover Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO site - Guided Marrakech city tour

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tour overview

Experience a true off-the-beaten-path adventure on this authentic 9-day Morocco desert tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga. Unlike the popular Merzouga routes, this journey takes you deep into the wild Sahara, across the High Atlas Mountains, historic kasbahs, vast palm oases, and traditional southern cities, finishing along the Atlantic coast before returning to Marrakech.

You will travel through Berber villages, explore ancient caravan routes in the Draa Valley, cross desert tracks by 4×4, sleep in a remote nomadic camp in the dunes of Erg Chigaga, and visit Taroudant, Agadir, and Essaouira. This itinerary combines Sahara adventure, culture, and coastal relaxation in one complete Moroccan experience.

Itineraries

Arrival in Marrakech

Airport reception and transfer to your riad or hotel. Free time to relax or explore Jemaa el-Fna square.

Accommodation: Riad/Hotel in Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast

Day 1
9:00 am
Marrakech → Tizi n’Tichka → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate

Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m). Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, then continue to Ouarzazate. Visit Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Film Studios.

Accommodation: Ouarzazate
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast

Day 2
9:00 am
Ouarzazate → Agdz → Draa Valley → Zagora

Travel through the spectacular Draa Valley oasis with endless palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Stop in Agdz and traditional Berber villages before arriving in Zagora, the gateway to the Sahara.

Accommodation: Riad/Hotel in Zagora
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast

Day 3
9:00 am
Zagora → M’Hamid → Erg Chigaga Desert

Visit Tamegroute (green pottery workshops and historic Quranic library). Continue to M’Hamid, then switch to 4×4 vehicles to reach the remote dunes of Erg Chigaga. Camel ride at sunset and overnight in a nomadic Sahara camp with traditional dinner and music.

Accommodation: Erg Chigaga desert camp
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast

Day 4
9:00 am
Erg Chigaga → Lake Iriki → Foum Zguid → Taznakht → Taroudant

Cross the dry Lake Iriki and desert tracks by 4×4 to Foum Zguid. Continue via Taznakht (Berber carpet town) to Taroudant, known as the “Little Marrakech.”

Accommodation: Riad/Hotel in Taroudant
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast

Day 5
9:00 am
Taroudant → Tiout Oasis → Agadi

Guided visit of Taroudant and its ancient ramparts. Continue to Tiout oasis and then to the Atlantic coastal city of Agadir. Free afternoon by the beach.

Accommodation: Hotel in Agadir
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6
9:00 am
Agadir → Essaouira

Drive along the Atlantic coast to Essaouira. Visit argan oil cooperatives on the way. Guided tour of the medina, fishing port, and Portuguese ramparts.

Accommodation: Riad/Hotel in Essaouira
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7
9:00 am
Essaouira → Marrakech

Return to Marrakech with free time to explore the souks, gardens, or relax in a traditional hammam.

Accommodation: Riad/Hotel in Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8
9:00 am
Marrakech Guided Tour & Departure

Guided sightseeing including Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and Majorelle Gardens. Transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9

What's Included

– Private transport with Spanish-speaking driver
– 4×4 vehicle for the desert expedition
– Accommodation in riads, hotels & desert camp
– Breakfasts and dinners according to itinerary
– Camel ride in Erg Chigaga
– Guided visits in Marrakech, Taroudant & Essaouira
– Transfers to/from accommodation

What's Not Included

– International flights
– Lunches & drinks
– Entrance fees to monuments
– Personal expenses & tips

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