2 days trip from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga Desert

Embark on our 2-day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga, commencing at 6 am from your hotel/riad. Our journey unfolds as we traverse the Tizi-n-Tichka Atlas Pass, offering panoramic mountain views, and proceed towards the traditional High Atlas Berber Villages. Our route leads to Taznakht, renowned for its splendid Berber Carpets. Explore women’s associations to discover their unique working techniques. Continuing our adventure, we reach Foum Zguid village for a lunch stop. Crossing the gravel desert, we pass by a fossil site.

The expedition takes us across the vast expanse of Lac Iriki, a dried-out lake in a solitary desert landscape that gleams white in the sunshine. Our destination is the immense sand dunes of Erg Chegaga, where nomads still reside with camel herds. Immerse yourself in the raw beauty, endless vastness, and tranquility of the desert.

Witness the captivating play of light as the sun transforms this ancient terrain into a surreal dreamscape. Enjoy a camel trek to one of the highest sand dunes, offering a picturesque sunset over the 300-meter-high, 40-kilometer-long dunes. After the sunset, ride camels back to the camp for a delightful dinner and a night in nomad tents.

On the second day of our 2-day trip to Erg Chigaga Desert, the day begins with a breathtaking sunrise near the camp. Following a delightful breakfast, we commence our return journey to Marrakech via an alternative route that leads us to Ouarzazate. As we travel through Mhamid and Tagounite, you’ll witness a picturesque countryside adorned with oasis gardens and palms. Passing through Tamegroute, a charming town near Zagora, you’ll relish the exotic landscapes along the Draa villages.

In the afternoon, explore the Atlas Corporation Studio, a renowned cinematic center known for blockbuster productions such as Asterix and Cleopatre directed by Alain Chabat, and the Oscar-winning Gladiator directed by Ridley Scott. After lunch, our 2-day Sahara tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Dunes continues toward Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Here, take the time to visit the world-famous Ksar, a fortified village celebrated as one of the most picturesque in Morocco and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The kasbah stands as one of the captivating red-earth castles lining the ancient road of the Kasbahs.

Our desert journey concludes as we cross the High Atlas mountains once again, returning to Marrakech. We’ll drop you off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of our services.