4-Day Tour from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert

Discover southern Morocco on a 4-day journey from Marrakech. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, the Draa Valley, oases and southern villages, all the way to the great dunes of Chegaga and Lake Iriqui.

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4-Day Marrakech – Sahara – Marrakech Tour

A journey through the landscapes, kasbahs, oases and dunes of southern Morocco.

This 4-day tour from Marrakech takes you across the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass, to the Kasbah of Telouet, the Ounila Valley and the ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, before continuing towards Ouarzazate and the Draa Valley.

Travel through palm groves and villages in the Draa Valley, discover the pottery workshops of Tamgroute and reach Mhamid El Ghizlane, the gateway to the desert. The adventure continues with a camel ride and a 4x4 journey to the Sacred Oasis and the great dunes of Chegaga, before returning via Lake Iriqui, Foum Zguid and Taznakht to Marrakech.

Detailed 4-Day Itinerary

Discover each stage of your adventure between Marrakech and the Moroccan Sahara Desert.

Day 1

Marrakech – Telouet – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate

Meet at 8:00 AM and depart by 4x4 towards Ouarzazate, crossing the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass.

Continue to the Kasbah of Telouet, the ancestral residence of the Pasha Glaoui.

We then follow the off-road track, passing traditional ksour and kasbahs, including Anmiter, before reaching the Ounila Valley.

Continue along the track to reach the famous ksar of Ait Ben Haddou.

Enjoy a walk through the sloping alleyways of the old ksar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2

Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Agdz – Draa Valley – Zagora – Mhamid

Depart in the morning by 4x4 from Ait Ben Haddou, passing through Ouarzazate and heading towards Mhamid.

Cross the Draa Valley, following a palm grove stretching for more than 200 km.

We sometimes take off-road tracks through traditional villages and discover local family gardens.

Pass through the towns of Agdz and Zagora. Stop in Tamgroute village to discover its traditional pottery workshops and kilns.

Continue to Mhamid El Ghizlane, the last palm grove of the Draa Valley and the gateway to the desert.

Settle into the Mhamid desert camp, approximately 5 km from the village, among the first dunes.

Dinner, an evening accompanied by songs from young nomads, and an overnight stay in a comfortable tent.

Day 3

Mhamid – Sacred Oasis – Erg Chegaga

After breakfast, enjoy an approximately one-hour camel ride.

Then set off by 4x4 along a sandy track towards the great dunes of Chegaga, among the largest dunes in Morocco.

Lunch at the Sacred Oasis.

In the afternoon, continue along the track towards Chegaga and settle into the desert camp.

Climb the highest dune to admire the sunset over the Sahara.

Dinner, evening activities and overnight stay at the desert camp.

Day 4

Chegaga – Lake Iriqui – Foum Zguid – Taznakht – Marrakech

Depart for Marrakech along the desert track between Erg Chegaga and the dried-up Draa riverbed.

Cross Lake Iriqui, a vast area of firm, compacted sand, then continue towards Foum Zguid, where we rejoin the paved road.

Continue to Taznakht, a town known for its traditional carpet cooperatives.

Continue the journey towards Marrakech. Several stops are planned throughout the day between Taznakht and Marrakech.

Arrival in Marrakech and transfer to your hotel.

Tour Highlights

  • Crossing the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi-N-Tichka Pass
  • Kasbah of Telouet and the Ounila Valley
  • Traditional kasbahs and ksour, including Anmiter
  • Visit to the ksar of Ait Ben Haddou
  • Discovering the Draa Valley and its palm groves
  • Passing through Agdz and Zagora
  • Traditional pottery workshops in Tamgroute
  • Mhamid El Ghizlane, the gateway to the desert
  • Desert camp among the first dunes of Mhamid
  • Camel ride in the Sahara
  • Sacred Oasis and the great dunes of Chegaga
  • Sunset over the Sahara dunes
  • Desert tracks and Lake Iriqui
  • Foum Zguid and Taznakht carpet cooperatives

What Is Included

Included Services

  • 4x4 transportation throughout the tour
  • Driver and assistance according to the itinerary
  • Accommodation in hotels and desert camps on a half-board basis
  • Meals according to the agreed itinerary
  • Camel ride
  • Overnight stays in desert camps
  • Tour planning and organization

Not Included

  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Monument entrance fees and visits not mentioned
  • Any service not specified in the itinerary

4-Day Tour Prices

Prices shown are the total cost for the entire group. Contact us to confirm the price according to the number of participants.

Number of People Total Price
2 people 1,050 €
3 people 1,410 €
4 people 1,580 €
5 people 1,950 €
6 people 2,200 €

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An Authentic Adventure in Southern Morocco

This 4-day tour invites you to discover the many sides of southern Morocco: the High Atlas Mountains, kasbahs, traditional villages, palm groves and desert landscapes.

From Marrakech to the dunes of Chegaga, discover the Draa Valley, the traditions of Tamgroute, the atmosphere of a desert camp, the Sacred Oasis and the vast landscapes of Lake Iriqui.

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4-Day Tour from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert

Mhamid Trekking offers a 4-day tour from Marrakech to the Moroccan Sahara Desert. Discover the High Atlas Mountains, the Kasbah of Telouet, the Ounila Valley, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, the Draa Valley, Agdz, Zagora and Mhamid El Ghizlane.

This Marrakech desert tour includes discovering the villages and palm groves of southern Morocco, the traditional pottery workshops of Tamgroute, a camel ride, the dunes of Chegaga, the Sacred Oasis and an overnight stay in a desert camp.

The return journey to Marrakech follows desert tracks via Lake Iriqui, Foum Zguid and Taznakht. A 4-day journey to discover the landscapes and traditions of the Moroccan Sahara, departing from Marrakech.