This 7-day journey through Morocco’s great desert invites you to cross breathtaking mountain passes, explore UNESCO-listed kasbahs, and dive deep into the Sahara’s most remote regions. Designed for travelers seeking adventure without compromising comfort, the tour includes camel rides, stays in desert camps under the stars, and encounters with nomadic cultures across the Draa Valley, Erg Chebbi, and the wild dunes of Erg Chigaga. Every day opens a new chapter in Morocco’s vast and varied southern landscapes.
Included and Excluded
- Private 4x4 or minibus with bilingual driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
- 4 nights in local guesthouses or kasbah hotels (with dinner and breakfast)
- 2 nights in desert camps (Merzouga & Erg Chigaga) with dinner and breakfast
- Camel ride at sunset and sunrise in both dunes
- Bottled water during drives
- Fuel, tolls, and driver expenses
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to optional sites or museums
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
Highlights of the Tour
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Visit Aït Ben Haddou and Kasbah Taourirt
- Discover the gorges of Dades and Todra
- Explore the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga
- Ride camels at sunset and stay in desert camps
- Travel off-road through Lake Iriqui and Foum Zguid
- Encounter nomadic communities and authentic southern life
- Experience a slow, immersive rhythm far from the cities
Itinerary
Leave Marrakech in the morning and head into the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass with panoramic views of Berber villages and rugged peaks. Visit the famous ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its traditional earthen architecture and film history. Continue to Ouarzazate for a short stop before driving through the Valley of Roses. Arrive in the Dades Gorges by sunset and settle into your hotel for dinner and rest.
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Explore Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Ouarzazate and optional Cinema Studios
- Drive through the Valley of Roses
- Overnight stay in the Dades Gorges
After breakfast, drive through the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley and continue toward the Todra Gorges, where you’ll take time to walk beneath towering cliffs carved by centuries of water flow. The road leads you deeper into the desert through palm groves, Berber villages, and the town of Erfoud, famous for its fossils. Arrive in Merzouga by late afternoon. Meet your camels and ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes, where you’ll witness a stunning sunset before reaching your desert camp. Dinner and overnight under the stars.
- Scenic drive through the Dades Valley
- Walk in the Todra Gorges
- Visit Erfoud and the Tafilalt region
- Camel trek into the dunes of Erg Chebbi
- Overnight in a desert camp
Wake up early to catch the sunrise over the golden dunes, then return by camel to Merzouga for breakfast. Continue your journey south, passing through Rissani — known for its authentic souk and links to the ancient caravan trade. Cross desert plateaus and scattered oases via Tazarine, a small Berber town surrounded by palm groves and rocky mountains. Arrive in Zagora, nestled in the Draa Valley, by evening. Dinner and overnight in a kasbah-style hotel.
- Sunrise in the dunes of Merzouga
- Visit the traditional town of Rissani
- Drive through oases and desert villages
- Arrive in Zagora, the gateway to the Sahara
- Overnight stay in Zagora
After breakfast, visit Tamgroute, known for its green pottery workshops and centuries-old Quranic library. Continue to Mhamid, the last village before the deep desert. From here, go off-road into the vast dunes of Erg Chigaga, one of the most remote and untouched parts of the Sahara. Enjoy a camel ride, a desert sunset, and an unforgettable night in a wild camp under the stars, surrounded by silence and sand.
- Discover pottery and culture in Tamgroute
- Drive to Mhamid, the end of the road
- Off-road adventure to Erg Chigaga
- Camel ride at sunset
- Night in a wild desert camp
Leave the camp after breakfast and begin a thrilling off-road journey across dry lakebeds and stone deserts. Pass through the vast and empty Lake Iriqui before reaching the town of Foum Zguid, where the paved road resumes. Continue toward Taznakht, a village known for its colorful Berber carpets. Arrive in Ouarzazate in the late afternoon and check into your hotel.
- Off-road drive through Lake Iriqui
- Visit the remote town of Foum Zguid
- Discover Berber carpets in Taznakht
- Return to Ouarzazate for the night
- Overnight stay in Ouarzazate
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning in Ouarzazate. You may visit any remaining sites such as the Kasbah Taourirt or the Cinema Museum. Then begin your return to Marrakech via the scenic High Atlas Mountains, stopping for photos or short walks along the way. Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon. Dinner at leisure and overnight in a riad or hotel.
- Optional visits in Ouarzazate
- Scenic drive over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Arrival in Marrakech
- Overnight stay in Marrakech
- Second overnight in Marrakech
Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a final stroll through the medina or relax with a last mint tea on a rooftop terrace. Transfer to the airport will be arranged based on your departure time.
- Free time in Marrakech
- Airport transfer
- End of tour services
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Frequently Asked & Question
All Evergold tours are private, meaning your vehicle, driver, and itinerary are reserved just for you (and your group).
All our tours are conducted in Mercedes Vito or Mercedes Class V, offering maximum comfort, air-conditioning, and spacious interiors — ideal for both short escapes and long desert journeys.
No, meals are not included in our standard tour pricing. However, your driver will recommend trusted local restaurants along the route, and we can arrange meal options or upgrades upon request.
Camel rides are not included in the base tour price, but they can be added upon request for an additional fee. Just let us know when booking, and we’ll arrange it for you in advance.
Bring comfortable clothes, a warm layer for the night, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a scarf or hat. No need to bring sleeping bags — camps are fully equipped.
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