Call of the Sahara — Erg Chegaga 4 Days

Wild Sahara Off-Road

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About This Journey

Head south from Marrakech into deep desert territory: explore the endless palm groves of the Draa Valley, ancient pottery in Tamegroute, and the remote, wild dunes of Erg Chegaga.

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What's Included In This Package

Private modern air-conditioned vehicle suited to group size

Experienced dedicated English-speaking local Moroccan driver

Carefully selected boutique riads, kasbahs, and desert camp stays

Daily traditional Moroccan breakfasts served in serene courtyards

Selected dinners (including Sahara desert camp and southern valley stays)

Sunset and sunrise camel treks into the Sahara dunes

Licensed official local guides in historic imperial cities

Bottled mineral water in vehicle throughout the journey

24/7 dedicated local concierge support from Mouha Travel

A flexible private itinerary tailored to your group’s pace

What Makes This Journey Special

This expedition focuses on vast open spaces, desert 4x4 tracks, and authentic nomadic wilderness, including camel trekking and a crossing of the dry Lake Iriqui salt flats.

Full Program

4 Days / 3 Nights

Day 01

Marrakech → High Atlas → Ait Ben Haddou → Draa Valley → Zagora

Cross the High Atlas mountains, visit UNESCO Ait Ben Haddou, and descend through the date palm oases of the Draa Valley. Dinner and overnight in Zagora.

Day 02

Zagora → Tamegroute → M’Hamid → Erg Lihoudi Dunes

Discover ancient green pottery and historic manuscripts in Tamegroute, continue to the desert gateway of M’Hamid, and enjoy sunset camel riding at Erg Lihoudi.

Day 03

Erg Lihoudi → Sacred Oasis → Erg Chegaga Giant Dunes

Off-road 4x4 expedition through desert acacia plains, stop for tea at the Sacred Oasis, and reach the massive 300m sand dunes of Erg Chegaga for a private camp night.

Day 04

Erg Chegaga → Lake Iriqui → Foum Zguid → Taznakht → Marrakech

Spectacular desert sunrise, cross the vast dry bed of Lake Iriqui and historic Paris-Dakar tracks, stop in carpet-weaving Taznakht, and return over the Atlas to Marrakech.

Food & Gastronomy

Moroccan cuisine is an essential part of the journey, from fresh riad breakfasts in quiet courtyards to slow-cooked tagines, couscous, and multi-course dinners at selected boutique stays and your Sahara camp.

Meals Provided

Daily breakfasts included; selected dinners in the Sahara desert camp and southern valley kasbahs.

Diets Catered

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, and other dietary requirements gladly catered with advance notice.

Accommodations & Stays

We select authentic, handpicked boutique riads, kasbah lodges, character guesthouses, and private ensuite luxury desert camps that suit your preferred comfort level.

Stay Category: Boutique Riads, Kasbah Lodges & Luxury Sahara Desert Camp

Private en-suite bathroom in all rooms and tentsDaily fresh traditional breakfastAir conditioning & heating where availableComfortable premium beddingFree Wi-Fi where available24/7 Mouha Travel local support