Marrakech – Marrakech
Your luxury desert journey starts with a private pickup from your riad or hotel in Marrakech. Travel across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, crossing the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with photo stops along panoramic viewpoints and traditional Berber villages.
Continue to the famous Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed kasbah known for its ancient architecture and film history. After a relaxed lunch, drive south through Ouarzazate and the lush palm groves of the Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest oasis. Arrive in Zagora for dinner and an overnight stay in a comfortable luxury hotel or riad.
After breakfast, begin an exciting off-road journey deep into the Sahara. Pass remote desert landscapes, fossil-rich plains, and small nomadic settlements rarely visited by tourists. Cross the dry bed of Lake Iriki, a vast and peaceful expanse that highlights the true silence of the desert. In the afternoon, arrive at the majestic Erg Chigaga Dunes, the largest and wildest dunes near Marrakech. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset as golden sands stretch endlessly around you. Dinner is served under the stars, followed by an overnight stay in a luxury desert camp with private tents, comfortable beds, and an authentic Saharan atmosphere.
Wake up to a magical sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, enjoy a full day to experience the Sahara at a slow and luxurious pace. Options include guided walks on the dunes, visiting nomadic families, sandboarding, or simply relaxing at the camp with panoramic desert views. Lunch is served at the camp or as a picnic in the dunes. In the evening, enjoy another unforgettable sunset, followed by a traditional dinner, Berber music around the fire, and stargazing in one of the clearest night skies in Morocco. Overnight again in your luxury camp at Erg Chigaga.
After breakfast, depart the dunes by 4×4, heading toward Foum Zguid, the gateway between the Sahara and the Anti-Atlas Mountains. The landscapes gradually change from sand dunes to rocky desert and arid valleys. Continue to Taznakht, famous for its handmade Berber carpets, with the option to visit a local cooperative. Arrive in Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Morocco,” where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a high-quality hotel or riad.
On the final day, visit the historic Taourirt Kasbah or film studios if you wish. Then drive back to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains, enjoying last scenic stops along the way.
Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon marks the end of your Luxury Marrakech Desert Tour to Erg Chigaga Dunes, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Morocco’s wild Sahara.
