Trip (5 or 6 Days) – From Marrakech to Erg Chegaga with Cameltrekking

Overview – Morocco Camel Trekking Tour 5–6 Days

This 5–6 day Morocco camel trekking tour begins in the vibrant city of Marrakech, where the colors, sounds, and energy of the medina mark the start of an unforgettable desert journey. From there, you’ll travel through breathtaking landscapes, as lush valleys and dramatic scenery guide you toward the heart of southern Morocco.

Along the way, you’ll explore historic kasbahs, uncover stories of Morocco’s rich heritage, and experience authentic moments in traditional villages. Moreover, each stage of the journey reveals new contrasts—from fertile valleys to arid plains—creating a deep connection to the land and its culture.

As you venture further, the scenery transforms into the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, leading you to the magnificent dunes of Erg Chegaga. Here, the highlight of your journey awaits: an immersive camel trekking experience, allowing you to cross golden dunes just as nomads have done for centuries. Alternatively, you can enhance your adventure with an exciting off-road desert exploration.

In the heart of the desert, you’ll stay in a traditional desert camp, where evenings unfold under a sky filled with stars. Whether you choose 1 or 2 nights in Erg Chegaga, you’ll have time to embrace the silence, rhythm, and magic of the Sahara.

Meanwhile, the journey from lively Marrakech to the tranquil desert creates a powerful sense of escape, balance, and transformation. Ultimately, this Morocco desert tour blends camel trekking, cultural discovery, and desert serenity, offering an authentic and unforgettable travel experience.

*For an even more personalized and enriching experience, you can effortlessly add extra days at any time — whether along the coast, exploring vibrant cities, deep in the desert, or enjoying unforgettable camel trekking adventures. Shape your journey exactly the way it feels right for you.

Tour Code:

TREK56ERGCHEGAGA

Duration:5 or 6 days + 4 or 5 nights
Destination:Marrakech – Tizi n’Tichka Pass – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Rose Valley – Boumalne Dades – Todra Gorge – Tinghir – Nkob – Draa Valley – Tamagroute – Zagora – M’hamid – Erg Chegaga – Iriqui Lake – Foum Zguid – Tazenakht – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
Category:Desert Tour + Camel Trekking
Included:
  • An experienced local guide/driver
  • Private air-conditioned 4×4 car (4 persons) or minibus (8 persons)
  • Pick up from your hotel/riad/airport
  • Drop off in your hotel/riad/airport
  • All meals (breakfast & dinner) on tour & desert
  • Lunch in the desert
  • Drinks (water & tradtional Moroccan tea) on tour & desert
  • Camp in the desert (shared bathroom/toilets or luxury)
  • Walking & riding with the Camel in the desert (2-4h)
  • Local traditional music around fireplace by night
  • Nomadic sandbread baking
Prices (per person):from 10’792.- MAD
(→ Depending on selected choices & options for your journey / minimum 2 persons)
Choices:
  • ? Without or with lunch (yes or no)
  • ? Nights in desert sauvage or camps (with shared bathroom/toilets or luxury)
  • ? Moroccan riad (budget or standard) or luxury riad (luxury or VIP)
Options:
(possible to add)
  • ! Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
  • ! Kasbah Tissergate
  • ! Kasbah Amridil
  • ! Sandboarding
  • ! Sandbread Baking
  • ! Pottery Workshop
  • ! Rose Distillation
  • ! Nomadic Family
  • ! Hike Boumalne Dades
  • ! Walk Todra Gorge
  • ! Oasis Secret
  • ! Palm Groves Draa Valley
  • ! Couscous with a Moroccan Family
  • ! Cooperative Berber Carpet
  • ! Cooperative Argan Oil
Excluded:
  • Tips for locals/guide/driver
  • Local licensed (city) guide with entrances/fees
  • Extras (personal dispenses)
  • Individual personal wishes (Please note by booking!)

Tour Plan

This 5 or 6-day tour blends the thrilling adventure of desert exploration with rich cultural experiences. You’ll have the flexibility to create a journey that resonates with your sense of adventure and your appreciation of Morocco’s deep heritage.

01

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

DAY 1: Majestic Valleys on Route to Dades (Marrakech – Tizi n'Tichka Pass – Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Skoura - Rose Valley - Boumalne Dades)

Begin your journey in the vibrant city of Marrakech, where you’ll head into the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass. The winding roads offer breathtaking views of valleys, terraced farms, and distant peaks. By the evening, you’ll arrive in the serene Boumalne Dades, where you’ll settle for a peaceful night surrounded by the beauty of nature.

    *OPTIONS: hike Boumalne Dades (enjoy a scenic hike in the Boumalne Dades area, discovering the rugged beauty of the Dades Valley and its rock formations) + palm groves (explore lush oases filled with towering date palms and traditional irrigation systems) + rose distillation (learn about rose essential oil extraction and traditional distillation methods)
02

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

DAY 2: Scenic Gorges and Desert Arrival (Boumalne Dades – Todra Gorge - Tinghir - Nkob - Draa Valley – Zagora)

Today, your journey takes you through the dramatic landscapes of the Dades and Draa Valleys, where lush palm groves line the roads and Berber villages nestle against the mountainsides. Continue towards the desert, passing the ancient kasbahs and oasis towns before reaching Zagora, the gateway to the Sahara. Spend the night preparing for your desert adventure under the clear desert sky.

    *OPTIONS (possible to add): palm groves (explore lush oases filled with towering date palms and traditional irrigation systems) + walk Todra Gorges (embark on a hike through the stunning Todra Gorges, exploring its towering cliffs and lush surroundings) + hike Boumalne Dades (enjoy a scenic hike in the Boumalne Dades area, discovering the rugged beauty of the Dades Valley and its rock formations)
03

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

DAY 3: Unveil the Beauty of Erg Chegaga (Zagora – M’hamid – Erg Chegaga)

Venture deeper into the Sahara as you travel from Zagora to M’hamid, the last outpost before the great desert. Then, journey off-road to the impressive dunes of Erg Chegaga. Spend the day exploring the vast desert landscape, either by camel or 4x4, before settling in for a magical night in a desert camp, complete with starlit skies and the tranquility of the Sahara.

    *OPTIONS (possible to add): camel ride (explore the desert landscapes on the back of a camel for a ride)
04

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

DAY 4: Full Desert Experience (Erg Chegaga)

Spend a full day immersed in the Sahara. Enjoy the tranquility of the dunes, explore by camel or 4x4, relax at the camp, or take part in traditional desert activities. Witness sunrise and sunset over the dunes and enjoy another night in the desert.

    *OPTIONS (possible to add): nomadic family (visit a nomadic family to experience their traditional lifestyle and hospitality in the heart of the desert) + sandbread baking (learn how to bake traditional bread in the sand, a unique desert experience) + oasis Secret (visit a desert oasis and experience the lush greenery amidst the arid surroundings) + cameltrekking (2-4h walking or riding in the desert) + sandboarding (enjoy sliding down the desert dunes) + sandbread baking (learn how to bake traditional bread in the sand, a unique desert experience)
05

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

DAY 5: Desert Villages & Return to Civilization (Erg Chegaga – Iriqui Lake – Foum Zguid – Tazenakht – Ouarzazate)

Leave the desert and travel via the dry Iriqui Lake to Foum Zguid. Continue to Tazenakht, known for its Berber carpets, before reaching Ouarzazate, the “Gateway to the Desert.”

    *OPTIONS (possible to add): cooperative Berber carpet (learn the art of traditional Berber carpet weaving and the techniques passed down through generations)
06

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

DAY 6: Return Through History to Marrakech (Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas - Marrakech)

On your final day, travel back to Marrakech, passing through the historical Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its ancient kasbahs. Take in the last views of the High Atlas Mountains as you return to the bustling streets of Marrakech, where your unforgettable adventure comes to an end.

    *OPTIONS (possible to add): Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (explore the iconic kasbah and UNESCO World Heritage site)

*From a simple driver service to a fully customized desert tour – we offer authentic, individual, and private desert experiences across Morocco. Whether you’re dreaming of a scenic desert tour through the mountains or along the coast, peaceful camel trekking in the serenity of the Sahara, or thrilling offroad adventures between the dunes — your desert experience is our passion. Contact us now and enjoy an exclusive 5% discount by booking directly with us!

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