5-Day Private Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Agadir via Erg Chegaga

This 5-Day Private Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Agadir via Erg Chegaga offers a rich and in-depth journey through southern Morocco.The tour includes transport by 4x4 and camel, visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites, fortified Berber villages, oasis towns, and the remote dunes of Erg Chegaga.

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Agdz or Zagora

Your 5-Day Private Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Agadir via Erg Chegaga begins with a drive across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 meters), passing through traditional Berber villages. Stop at Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar recognized for its historic mud-brick architecture and film credits including Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

Continue through Ouarzazate and enter the Draa Valley, where palm groves and old kasbahs line the route to your overnight destination—Agdz or Zagora. Dinner and accommodation in a local guesthouse reflect the warmth and hospitality of the region.

Day 2: Agdz or Zagora – Tamgroute – M’hamid – Erg Chegaga

After breakfast, visit the village of Tamgroute, known for its centuries-old Quranic library and distinctive green pottery. Then travel south to M’hamid, the last village before the open desert. This is where the desert portion of your 5-Day Private Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Agadir via Erg Chegaga truly begins.

From M’hamid, ride into the desert by camel or 4x4 to reach the remote dunes of Erg Chegaga. Spend the evening enjoying mint tea, traditional dinner, and local music at a desert camp beneath the stars.

Day 3: Erg Chegaga – Lake Iriki – Foum Zguid – Tata

Begin the day by crossing Lake Iriki, a dry lakebed known for its fossil deposits. Rejoin paved roads at Foum Zguid and continue south toward Tata, an oasis town surrounded by volcanic rock formations.

Explore the area’s historic architecture or relax in the palm groves. Dinner and overnight stay at a family-run guesthouse in Tata provide an authentic experience of daily life in southern Morocco.

Day 4: Tata – Amtoudi Granary – Tafraout

After breakfast, travel into the Anti-Atlas Mountains to visit the fortified granary of Amtoudi, a structure built into the cliffs that once stored grain and valuables for Amazigh tribes.

A local guide will explain its significance in the community. After lunch in the valley, continue to Tafraout, a town known for its pink granite surroundings and Amazigh culture.

Dinner and overnight in a traditional guesthouse.

Day 5: Tafraout – Tiznit – Agadir

The final leg of your 5-Day Private Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Agadir via Erg Chegaga begins with a visit to the Painted Rocks and a walk through the Ammeln Valley. Continue to Tiznit, famous for its silver jewelry and old medina walls. The tour ends in Agadir by mid-afternoon, with optional drop-off at your hotel or Agadir airport.

(*) Note : Please note that a professional guide is not included in this service. However, the driver will do his best to assist you during the journey and at stops. If you require detailed information or guided commentary at any specific site, a professional guide can be arranged for an additional cost.

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