Tour overview

8 DAYS DESERT CAMPING TOUR.

 

Itinerary: 8 Days Desert camping tour from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga Desert.

8 days Desert camping tour offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty and tranquility of the desert. This adventure typically includes spending more nights in a specially set-up campsite in the heart of the desert, where you can marvel at the star-studded night sky and experience the serenity of the desert landscape in Merzouga and Erg Chigaga desert.

Activities include camel rides, guided tours of the surrounding areas, and the chance to witness stunning sunsets and sunrises over the dunes. The experience is further enriched by traditional meals, storytelling around the campfire, and the chance to connect with the local culture.

Whether in the vast Sahara or other desert regions, a desert camping tour provides a unique and unforgettable adventure for those seeking a deeper connection with nature and a taste of desert life.

DAY 1: MARRAKECH  – TELOUET KASBAH – OUARZAZATE:

We start our Camping Desert Tour by picking you up from your hotel or the Marrakech airport. First, we’ll visit the interesting Kasbah of Telouet in a green valley with palm trees, figs, and olives. This Kasbah has a rich history that makes our adventure special.

Next, we’ll go to the ancient city of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for its appearances in many Hollywood movies. There, you can walk through its charming streets and enjoy its magical atmosphere.

Our journey continues to the lively city of Ouarzazate, known for its art and film studios. You can explore the streets or learn about movie-making in the studios. After a comfortable evening at your hotel with a tasty dinner, we’ll get ready for the next part of our 8 days Desert camping Tour, exploring both Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga.

DAY 2 : OUARZAZATE – SKOURA OASIS – ROSES VALLEY – DADES VALLEY:

Starting our Camping Desert Tour, we explore the beautiful city in the morning. After a tasty breakfast at your hotel, we head towards our next stop, Skoura oasis, 35 kilometers away. This oasis is full of palm trees and clay kasbahs, creating a captivating landscape. You can enjoy a guided bicycle ride to explore this charming place.

Continuing our journey, the oasis turns into the valley of roses, known for its stunning beauty and Morocco’s rose and rose water production.

We then take an off-road adventure to meet nomads in their caves. They warmly welcome us for tea, and your guide shares insights into their resilient way of life. This unique experience is a key part of our Eco Desert Morocco Tour, starting in Marrakech and reaching the Erg Chebbi and Erg Chegaga deserts.

Finally, we arrive at the breathtaking Dades Valley, known for its orange and red rocks. Often called “The Country of Figs,” this valley showcases nature’s artistry. After a day full of adventures, you can relax at your hotel, getting ready for more exciting experiences in our Camping Desert Tour tomorrow.

DAY 3 : DADES GORGES – TODRA GORGES – TINJDAD – ZIZ VALLEY – MERZOUGA DESERT:

After breakfast, we’ll head to Todra Gorge, known for its stunning Kasbahs and captivating red rock formations. Our journey continues to Tinejdad, a small city in Errachidia province, offering a magical oasis experience. Driving through the scenic Ziz Valley, we appreciate nature’s beauty.

Next, we reach Merzouga, a Sahara town, to gather desert essentials. Moving to Erg Chebbi, you can enjoy a 1.5-hour camel ride to a Berber camp. There, you’ll have a traditional Moroccan dinner and the option to sleep under the stars or in well-equipped tents.

DAY 4 : MERZOUGA DESERT TOUR – KHAMLIA – OUZINA DESERT:

After breakfast in your Berber camp. Start the real desert adventure by exploring Erg Chebbi. Marrakech desert tour will allow us to visit Nomads, Khamlia village with its Gnawa music, time to have special desert activities such as Moto quad or buggies excursion. Then the part off-road of Paris Dakar, passing by Taouz village. Lunch in Ouzina village with Berber family, a remote village in the middle of the desert. A place where you can meet the local people and experience the real rural Morocco, a very small oasis, you will spend the night in your hotel and enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, rest and prepare for the next adventure day to the Sahara desert.

DAY 5 : OUZINA DESERT – TAFRAOUT – ZAGORA:

A beautiful sunrise will get your morning started. After breakfast in the hotel we will continue driving off-road in the beautiful black desert crossing the Berber oases of palm trees, mud houses till we get to Zagora which will provide a handy stop to rest and you will be able to explore the city and experience the life of the desert town. Tonight you will spend the night in Zagora and freshen up for your adventure tomorrow.

DAY 6 : ZAGORA – TAMGROUT – M’HAMID – CHEGAGA DESERT:

This day you will be woken up by the tranquility of the city, after enjoying breakfast we will take the road heading deeper into the eastern south The southern road will take us to the Berber city of Tamgroute where you can admire the simplicity and beauty of the southern life. Later on, we will cross the Oasis city of Mhamid providing us with a surreal landscape, and here we will get the things needed for your desert evening.

Finally, we will reach the Erg Chegaga desert, with the sunset lighting in the background you will have the dreamlike opportunity to ride your camel to the Berber camp where you will enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, and sleep under the stars or in fully equipped tents.

DAY 7 : CHEGAGA DESERT – FOUM SGUID – OUARZAZATE:

Today you will be woken up by an amazing sunrise in the desert and a traditional Moroccan breakfast after which we will head back on the road to our next stop, the city of Ouarzazate driving through Zguit and the dry lake of Iriqui, this now dry lake will amaze you with its exotic desert plants finally arriving at Ouarzazate, a city of vibrant culture and artistic traditions.

Ouarzazate is a quiet province also known for its film studios, once reaching this city you will be able to walk the streets or explore the studios. Here you will spend the night at your hotel, enjoy dinner, and rest. 8 days Marrakech desert tour Erg Chebbi and Erg Chegaga.

DAY 8 : OUARZAZATE TO MARRAKECH:

The morning starts surrounded by the beauty of the city, after enjoying breakfast at your hotel we will continue the journey of Marrakech desert tour to our next and final destination the city of Marrakech. Your adventure with us ends here taking you to your hotel or riad. The end of 8 days desert camping tour.