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Ouarzazate Loop: Gorges, Merzouga and Erg Chegaga, 6 Days
Both of Morocco’s big dune fields in six days from Ouarzazate. You go to the gorges and Erg Chebbi first, then the Draa Valley, M’hamid and Erg Chegaga, and come back across Lake Iriki.
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About the Tour
Ouarzazate sits between the two deserts, which makes it a good base for seeing both. The loop runs east to the gorges and Erg Chebbi, comes back along the edge of the Saghro to the Draa Valley, and ends with a night in Erg Chegaga.
In the middle there is a night at a riad in the Draa Valley and a slow morning before you go on to M’hamid.
Highlights
- The Dades and Todra gorges
- A night in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- A day of rest in a Draa Valley riad
- M'hamid and a night in Erg Chegaga
- The crossing of Lake Iriki
Day by Day
How the six days go, from your pickup in Ouarzazate to the drop-off.
Day 1 · Ouarzazate to the Todra Gorge
Skoura, the Valley of Roses and the Dades Valley to Tinghir and the Todra Gorge.
- Overnight: Hotel near the Todra Gorge
Day 2 · Todra to Merzouga
A walk in the palm grove, then to Merzouga and a camel ride to camp.
- Overnight: Desert camp in Erg Chebbi
Day 3 · Merzouga to the Draa Valley
Through Tazarine and N’Kob to a riad in the Draa Valley.
- Overnight: Riad in the Draa Valley
Day 4 · Draa Valley to M'hamid
A slow morning, then down to M’hamid and a camel ride at sunset.
- Overnight: Guesthouse in M'hamid
Day 5 · M'hamid to Erg Chegaga
The old village of M’hamid, then by 4×4 to the dunes.
- Overnight: Desert camp in Erg Chegaga
Day 6 · Erg Chegaga to Ouarzazate
Across Lake Iriki to Foum Zguid and back by Taznakht to Ouarzazate.
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 Ouarzazate
- One night: hotel near the Todra Gorge, dinner and breakfast
- One night: desert camp in Erg Chebbi, dinner and breakfast
- One night: riad in the Draa Valley, dinner and breakfast
- One night: guesthouse in M'hamid, dinner and breakfast
- One night: desert camp in Erg Chegaga, 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
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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