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Helicopter Tour in Morocco, 8 Days with a Flight to Erg Chigaga
This helicopter tour in Morocco has no long drives. You fly from Marrakech over the High Atlas to a luxury camp in Erg Chigaga, stay three nights in the dunes and fly back, with two nights in a Marrakech riad before and after.
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Helicopter tour in Morocco at a glance
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Marrakech · helicopter over the High Atlas · Erg Chigaga · helicopter · Marrakech
- Private tour
- Riad or hotel pickup
- Best time: October to April
By helicopter from Marrakech to the Sahara
By road, Erg Chigaga is two long days from Marrakech. The helicopter crosses the High Atlas and the Draa Valley in one flight and lands near the camp, so your first afternoon in the desert is a full one.
The rest of the trip is unhurried: a guided morning in the medina, free days in the city and three nights at a camp with large tents and private bathrooms. Flights depend on the weather, and the helicopter has a strict luggage limit.
Highlights
- A helicopter flight over the High Atlas and the Draa Valley
- Three nights at a luxury camp in Erg Chigaga
- Four nights in a riad in the Marrakech medina
- A guided morning in the souks and palaces
- A camel ride at sunrise in Erg Chigaga
Read more: Erg Chigaga and Tizi n’Tichka pass.
Day-by-day itinerary
How the eight days go, from your pickup in Marrakech to the drop-off.
Day 1 · Arrival in Marrakech
Airport pickup and the drive to your riad.
- Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
Day 2 · Marrakech with a guide
A morning in the medina with a guide; the afternoon is free.
- Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
Day 3 · Flight to Erg Chigaga
Transfer to the helicopter’s departure point and the flight south. The camp team meets you on landing.
- Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Erg Chigaga
Day 4 · Erg Chigaga
A camel ride at sunrise and a free day.
- Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Erg Chigaga
Day 5 · Erg Chigaga
Another free day in the dunes.
- Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Erg Chigaga
Day 6 · Flight to Marrakech
Breakfast at camp and the flight back. Transfer to your riad.
- Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
Day 7 · Marrakech
A free day.
- Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
Day 8 · Departure
Transfer to Marrakech airport.
What is included and not included
Included
- Return helicopter flight between Marrakech and Erg Chigaga
- Airport transfers and transfers to the helicopter in Marrakech
- Four nights: riad in Marrakech, breakfast
- Three nights: luxury desert camp in Erg Chigaga, dinner and breakfast
- Camel ride in the dunes
- Local guide for the morning in the medina
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees in Marrakech
- 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.
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 helicopter tour in Morocco
What if the weather stops the flight?
The pilot decides on the day. If wind or poor visibility over the High Atlas holds the flight, we wait for better weather or go through the road option with you; by road and 4×4 the trip takes most of a day.
What if the helicopter cannot fly?
Wind or sandstorms can delay a flight. If it is cancelled, we drive you by 4×4 instead and adjust the days.
How much luggage can we take?
Helicopters have strict weight limits. We give you the allowance when we confirm; the rest of your luggage stays at the riad.
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.
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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- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Route and stays adjusted to you
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