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Luxury Marrakech, Sahara and Essaouira, 8 Days
Eight days that start in Marrakech, cross the Draa Valley to a luxury camp in Erg Chigaga for two nights, and finish with two nights by the sea in Essaouira.
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About the Tour
From the desert the route goes west across Lake Iriki and through the saffron country around Taliouine to Taroudant, then on to the coast.
Two nights in Essaouira at the end give you a free day in the medina and by the harbour. From there it is about three hours back to Marrakech or its airport.
Highlights
- A guided day in Marrakech
- A kasbah hotel near Aït Benhaddou
- Two nights in a luxury tent in Erg Chigaga
- Taliouine and Taroudant
- Two nights in Essaouira
Day by Day
How the eight days go, from your pickup in Marrakech to the drop-off.
Day 1 · Marrakech
A guided day in the medina.
- Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
Day 2 · Marrakech to Aït Benhaddou
Over the High Atlas by Telouet to Aït Benhaddou.
- Overnight: Kasbah hotel near Aït Benhaddou
Day 3 · Aït Benhaddou to Erg Chigaga
Down the Draa Valley to M’hamid and by 4×4 to the camp.
- Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Erg Chigaga
Day 4 · A day in Erg Chigaga
A free day in the dunes.
- Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Erg Chigaga
Day 5 · Erg Chigaga to Taroudant
Across Lake Iriki to Foum Zguid, then through Tazenakht and Taliouine to Taroudant.
- Overnight: Riad or hotel in Taroudant
Day 6 · Taroudant to Essaouira
To the coast at Agadir and north to Essaouira.
- Overnight: Riad in Essaouira
Day 7 · Essaouira
A free day by the sea.
- Overnight: Riad in Essaouira
Day 8 · Essaouira to Marrakech
The drive back to Marrakech or its airport, about three hours.
What's Included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver for the eight days, with a 4x4 for the desert tracks
- Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
- One night: riad in Marrakech, breakfast
- One night: kasbah hotel near Aït Benhaddou, breakfast
- Two nights: luxury desert camp in Erg Chigaga, dinner and breakfast
- One night: riad or hotel in Taroudant, breakfast
- Two nights: riad in Essaouira, breakfast
- Camel ride in the dunes
- Local guides for the city visits in the itinerary
- Fuel and road costs
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees at the sites
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Questions About This Tour
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.
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.
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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