Marrakech to the Draa Gateway
Cross Tizi n’Tichka, Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate to a kasbah-style stay in Agdz.
Erg Chigaga, Maroc
4-Day Erg Chigaga Deep Sahara 4×4 Tour
Go beyond the paved road on a private 4×4 circuit through the Draa Valley, M’Hamid, Erg Chigaga and Iriqui.
Offer typeCircuit / tour
Duration4 days
With overnight stayYes
RouteMarrakech → Erg Chigaga
Group2–6 people
DifficultyChallenging
Prepare your departure
Availability and meeting
Departure cityMarrakech
Meeting pointMarrakech hotel/riad or nearest vehicle-accessible point
Opening hours
From 08:00 to 20:00
Available period
From 01/09/2026 to 01/03/2028
Available daysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Guaranteed departureStarting from 2 participants
The experience
About this tour
This adventure-focused alternative to Merzouga follows the High Atlas and caravan country into the Draa Valley. From M’Hamid the journey continues by 4×4 over desert tracks to Erg Chigaga for remote camps, a camel sunset and the Iriqui and Foum Zguid crossing.
The program
Itinerary
Day
1
Day
2
Agdz to M’Hamid
Follow the Draa Valley through Zagora and Tamegroute to a private camp near M’Hamid.
Day
3
M’Hamid to Erg Chigaga
Cross desert tracks by 4×4 for an oasis stop, camel ride, dune sunset, camp music and stargazing.
Day
4
Erg Chigaga to Marrakech via Iriqui
After sunrise, cross Iriqui and Foum Zguid, stop in Taznakht and return to Marrakech.
What's included
- Private 4×4 and driver-guide
- 3 nights
- 3 breakfasts
- 3 dinners
- 1 desert lunch
- Camel sunset
- Deep-desert 4×4 sections
- Marrakech pickup and drop-off
- Drinking-water reserve
Not included
- Other lunches
- Drinks beyond included water
- Admission fees
- Personal purchases
- Tips
- Personal travel insurance
Before departure
Practical information
Languages offered
Arabic
French
English
Spanish on request
French
English
Spanish on request
Minimum age
6 years
Accessibility
Significant off-road travel, vehicle entry and sand make the standard route unsuitable for wheelchairs and serious spinal conditions.
What to bring
- Passport or ID
- Soft luggage
- Warm layer
- Scarf
- Sunscreen
- Shoes or sandals
- Medication
- Power bank
- Cash
Conditions
Booking policies
Cancellation
Cancel 7+ days before departure for a refund less disclosed nonrecoverable camp fees; 3–6 days for 50%. Cancellations under 72 hours are non-refundable.
Refund
Approved refunds return to the original payment method after reconciliation of disclosed nonrecoverable supplier charges.
Rescheduling
One free change 72+ hours before departure, subject to availability.
Weather
Sandstorms or flooding may change the camp or route. If Chigaga is unsafe, offer a substitute route or reschedule/refund the unavailable core component.
No-show
No-shows are non-refundable.
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