Guided tour
Erg Chegaga from Marrakech Desert Tour
◉ Marrakech
Overview
Discover Erg Chegaga from Marrakech Desert Tour with departure from Marrakech. Planned for 3 Days, this private tour combines cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi N’Tichka pass and explore the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Darkom Voyages coordinates the route, transport, and booking details before departure.
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5 photosHighlights
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi N’Tichka pass
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- Visit Pasha Glaoui Telouet Kasbah
- Drive through the palm-lined Draa Valley and its fortified Kasbahs
- Camel ride at sunset over the Zagora dunes
- Overnight in the Sahara with a private desert camp tent
- Discover Tamgroute’s ancient Koranic library and pottery workshops
- Reach the remote Erg Chegaga dunes - Morocco’s most isolated great erg
Itinerary
The route covers High Atlas Mountains & Telouet Kasbah, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate & Agdez - Draa Valley, and Zagora - Camel Ride & Desert Camp. The exact order and timing may be adjusted to local conditions while keeping the main planned stops.
The route covers Desert Sunrise & Camel Ride Back, Tamgroute - Zaouia, Koranic Library & Pottery, M’Hamid - Gateway to the Sahara, and Erg Chegaga - Camel Ride & Overnight in the Dunes. The exact order and timing may be adjusted to local conditions while keeping the main planned stops.
The route covers Lake Iriqui - Fossil Hunting, Foum Zguid - First Village After the Desert, Taznakht - Berber Carpet Weavers, and Tizi N’Tichka - Return to Marrakech. The exact order and timing may be adjusted to local conditions while keeping the main planned stops.
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
- Transportation by air-conditioned Minivan or 4×4
- English-speaking driver
- Camel trek in the Zagora dunes at sunset and sunrise
- 1st night in a private standard tent in Zagora
- 2nd night in Erg Chegaga Authentique camp (private tent)
- 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Local guides (recommended - approximately €2 per person)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Bottled water
FAQs
The planned duration is 3 Days. Final pickup and return times are confirmed with your booking.
The tour departs from Marrakech. Your exact meeting point or eligible pickup location is confirmed before departure.
This experience is listed as a private tour. Darkom Voyages confirms the available format for your chosen date.
Service is available in French and English, subject to guide availability.
Key inclusions are hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech, transportation by air-conditioned Minivan or 4×4, english-speaking driver. Review the full included and excluded lists on this page before booking.
Bring comfortable footwear, sun protection, water, and a light layer. Multi-day desert and mountain tours may require warmer clothing for the evening.