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2-DAY DESERT TOUR TO ERG CHEGAGA DUNES

Travel

2 days, 1 country

Accommodation

Meals

Transport

Mini-Coach and Ferry

Group Size

Average 24 people

Team

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2-Day Desert Tour Itinerary from Ouarzazate to Erg Chegaga

Day 1: Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – M’hamid – Erg Chegaga

  • Morning Departure: Begin your journey from Ouarzazate with a private transfer organized by Private Marrakech Trips.
  • Draa Valley: Drive through the breathtaking Draa Valley to Zagora, with stops to explore off-road paths.
  • Sightseeing Stops:
    • Visit the underground Kasbah.
    • Explore the Koran library.
    • Discover Tamegroute pottery workshops.
  • Lunch: Optional lunch stop in M’hamid.
  • Sacred Oasis & Erg Chegaga:
    • Travel by 4×4 through fascinating landscapes, stopping at the Sacred Oasis.
    • Arrive at the stunning Erg Chegaga dunes for a 1-hour camel ride and a mesmerizing sunset.
  • Overnight Stay: Sahara Service Standard Camp in Erg Chegaga. Dinner and breakfast included.

Day 2: Erg Chegaga – Iriqui Lake – Taznakht – Ouarzazate

  • Sunrise in the Desert: Watch the sunrise over the dunes and enjoy breakfast at the camp.
  • 4×4 Journey:
    • Travel along the historic Paris-Dakar road.
    • Cross the dry Iriqui Lake and continue to Foum Zguid.
  • Lunch: Optional lunch stop in Taznakht, a traditional Berber village.
  • Ait Benhaddou: Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its well-preserved 16th-century Kasbah.
  • Return to Ouarzazate: Arrive back at your accommodation around 6 p.m.

This 2-day tour combines cultural exploration, desert adventure, and scenic beauty, making it perfect for travelers seeking a short yet immersive experience in Morocco’s Sahara region. Let me know if you’d like to customize this itinerary!

4.8 / 5

Based on 320+ reviews

Lily Vanessa

27 Dec 2024

This 2-day desert tour was the highlight of our trip to Morocco! Our driver, Ahmed, was amazing – professional, kind, and very knowledgeable about the region. The journey through the Draa Valley was absolutely stunning, and we loved the stop at the underground Kasbah and the pottery workshops in Tamegroute. Riding camels into the sunset at Erg Chegaga was like something out of a dream. Thank you Ahmed and the whole Private Marrakech Trips team for making it magical!

Paul lanvegin

12 Nov 2024

What an unforgettable experience! Abdou, our driver, made the entire trip comfortable and fun – he shared so much about Berber culture and always made sure we were happy. The Sacred Oasis was a peaceful stop, and the camp at Erg Chegaga was cozy and welcoming. Sunrise in the desert was surreal, and the route back via Iriqui Lake and Ait Benhaddou was the perfect way to end the tour. Jam-packed but never rushed. Highly recommend!

Emma Peterson

08 Nov 2024

From start to finish, everything about this desert adventure was top-notch. Mustapha was our driver, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide – calm, safe driver and full of local insight. We loved the scenic route through the Draa Valley and especially enjoyed the visit to the Koran library and Tamegroute’s pottery workshops. The Sahara camp was beautiful, and watching the sun rise over the dunes was unforgettable. Mustapha even stopped at hidden gems along the way – a true gem himself!

David benedict

01 Dec 2024

We did the 2-day desert trip to Erg Chegaga with Private Marrakech Trips and it was absolutely perfect. Ahmed was our driver, and he made us feel so welcome and safe throughout the journey. The landscapes were incredible – from palm groves and ancient kasbahs to wide-open desert. Camel riding into the sunset and sleeping under the stars at the camp was a dream come true. The visit to Ait Benhaddou on the way back was the cherry on top. Don’t miss this tour!

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