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Casablanca to Erg Chigaga via Marrakech, 6 Days
Six days from Casablanca, with a night in Marrakech at each end, the Draa Valley, and two nights in the Erg Chigaga dunes with time for camel rides and sandboarding.
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About the Tour
A night in Marrakech on the way out and another on the way back break up the long road from Casablanca, and give you time in the medina as well as the dunes.
In Erg Chigaga you have two nights and a full day for camel rides, sandboarding or walking in the high dunes. You leave the desert across the dry bed of Lake Iriki to Foum Zguid.
Highlights
- A night in Marrakech at each end
- Aït Benhaddou and the Draa Valley
- Two nights in the Erg Chigaga dunes
- Camel rides and sandboarding
- The crossing of Lake Iriki
Day by Day
How the six days go, from your pickup in Casablanca to the drop-off.
Day 1 · Casablanca to Marrakech
Pickup in Casablanca and the drive to Marrakech, with the evening in the medina.
- Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
Day 2 · Marrakech to Ouarzazate
Over the High Atlas to Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate.
- Overnight: Hotel in Ouarzazate
Day 3 · Ouarzazate to Erg Chigaga
Down the Draa Valley through Agdz and Zagora to M’hamid, then by 4×4 into the dunes.
- Overnight: Desert camp in Erg Chigaga
Day 4 · A day in Erg Chigaga
Camel rides, sandboarding or a walk in the high dunes.
- Overnight: Desert camp in Erg Chigaga
Day 5 · Erg Chigaga to Marrakech
Across Lake Iriki to Foum Zguid and back over the High Atlas to Marrakech.
- Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
Day 6 · Marrakech to Casablanca
The drive back to Casablanca or the airport, about three hours.
What's Included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver for the six days, with a 4x4 for the desert tracks
- Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Casablanca
- Two nights: riad in Marrakech, dinner and breakfast
- One night: hotel in Ouarzazate, dinner and breakfast
- Two nights: desert camp in Erg Chigaga, dinner and breakfast
- Camel ride in the dunes
- Sandboards at the camp
- Fuel and road costs
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees and local guides at the sites
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Questions About This Tour
What is the desert camp like?
You sleep in a tent at a camp in the dunes, with dinner and breakfast. Camps range from simple to comfortable tents with a private bathroom; tell us the level you want and we suggest camps that fit.
What should I pack?
Light clothes for the day, a warm layer for the desert night, a hat, sun cream and a small bag for the camp. Your main luggage stays in the vehicle.
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.
Book this tour
Send your dates and group size and we reply with a quote.
- 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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