White 4x4 parked in the Sahara dunes under a sky full of stars
Private tour · your own car

Private 4-Day Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Desert Tour

Morocco's most remote dunes, by private 4x4.

4 days · 3 nightsAny dateTwo nights in the erg
From €1,068 per person· pay 30 % now, free cancellation 7 days
Any date · pick-up 07:00, 08:00 or 09:00
Overview

Four days, three nights

Four days to Morocco's most remote dunes, just you and your driver-guide in a 4x4.

Follow the Draa Valley to Zagora, visit the old library of Tamegroute, leave the road at M'Hamid and cross the desert by piste to Erg Chigaga for a sunset camel ride and a night in camp. Come back across the dry lake of Iriqui, sleep in Ouarzazate, and end with Aït Ben Haddou.

4 days
3 nights on the way, all included.
30 %deposit
The rest on day 1, in cash or by card.
Any day
Pick-up at 07:00, 08:00 or 09:00, at your hotel.
4.9★
From 221 Tripadvisor reviews.
Highlights

What you will remember

  • The Draa ValleyMorocco's longest oasis, its date palms and kasbahs, down to Zagora.
  • TamegrouteOne of Morocco's oldest Quranic libraries and its green-glazed pottery.
  • Erg ChigagaDunes reached only by 4x4, camel rides at sunset and sunrise, a night far from everything.
  • Iriqui and Aït Ben HaddouThe dry salt lake on the old Paris-Dakar track, then the UNESCO kasbah.
Your days

The road, day by day

Suggested programme: your driver-guide adapts it to you. Times are approximate.

High AtlasAnti-AtlasNDay 4 · back via Aït Ben HaddouDay 1Day 3MarrakechZagoraNIGHT 1Erg ChigagaNIGHT 2OuarzazateNIGHT 3Tizi n'TichkaAgdzTamegrouteM'HamidIriquiFoum ZguidTaznakhtAït Ben HaddouHigh AtlasAnti-AtlasNDay 4Day 1Day 2Day 3MarrakechZagoraNIGHT 1Erg ChigagaNIGHT 2OuarzazateNIGHT 3AgdzM'HamidFoum Zguid
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Day 1 of 4 · Pick-up at your time

Marrakech to Zagora

About 360 km · 7 h on the road

  1. 07:00–09:00Pick-up in MarrakechAt your riad or hotel, at the time you choose. The times below are for 08:00.
  2. 10:15Tizi n'TichkaOver the High Atlas, with stops at viewpoints.
  3. 12:30OuarzazateLunch (not included).
  4. 15:00Agdz and the Draa ValleyPalm groves, kasbahs and fields.
  5. EveningZagoraArrival in the late afternoon. Dinner and the night at La Fibule du Drâa or similar.

Hotels used: La Fibule du Drâa or Riad Lamane

Earthen kasbah towers of Ait Ben Haddou beside the Ounila river, with walkers crossing
The ksar of Aït Ben Haddou
Dense date palm grove of the Draa Valley seen from an old earthen ksar
The Draa Valley
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Tonight · Night 1 · HotelLa Fibule du Drâa or similarZagora
  • Hotel
  • Dinner and breakfast
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Day 2 of 4

Tamegroute to Erg Chigaga

About 150 km · 4 h on the road

  1. 08:30Breakfast and departureBreakfast at the hotel.
  2. 09:00TamegrouteIts Quranic library, with manuscripts from the 13th century, and its pottery workshop.
  3. 12:00M'HamidWhere the road ends. Lunch (not included).
  4. 13:30The pisteThe 4x4 leaves the tarmac and crosses sand, gravel and stone plateaus.
  5. 17:30Erg ChigagaCamel ride across the dunes at sunset.
  6. EveningAt the campMusic around the fire with local nomads. Dinner and the night at Erg Chigaga Luxury Desert Camp.
White 4x4 parked in the Sahara dunes under a sky full of stars
The piste into Chigaga
Tonight · Night 2 · Desert campErg Chigaga Luxury Desert CampErg Chigaga, private tent with its own bathroom
  • Desert camp
  • Dinner and breakfast
Where you sleep →
Day 3 of 4

Sunrise to Ouarzazate

About 300 km · 6 h on the road

  1. DawnCamel ride at sunriseOver the dunes of Erg Chigaga.
  2. 07:30Breakfast at the campThen back in the 4x4.
  3. 08:00IriquiAbout 90 km of desert across the dry lake and the foothills of the Anti-Atlas, on the old Paris-Dakar track.
  4. 11:30Foum ZguidThe first village after the desert. Lunch (not included).
  5. 14:00TaznakhtKnown for its Berber carpets.
  6. EveningOuarzazateArrival in the late afternoon. Dinner and the night at Riad Bouchedor or similar.

Hotels used: Riad Bouchedor or Dar Chamaa

Two travellers watching the sun set over the Sahara dunes
The dunes of Erg Chigaga
Travellers walking along a dune crest in Erg Chebbi
A dune crest
Travellers sharing dinner and music around the fire at a Sahara desert camp
The camp at night
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Tonight · Night 3 · RiadRiad Bouchedor or similarOuarzazate
  • Riad
  • Dinner and breakfast
Where you sleep →
Day 4 of 4

Ouarzazate to Marrakech

About 215 km · 4 h on the road

  1. 08:30Breakfast and departureBreakfast at the riad.
  2. 09:00OuarzazateThe Atlas Film Studios, if you wish (entrance not included).
  3. 10:30Aït Ben HaddouThe kasbah with a local guide.
  4. 12:30Lunch near Aït Ben HaddouNot included.
  5. 14:30Tizi n'TichkaOver the High Atlas at 2,260 m.
  6. 17:00Drop-off in MarrakechAt your riad or hotel. End of the trip.
A 4x4 on a winding road through the Anti-Atlas mountains
The road out through Foum Zguid
Travellers by their 4x4 looking over the Anti-Atlas
The Anti-Atlas
High Atlas viewpoint
The Atlas road home
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The whole journey · Read the 4 days as one story

Day one: the ksar and the Draa Valley to a palm-grove riad. Day two: Tamegroute, M'Hamid, the piste, the camp. Day three: a day in the erg. Day four: the western piste, Foum Zguid, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Marrakech.

Comfort camp with private tents; Elite camps (Azalai, Adounia) on request.

Private only: the piste needs a 4x4 per group.

Where you sleep

Three nights, one of them in the dunes

Every place, with real photos. Look before you book.

Riad Lamane
Riad Lamane
Night 1

La Fibule du Drâa

Night 1 · Zagora

Depending on the date, the night is at La Fibule du Drâa or Riad Lamane: the same standard, the same area.

Hotel
Dinner and breakfast
Zagora

Tell us your room needs (single, twin, family) when you book.

Inclusions

What's covered

No hidden extras. What you see here is the full list, for every traveller.

Included in your price

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
  • Your own air-conditioned 4x4 (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado) with an English-speaking driver-guide, fuel and tolls
  • All local guides on the way, including Tamegroute and Aït Ben Haddou
  • Three nights in Luxury staysZagora, a luxury camp in Erg Chigaga and a riad in Ouarzazate
  • Breakfast and dinner every night
  • Two camel rides, at sunset and at sunrise, or the 4x4 if you prefer

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks, about €8 to €12 per meal
  • Entrance fees, such as Aït Ben Haddou and the Atlas Film Studios
  • Quad bikes in M'Hamid, paid to the supplier
  • Tips and travel insurance
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Good to know

Before you pack your bag

Your stays

  • We confirm your stays within 24 h of booking. If none of the stays listed is free on your dates, we offer one of the same level or better, or a full refund. Prefer Standard (lower price) or Elite stays? Tell us, we send you a quote within 24 h.

Add to your trip

  • Airport transfer · €25 per person one way, €50 both ways
  • Romantic dinner in the desert · €50 per person
  • Desert photographer · €300 per day
  • Proposal setup in the desert · €700 per person
  • Hot air balloon in Marrakech · €100 per person

Why Morocco Tiziri

  • Our own fleet of 21 vehicles, driven by our own drivers
  • Licensed tour operator, N° 2458961, since 2020
  • More than 10,000 travellers hosted
  • Book online with a clear price, instant confirmation and your trip in My trips

Good to know

  • Tell us when you book if you are vegetarian, vegan or have an allergy.
  • On the way we stop at a local shop or cooperative (carpets, pottery, fossils…). It is a short stop and buying is entirely up to you.
  • The piste to Erg Chigaga is bumpy: about 2 hours off-road each way.

Same trip, other ways

  • Private 3-Day Marrakech to Erg Chigaga (one night less)
  • Private 4-Day Marrakech to Merzouga (the big dunes of Erg Chebbi)
  • Private 2-Day Marrakech to Zagora (shorter)
FAQ

Questions travellers ask

Answered by our team in Marrakech · updated November 2026.

Erg Chigaga can only be reached by 4x4 on desert tracks, so it is far quieter. Erg Chebbi, in Merzouga, has higher dunes and a paved road, and many more visitors.

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Reviews

What travellers say

Real words from travellers who took our tours, as they wrote them.

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★★★★★Highlighted

An Incredible Atlas Mountains & Sahara Adventure with a True Berber Guide

Iddir provided an unforgettable three-day journey through the Atlas Mountains, valleys, gorges, and the Sahara Desert. From the moment our trip began, his deep connection to the land, culture, and people was evident. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, from the unique accommodations and delicious local meals to the knowledgeable local guides who enriched our experience with history, traditions, and personal stories. Iddir struck the perfect balance between flexibility and organization—giving our group freedom to enjoy the adventure while always keeping us informed about what to expect, travel times, and rest stops along the way. His hospitality went far beyond simply driving us from place to place. He took excellent care of our group, handled luggage, ensured everyone was comfortable, and made us feel welcomed throughout the journey. The trip was filled with laughter, music, fascinating conversations, and countless opportunities to stop for photos at breathtaking viewpoints. What made this experience truly special was the atmosphere Iddir created. By the end of the tour, it felt less like a group of travelers and more like friends sharing an adventure together. His warmth, authenticity, and pride in his Berber heritage made Morocco come alive in a way that guidebooks never could. I highly recommend Iddir to anyone looking for an exceptional guide with local roots, genuine hospitality, and a passion for sharing the beauty and culture of Morocco.

Coastal793513June 2026
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★★★★★

Very good experience

Rashed best guide , 10/10 its so funny

marc CSeptember 2026
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★★★★★

An unforgettable experience!

Rashid, a top-notch guide! From the beginning he was very approachable with all of us, always attentive to our comfort. He played awesome music during the trip and was always checking to see if we were okay! Honestly, a 10/10 guide, super nice, we would definitely go with him again!

Elna PSpainSeptember 2026
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★★★★★

experience to the desert

Very happy with the experience. Our guide Rachid was super friendly, attentive, and explained everything great. He made us enjoy the trip a lot. We would definitely do it again!

Paula DAugust 2026
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★★★★★

Best

It was nice and we enjoyed especially in Sahara desert quad bike and camel riding.

MARIYA TAugust 2026
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Excellent

It was very wonderful experience throughout the entire journey , especially the guide very friendly

Sandra JAugust 2026
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A camel caravan on the dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunsetReply within 24 h
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