7-Day Morocco Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga & MerzougaTwo Saharas: Chigaga & Erg Chebbi

Your 7-Day Morocco Tour from Marrakech begins with a morning departure toward the High Atlas Mountains. Cross the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass, stopping at scenic viewpoints to admire the mountains and traditional Berber villages.

Continue toward Aït Ben Haddou, the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its narrow streets, traditional earthen buildings and panoramic viewpoints before continuing toward Ouarzazate.

After lunch, travel through the Valley of Roses and the Skoura oasis, where palm groves and ancient kasbahs create a beautiful contrast with the surrounding landscapes.

Continue along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs toward the Dades Valley. The scenery becomes increasingly dramatic as you enter the valley, with red cliffs and unusual rock formations surrounding the road.

Enjoy a relaxed evening at your hotel or riad.

After breakfast, begin the journey toward the Sahara. Travel through the Dades Valley before continuing to the spectacular Todra Gorge, where enormous limestone cliffs rise on both sides of the narrow canyon.

Take time to walk through the gorge and enjoy the surrounding landscapes before continuing toward Erfoud. The town is well known for its fossils and mineral workshops, making it an interesting stop for travelers interested in geology and Morocco's ancient landscapes.

Continue toward Rissani, an historic Saharan trading center, before heading deeper into the desert.

As you approach Merzouga, the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi appear on the horizon. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy some time around the dunes before continuing to your accommodation.

This first introduction to Merzouga gives you a taste of the Sahara before your journey continues toward the more remote Erg Chigaga region.

Today begins with an adventurous journey across southeastern Morocco. Leave Merzouga and travel through remote desert landscapes toward Ouzina, a small desert village surrounded by striking red-orange dunes.

Continue through rocky desert plateaus and isolated landscapes, following routes used between the desert communities of southeastern Morocco. This section offers a completely different atmosphere from the developed areas around Merzouga.

Continue toward Zagora, traveling through the changing landscapes of the Anti-Atlas and Draa Valley region.

As you approach Zagora, palm groves and oasis landscapes begin to appear. Zagora has historically served as an important gateway toward the Sahara and the old trans-Saharan caravan routes.

Arrive in Zagora in the afternoon and enjoy some free time to relax or explore the town. After the remote desert crossing, the evening offers an opportunity to rest before continuing toward Erg Chigaga.

After breakfast, travel south through the Draa Valley toward Tamegroute, known for its distinctive green pottery and traditional crafts. Continue toward M'Hamid, one of the last settlements before the paved road gives way to the open desert.

From M'Hamid, switch to a private 4×4 and begin the off-road journey toward Erg Chigaga. The route crosses vast desert landscapes of rocky plains, sand and open horizons.

As the huge dunes of Erg Chigaga appear, the landscape becomes increasingly impressive. Unlike the more accessible Erg Chebbi area, reaching Chigaga requires a genuine desert crossing by 4×4, making the experience particularly appealing to adventure travelers.

Arrive at your private desert camp in the afternoon. Enjoy a camel trek through the dunes and watch the sunset from the Sahara.

After dinner, gather around the campfire for traditional desert music and enjoy the clear night sky far from the city lights.

Wake early to watch the sunrise over the Erg Chigaga dunes before breakfast.

Today you leave the deep Sahara by 4×4 and travel across the spectacular desert landscapes toward the Iriqui area. The route crosses wide open plains and rocky desert scenery, offering a completely different perspective of southern Morocco.

Continue toward Foum Zguid, where you return to paved roads. After lunch, travel through Taznakht, a town famous for its traditional Berber carpets and weaving traditions.

Continue toward Ouarzazate through the Anti-Atlas landscapes. Along the way, you will notice how dramatically the scenery changes from the open Sahara to mountain valleys and more cultivated landscapes.

Arrive in Ouarzazate in the late afternoon and check into your hotel or riad. Enjoy a relaxing evening after your desert adventure.

After breakfast, begin your return journey toward Marrakech. Depending on your preferred route and timing, you can visit Aït Ben Haddou if you did not have enough time to explore it fully on the first day.

Continue toward the High Atlas Mountains and cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Your private driver can make stops along the way for photographs and to enjoy panoramic views of the mountain valleys and Berber villages.

As you descend from the mountains, the landscape gradually changes from rugged peaks to the plains surrounding Marrakech.

Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon or evening. After several days exploring the Sahara and remote southern Morocco, enjoy a relaxing evening in the Red City.

Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed final morning in Marrakech. Depending on your departure time, you can explore the nearby medina, visit the souks or simply enjoy some free time at your hotel or riad.

If your flight is later in the day, additional sightseeing can be arranged according to your interests. You may also choose to visit a local market or enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch before your airport transfer.

At the agreed time, your private driver will transfer you to Marrakech Menara Airport or another location in the city.

Your 7-Day Morocco Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga and Merzouga ends after a journey through the High Atlas, ancient kasbahs, Draa Valley, two major Sahara regions and the remote desert landscapes of southern Morocco.