5 days · Private journey

5 Days Desert Tour to Erg Chigaga

A private southern route to Morocco’s wild Erg Chigaga dunes through the Draa Valley, Zagora and M’hamid.

5 day Erg Chigaga desert tour from Marrakech

The journey

Designed around
how you travel.

Erg Chigaga rewards the longer road. Beyond Zagora and M’hamid, the route becomes more remote and the horizon wider—an ideal choice for travellers seeking a quieter desert experience.

This five-day pace makes the approach part of the story and leaves a full day for the Sahara rather than reducing it to a single sunset.

Journey highlights

High Atlas and Draa Valley

Tamegroute and M’hamid

Two nights around Erg Chigaga

Aït Benhaddou finale

Day by day

The complete itinerary

This is the full route as a considered starting point. Dates, pace, accommodations and experiences are tailored personally before you travel.

Day 1

Marrakech to Agdz

Cross the High Atlas and descend toward the palm-filled Draa Valley.

Day 2

Agdz to Erg Chigaga

Follow the valley through Zagora, Tamegroute and M’hamid before continuing off-road to camp.

Day 3

Erg Chigaga

A full desert day for dunes, silence, nomadic context and changing light.

Day 4

Erg Chigaga to Aït Benhaddou

Cross the Iriki landscape toward Tazenakht and the celebrated fortified village.

Day 5

Aït Benhaddou to Marrakech

Return via Telouet and the High Atlas, with thoughtful stops along the way.

Always private

Care in every detail.

Included in the design

Private air-conditioned transport with an experienced English-speaking driver, carefully selected accommodations with breakfast, licensed city guides where relevant, and personal planning before arrival.

Made for you

Room category, desert camp, dining, special experiences and the balance between guided time and independence are refined around your preferences.