7 days tour of erg chegaga mountain and sea from Marrakech
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7 days tour of erg chegaga mountain and sea from Marrakech
Tour overview:
Experience southern Morocco on this 7 days tour from Marrakech. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, visit the historic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and Taourirt Kasbah, and explore the Draa Valley and Berber villages. Enjoy the spectacular Erg Chigaga Desert, ride camels, and spend a night under the stars in a Berber desert camp. Discover Foum Zguid, Tafraoute’s granite mountains, the scenic Amlen Valley, and the coastal city of Agadir. End your journey in Marrakech, exploring its Medina and vibrant Jemaa El-Fna Square.
Tour highlights
Visit the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and Taourirt Kasbah
Ride camels in Erg Chigaga Desert and sleep in a Berber desert camp
Explore the Draa Valley, Berber villages, and Foum Zguid
Discover Tafraoute, Amlen Valley, Ait Mansour Gorges, and rock paintings
Visit Agadir city and relax on its sandy beach
Explore Marrakech Medina, souks, and Jemaa El-Fna Square
Tour itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Agdz – Zagora
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from Marrakech to visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the historic Taourirt Kasbah, once the residence of the Pasha.
Then, we continue towards Zagora through the scenic Draa River Valley, passing lush palm groves and traditional Berber villages. Arrival in Zagora, with dinner and overnight stay at a hotel with a pool.
Day 2: Zagora – Tamegroute – M’Hamid – Erg Chigaga Desert
After breakfast, we explore the route toward Erg Chigaga Desert. On the way, stop at Tamegroute, a village famous for its pottery and ancient library. Continue to M’Hamid, the gateway to the desert.
Arrive at the Erg Chigaga dunes, where we enjoy sunset over the Sahara, dinner, and an overnight stay in a luxury desert camp.
Day 3: Erg Chigaga – Foum Zguid
After breakfast in the tent, the day is dedicated to enjoying the desert: stroll among the dunes, relax, and take 4×4 excursions. Lunch is served in the desert tent.
In the afternoon, we depart toward Foum Zguid, traveling along the Iriki Lake track, a unique desert landscape. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 4: Foum Zguid – Tafraoute
After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Tafraoute, crossing the Atlas Mountains and passing through small Berber villages.
Arrive in Tafraoute, a town surrounded by striking granite mountains. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in the nearby Amlen Valley.
Day 5: Tafraoute – Agadir
After breakfast, enjoy excursions to the Amlen Valley, the Ait Mansour Gorges, and visit the ancient rock paintings near Tafraoute.
Continue to Agadir, where you can explore the beach and city. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 6: Agadir – Marrakech
Breakfast at the hotel, then free time to explore Agadir city and relax on its sandy beach. In the afternoon, depart for Marrakech.
Arrival in the evening, with dinner and overnight stay at a riad in the Medina.
Day 7: Marrakech – Departure
After breakfast at the riad, enjoy free time in Marrakech until your airport transfer for departure.
Services included in price:
Includes
→ Tour in 4×4 vehicle or minibus with A/C
→ Driver/Guide
→ Fuel
→ Hotel overnight stays (breakfast & dinner included)
→ 1 night in a desert camp (breakfast & dinner included)
→ Camel ride
Excludes
⊗ Beverages
⊗ Lunchs
⊗ Drinks
⊗ Tips
FAQs – 7 Days Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Desert Tour
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 7 days and 6 nights, starting and ending in Marrakech, covering desert, mountains, valleys, and coastal cities.
Will I ride a camel in the desert?
Yes! You will enjoy a camel trekking experience in Erg Chigaga Desert, watch a sunset over the dunes, and sleep in a Berber camp under the stars.
Which places will we visit?
You will explore Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Agdz, Zagora, Tamegroute, M’Hamid, Erg Chigaga Desert, Foum Zguid, Tafraoute, Amlen Valley, and Agadir.
What type of vehicle is used?
The tour uses comfortable 4×4 vehicles or minibuses with air-conditioning, depending on group size, suitable for desert and mountain roads.
Can I customize this itinerary?
Yes! The 7 days Marrakech – Erg Chigaga – Tafraoute – Agadir tour is fully customizable. You can extend stays, add stops, or adjust starting and ending points.
