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7-Day Luxury Desert Tour in Morocco, Erg Chigaga and Erg Chebbi
This 7-day luxury desert tour in Morocco goes from Marrakech to Fes and takes in both big dune fields, with two nights at a luxury camp in Erg Chigaga and two more in Erg Chebbi. Between them you cross the Saghro foothills and stay at a kasbah hotel in N’Kob.
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7-day luxury desert tour in Morocco at a glance
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Marrakech · Aït Benhaddou · Draa Valley · M'hamid · Erg Chigaga · Zagora · N'Kob · Alnif · Merzouga · Midelt · Fes
- Private tour
- Riad or hotel pickup
- Best time: October to April
Both of Morocco's big dune fields in 7 days
Between Erg Chigaga and Erg Chebbi the road runs east along the foot of the Jbel Saghro, through N’Kob, Tazarine and Alnif. It is a quiet road, and a night in a kasbah at N’Kob splits the journey.
Each desert gets two nights, so you have a free day in both. The trip ends with the drive from Merzouga over the Middle Atlas to Fes.
Highlights
- A kasbah hotel by Aït Benhaddou
- Two nights in a luxury tent in Erg Chigaga
- The Saghro road through N'Kob and Alnif
- Two nights in a luxury tent in Erg Chebbi
- The Middle Atlas on the way to Fes
Read more: Erg Chigaga and Erg Chebbi.
Day-by-day itinerary
How the seven days go, from your pickup in Marrakech to the drop-off in Fes.
Day 1 · Marrakech to Aït Benhaddou
Over the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Aït Benhaddou for the afternoon.
- Overnight: Kasbah hotel near Aït Benhaddou
Day 2 · Aït Benhaddou to Erg Chigaga
Down the Draa Valley to M’hamid and by 4×4 into the dunes.
- Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Erg Chigaga
Day 3 · A day in Erg Chigaga
A free day in the dunes.
- Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Erg Chigaga
Day 4 · Erg Chigaga to N'Kob
Back to M’hamid and up the valley to Zagora, then east to the kasbah village of N’Kob.
- Overnight: Kasbah hotel in N'Kob
Day 5 · N'Kob to Merzouga
Through Tazarine, Alnif and Rissani to Merzouga, and a camel ride to camp.
- Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi
Day 6 · A day in Erg Chebbi
A free day in and around the dunes.
- Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi
Day 7 · Merzouga to Fes
North over the Middle Atlas by Midelt, Azrou and Ifrane to Fes.
What is included and not included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver for the seven days, with a 4x4 for the desert tracks
- Pickup at your hotel in Marrakech and drop-off at your hotel in Fes
- One night: kasbah hotel near Aït Benhaddou, dinner and breakfast
- Two nights: luxury desert camp in Erg Chigaga, dinner and breakfast
- One night: kasbah hotel in N'Kob, dinner and breakfast
- Two nights: luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi, dinner and breakfast
- Camel rides in the dunes
- Fuel and road costs
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees and local guides at the sites
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Pickup, best time to go and what to bring
Pickup points
We pick you up at your riad or hotel in Marrakech at the time you choose. If your riad is in a lane cars cannot enter, the driver waits at the nearest square or gate and someone from the riad walks you there. The tour ends at your hotel in Fes.
Best time to go
October to April is the most comfortable time. Days are warm and nights cool, and in December and January the desert can drop close to freezing at night. From June to August the afternoons are very hot, so we start early and rest in the middle of the day.
What to bring
Layers, with a warm jacket for the desert night from November to March; a hat, sunglasses and sun cream; a scarf against wind and sand; shoes you can walk in on sand; a head torch; a small bag for the camp night, since your main luggage stays in the vehicle; cash in dirhams for drinks and tips; a power bank.
Good to know
Carry cash in dirhams: camps and small villages rarely take cards, and the last cash machines are in towns such as Ouarzazate, Zagora and Erfoud. Phone signal is often weak in the dunes. Camps have toilets and showers, shared at standard camps and private at luxury ones. Keep cameras and phones in a bag when the wind lifts the sand, and ask before you photograph people in the villages. Your main luggage stays locked in the vehicle overnight.
Price, deposit and cancellation
Prices are per person and depend on the size of your group. You book with a 20% deposit by card or PayPal and pay the balance on the first day of the tour.
If you cancel 30 days or more before the start, we refund the deposit in full; after that the deposit is kept. You can change the date once for free if you ask 14 days or more before. The details are in our Cancellation Policy.
Questions about the 7-day luxury desert tour in Morocco
How different are Erg Chigaga and Erg Chebbi?
Erg Chebbi has the taller dunes and a paved road to its edge. Erg Chigaga is wider and lower and only reached by 4×4, so it is quieter. Seeing both shows you two sides of the Moroccan Sahara.
What is a luxury camp like?
Large tents with proper beds and a private bathroom with a shower. Dinner and breakfast are served at the camp. Tell us if you have a camp in mind and we check availability.
Can we change the route or the hotels?
Yes. We can add nights, change hotels or swap the order of the stops, since only your group is on the tour. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
Can we bring children?
Yes. Tell us how old they are and we plan the driving, the stops and the pace around them.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we reply with availability and a quote. When online booking is open for this tour, you can also reserve with a deposit by card or PayPal.
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- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Route and stays adjusted to you
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