Atlantic, Anti-Atlas, and Erg Chegaga Tour

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Style

Private Luxury Road & Desert Experience

Starts in

Marrakech

Price

From €1,424per person · based on 2 people sharing a double room (DBL)

― Trip Overview

Where Morocco’s wild coast, ancient fortresses and desert dunes come beautifully alive

This road trip reveals a side of Morocco few travellers ever see. From Marrakech you reach the windswept ramparts of Essaouira, follow the Atlantic coast through Imsouane and Taghazout, then climb into the Anti-Atlas, where pink villages, almond trees and fortified granaries cling to the mountainsides.

Beyond the oases of Tata, a 4×4 crossing of Lake Iriki leads to Erg Chegaga, the wildest dunes in Morocco, for a camel ride at sunset and a night under the stars. With a private driver, charming riads and every detail handled by our team, it is a true adventure with all the comfort.

Your route

Dotted line: 4x4 desert track between Foum Zguid and Erg Chegaga.

Starting from, per person

€1,424

― Itinerary

Eight days, carefully paced.

Day

Arrival in Marrakech

Your journey begins in the Red City.

Private welcome at Marrakech-Menara Airport and transfer to your riad (20 to 30 min).
Check-in and time to relax.
In the late afternoon, stroll through Jemaa el-Fna square and the souks.

Meals : not included (free evening in Marrakech).
Overnight : Marrakech.

Day

Marrakech – Essaouira

Head west to the ocean and the City of the Trade Winds (190 km, approx. 2h45).

Argan forests and the famous tree-climbing goats.
Stop at a women-run argan oil cooperative.
Essaouira’s UNESCO-listed medina: the Skala ramparts, white-and-blue lanes and thuja-wood workshops.
The fishing port and its blue boats, with grilled fish for lunch (optional).
Sunset stroll along the wide sandy beach.

Meals : breakfast included; lunch and dinner not included.
Overnight : Essaouira, in a riad in the medina.

Day

Essaouira – Imsouane – Taghazout – Agadir

The coastal road, between cliffs, coves and surf villages (175 km, approx. 3 hours).

Along the Atlantic through Sidi Kaouki and Tamanar.
The fishing village of Imsouane and its sweeping bay.
Taghazout, Morocco’s surf capital, with lunch overlooking the ocean (optional).
Agadir: panoramic view from the Agadir Oufella kasbah, then a stroll along the seafront promenade.

Meals : breakfast included; lunch and dinner not included.
Overnight : Agadir.

Day

Agadir – Anti-Atlas – Tafraoute

Into the Anti-Atlas and its pink granite landscapes (165 km, approx. 3 hours).

Mountain road through Aït Baha, gateway to the Anti-Atlas.
The fortified granary village of Tizourgane, perched on a rocky spur.
The Ameln Valley: villages clinging to the slopes among almond and palm trees.
The rocks painted blue and pink by the artist Jean Vérame, and “Napoleon’s Hat” at sunset.

Meals : breakfast included; lunch and dinner not included.
Overnight : Tafraoute.

Day

Tafraoute – Amtoudi – Tata

The route of the ancient granaries to the pre-Saharan oases (360 km, approx. 6 hours).

The Aït Mansour gorge and its hidden palm grove.
Amtoudi: a 30-minute walk up to Agadir Id Aïssa, one of Morocco’s finest clifftop granaries (mule ride optional).
Lunch in Amtoudi (optional).
Akka and its rock engravings, time permitting.
Arrival in Tata, an oasis of earthen ksour.

Meals : breakfast included; lunch and dinner not included.
Overnight : Tata.

Day

Tata – Lake Iriki – Erg Chegaga

The real desert, far from the crowds (230 km, approx. 5 hours, partly on tracks).

Drive east to Foum Zguid (150 km, approx. 2 hours).
4×4 crossing of Lake Iriki, a vast dry lake famous for its mirages.
Arrival at Erg Chegaga, the largest and wildest dunes in Morocco.
Camel ride and sunset over the dunes.
Dinner and campfire under a sky full of stars.

Meals : breakfast and dinner at the camp included; lunch not included.
Overnight : Nomad tent camp in Erg Chegaga.

Day

Erg Chegaga – Tazenakht – Marrakech

Sunrise over the dunes, then the long journey back across the High Atlas (450 km, approx. 8 hours, partly on tracks).

Early departure by 4×4 back to Foum Zguid.
Lunch in Tazenakht, the capital of Berber carpets.
Ouarzazate, with a photo stop at Aït Ben Haddou, time permitting.
The Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m) and arrival in Marrakech in the evening.

Meals : breakfast and lunch in Tazenakht included; dinner not included.
Overnight : Marrakech.

Day

Departure from Marrakech

Breakfast and, depending on your flight, a last stroll through the souks.

Private transfer to Marrakech-Menara Airport (20 to 30 min) and end of our services.

Meals : breakfast included.
End of the tour : Marrakech.

Included

6 nights in charming accommodation (riads and guesthouses) as per the itinerary, or similar-category establishments.
1 night in a private, comfortable nomad tent camp in Erg Chegaga.
Double-room accommodation with private bathroom and WC.
7 breakfasts during the stay.
1 dinner at the desert camp in Erg Chegaga.
1 lunch in Tazenakht on day 7.
4x4 crossing between Foum Zguid and Erg Chegaga (one 4x4 for 1 to 3 travelers; groups of more than 3 travelers require an additional 4x4).
Camel ride through the Erg Chegaga dunes.
Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver for all transfers listed in the itinerary, from day 2 to day 7.
Private airport pickup and drop-off in Marrakech.
Travel financial guarantee, subject to applicable conditions.
Personalized assistance, advice and full trip preparation.
24/7 Safir assistance during the trip.

Not included

International flights to and from Morocco.
Lunches and dinners, except the dinner at the desert camp in Erg Chegaga and the lunch in Tazenakht on day 7.
Drinks and personal expenses.
Guided tours with local guides.
Entrance fees to monuments and tourist sites.
Optional activities not mentioned under "Included" (for example the mule ride to Agadir Id Aïssa in Amtoudi).
Tips for the driver, guides and staff.
Travel insurance (cancellation, assistance and repatriation).
Any service not expressly mentioned under "Included".

Reservation:

Practical Information

Day 7 : A very long day of driving. Spending an extra night in Ouarzazate or Aït Ben
Haddou allows you to split the journey in two.
Dirt Roads: Days 6 and 7 are partly traveled by 4×4 on dirt roads between Foum Zguid and Erg Chegaga.
Desert : A small bag for the night at camp is sufficient. Cool nights from November through February.
Anti-Atlas : The Ameln Valley is in bloom during almond blossom season in February.
Essaouira : It’s windy here all year round, so bring a light jacket.
Currency : Moroccan dirham (MAD). Bring cash; ATMs are scarce betweenTafraoute and Erg Chegaga.
Amtoudi : The hike up to the Id Aïssa attic takes about 30 minutes on foot, along a rocky trail. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water.

― Trip Atmosphere