Quick Overview
Duration
5 days, 4 nights. Departures arranged daily on a date that suits you. The full itinerary, with detailed timings for each day, is in the section below.
Departure
Pickup at 08:00 from your accommodation in Marrakech. The tour ends in Marrakech. We meet you at your riad, hotel, or Airbnb — no meeting points to find.
Availability
Daily, year-round. Best months: March to May and September to November. Summer (June to August) is hot in the desert; winter brings cold nights but pleasant days and fewer crowds.
Tour Highlights
Key Highlights
- Private 4x4 vehicle with experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
- Visit Tizi n'Tichka
- Visit Aït Ben Haddou
- Visit Taourirt Kasbah
- Visit Draa Valley palmeraie
- Visit M'hamid (end of the road)
- Visit Erg Chigaga remote dunes
- Visit Erg Chigaga sunrise
- Visit Foum Zguid track
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Today's route takes you marrakech → high atlas → aït ben haddou → ouarzazate. You'll see Tizi n'Tichka, Aït Ben Haddou, Taourirt Kasbah. For lunch: aït ben haddou view. The highlight is classic kasbah trail. In the evening, hotel ouarzazate. Tonight you stay in hotel ouarzazate.
Day 2
Today's route takes you ouarzazate → draa valley → m'hamid → erg chigaga (4x4 90 min off-road). You'll see Draa Valley palmeraie, M'hamid (end of the road), Erg Chigaga remote dunes. For lunch: zagora. The highlight is the wilder, less photographed dunes of Chigaga. In the evening, berber camp erg chigaga. Tonight you stay in berber bivouac erg chigaga.
Day 3
Today's route takes you erg chigaga → 4x4 cross-desert to foum zguid → dades. You'll see Erg Chigaga sunrise, Foum Zguid track, Dades Valley. For lunch: tazenakht. The highlight is 3-hour off-road drive across desert plains. In the evening, kasbah hotel dades. Tonight you stay in kasbah hotel dades.
Day 4
Today's route takes you dades → todra → erfoud → merzouga sunset camel trek. You'll see Dades curves, Todra Gorge, Erg Chebbi. For lunch: tinerhir. The highlight is second different Sahara — Erg Chebbi after Erg Chigaga. In the evening, berber camp erg chebbi. Tonight you stay in berber bivouac erg chebbi.
Day 5
Today's route takes you sunrise → camel return → marrakech via atlas. You'll see final sunrise, Atlas crossing. For lunch: roadside. The highlight is two ergs, two different deserts, in one trip. In the evening, arrival marrakech around 19:30.
Price & Inclusions
All Visit Maghreb tours are private by default. Your driver-guide and vehicle are exclusive to your group, regardless of size. The price below is for groups of 2 to 4 travellers in standard accommodation; ask us for solo, large-group, or luxury quotes.
Included
- Private air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle with experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
- All accommodation as listed in the itinerary (4 nights)
- All breakfasts and dinners as per the itinerary
- Camel trek into the dunes (sunset and sunrise where applicable)
- Local guides at major historical sites
- Bottled water in the vehicle throughout the tour
- All road tolls and parking fees
- All taxes and government fees
Not Included
- International flights to Morocco
- Lunches (4 lunches at €10–€15 each, paid directly at restaurants)
- Entrance fees to optional sites
- Personal drinks (alcohol available at most hotels)
- Tips for driver-guide and local team (appreciated, not required)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Price
From €395 per person in a group of 2 travellers. Solo travellers, larger groups, child discounts (under 12), and luxury upgrades all available — write to us for a custom quote. No deposit required until you approve the itinerary in writing.
Accommodation
You'll stay in carefully selected accommodation chosen for character and comfort. Night 1: Ouarzazate hotel. Night 2: Erg Chigaga camp. Night 3: kasbah hotel Dades. Night 4: Erg Chebbi camp. Standard tier includes private bathrooms with hot water and breakfast. Comfort and luxury upgrades available — let us know your preference and we'll match the right place for each night.
Transportation
Private 4x4; longer off-road sections in the deep desert near M'hamid. We use Toyota Land Cruiser, Hyundai SantaFe or equivalent — comfortable, air-conditioned, well-maintained. Driver-guides are licensed Moroccan natives with full English fluency (and Spanish, French, Italian, German, or Arabic on request). We stop every 90 minutes for photos, comfort breaks, or tea. Travellers prone to motion sickness should mention it at booking.
Optional Activities
Several add-ons are available with advance notice: hot-air balloon flight over the Marrakech palmeraie at sunrise (€220 per person), traditional hammam and massage in Marrakech (€40–€80), Berber cooking class (€25 per person, 1 hour added), quad bike or sandboarding in the dunes (€30 per hour). For luxury upgrades — 5-star riads, ensuite desert bivouacs, gourmet dining — write to us and we'll build a custom quote.
Why Choose This Tour
Visit Maghreb is a small collective of native Moroccan guides — twenty-two of us, based in Marrakech, Fes, and Merzouga. Licensed since 2008 (Moroccan tour operator license ATM-MA-2008). What makes us different from the big agencies: no commission stops at carpet shops or argan cooperatives (our guides earn full salaries instead), every itinerary is private by default (the price you see is the price for your group), and no deposit is required until you approve the itinerary in writing. We reply to every enquiry within 24 hours, with a draft itinerary and clear pricing — no obligation.
Map
Route summary: Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Draa Valley → Erg Chigaga (1 night) → Foum Zguid → Dades → Erg Chebbi (1 night) → Marrakech. The map below shows the full path of the tour, including key stopping points.
FAQs
Is this tour worth it?
For travellers who want to experience the route in 5 day(s) at a relaxed pace, yes. We hand-pick the route, the accommodation, and the timing to maximise the moments worth remembering. Travellers who want a longer or shorter version can ask us — we adapt every itinerary.
How much does this tour cost?
This tour starts at €395 per person in a group of 2 travellers. Solo travellers, larger groups, child discounts, and luxury upgrades all change the final number — write to us with your group details and dates and we'll send a custom quote within 24 hours.
Is the tour private or shared?
All Visit Maghreb tours are private by default. Your driver-guide and vehicle are exclusive to your group, regardless of size. We do not mix groups.
Can vegetarians or special diets be accommodated?
Yes — every meal can be adjusted. Tell us at booking if you're vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal-only, kosher, or have any allergies. Moroccan cuisine is naturally rich in vegetables and grains, so substitutions are easy.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. We provide car seats on request (mention age and weight when booking). Schedules and meals are adapted for families. Some hotels have pools.
How do I book?
Use the contact form at the bottom of this page, write to visitmaghrebagency@gmail.com, or message us on WhatsApp at +212 721 167 413. We reply within 24 hours.
What should I pack?
Layered clothing, closed walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, refillable water bottle, scarf for sun and dust, camera with charged batteries, Type C/E plug adapter. For desert nights, a warm jacket regardless of season.
Booking & Contact
Tell us your dates, group size, and any preferences (riad style, dietary needs, must-see places). A real human guide replies within 24 hours with a draft itinerary and clear pricing. No deposit required until you approve the itinerary in writing. Once you confirm, we lock in your dates and send a final confirmation by email.
