3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Desert

✦ About This Tour

The 3-day Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Desert tour offers a thrilling journey through Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains, Draa Valley, and Sahara Desert. Visit UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, explore cinematic Ouarzazate, and ride camels across the golden dunes of Erg Chigaga. Spend nights in a desert camp under the stars and enjoy authentic Berber hospitality along the way. Perfect for travelers seeking culture, adventure, and desert landscapes in a short, immersive itinerary

📅 Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1

Start your adventure with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping for panoramic views and photos. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, one of Morocco’s most iconic monuments, and explore its maze of mudbrick streets. Continue to Ouarzazate, the “Gate of the Sahara,” visiting Kasbah Taourirt and film studios. End the day in Agdz, surrounded by palm groves and stunning landscapes

Scenic drive via Tizi n’Tichka Pass Panoramic photo stops in High Atlas Mountains Guided visit of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah Explore Ouarzazate, Kasbah Taourirt, and film studios Drive through Draa Valley Overnight stay in Agdz hotel

Day 2

Head to the desert town of Zagora, then continue through the Draa Valley toward Chigaga Desert. Stop at Tamgrout to see its ancient library and pottery workshops in Mhamid. Arrive at the edge of Erg Chigaga for a camel trek through the golden dunes. Spend the night in a traditional desert camp under the stars, enjoying Berber dinner and music

Drive to Zagora and explore palm groves Visit Tamgrout ancient library Explore Berber village of Mhamid Camel ride into Erg Chigaga dunes Sunset photography in the desert Dinner and traditional music in desert camp Overnight in desert camp

Day 3

Wake up early for a sunrise over the Erg Chigaga dunes, then start the journey back. Pass Eriki Lake, Foum Zguid, and stop at Taznakht, famous for its colorful Berber carpets. Cross the High Atlas Mountains and return to Marrakech, completing your unforgettable desert adventure

Sunrise over Erg Chigaga dunes Breakfast in desert camp Visit Eriki Lake and Foum Zguid Stop in Taznakht for Berber carpets Scenic drive across High Atlas Mountains Arrival in Marrakech