6 days Tour to Erg Chegaga from Agadir

Explore Morocco's diverse landscapes on a 6-day journey from Agadir to Marrakech via Erg Chegaga, featuring desert camel rides, ancient sites, and scenic mountain views.

About This 6 days Tour to Erg Chegaga from Agadir

This six-day tour from Agadir to Marrakech through the Erg Chegaga desert offers an adventure through some of Morocco’s most beautiful and hidden places. Starting in Agadir, you’ll travel to Tata, where you’ll visit ancient rock carvings, green oases, and enjoy views of the Anti-Atlas mountains. You’ll also make stops along the way to take pictures and enjoy the scenery before reaching a luxury desert camp for dinner and a relaxing night under the stars.

The next part of the tour leads you into the Erg Chegaga desert, where you can take a camel ride across sandy dunes to watch the sunset from the top. Along the way, you’ll see the southern desert landscapes and stop at places like the Draa Valley, a large green area with palm trees and small villages. You’ll spend a night in a traditional nomad tent to get a feel for the calm of desert life. The tour also includes a visit to the ancient village of Tamegroute, known for its old Kasbah and library.

As you get closer to Marrakech, you’ll stop in Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou, a famous UNESCO site where many movies were filmed. The tour ends with a full day in Marrakech, where a local guide will show you around the old city, including its famous landmarks like Jemaa El Fnaa Square, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the lively markets. This tour blends Morocco’s culture, history, and natural beauty, giving you a memorable experience of the country’s unique regions.

Tour Plan Day by Day

This itinerary is the initial plan for your six-day tour, but the agency want to make sure it’s exactly what you’re looking for. Their team is open to any suggestions you may have, whether it’s adding specific stops, adjusting the pace of the trip, or including special activities along the way. Feel free to share your ideas, and the agency will do their best to customize the tour to suit your preferences and make this journey through Morocco truly unforgettable.

Day 1: Agadir to Tata
The tour begins with a drive from Agadir to the region of Tata. Along the way, you’ll go off the main road to visit some ancient rock carvings at Oum el-Alek, and explore beautiful oases like Akka, Herbal, and Tircht. As you continue, you’ll pass through the Anti-Atlas mountains, where you can stop for photos of the stunning views. After a nice meal, you’ll head to Tata for the night, where you’ll enjoy dinner and stay in a luxury desert camp.
Day 2: Tata to Erg Chegaga
After breakfast, the journey continues to the Erg Chegaga desert. You’ll make stops along the way to take in the beauty of the southern desert areas, arriving in Foum Zguid for lunch. Then, you’ll take a scenic track across the dry Irqui Lake, reaching the sandy dunes of Erg Chegaga. Here, camels will be ready to take you on a ride across the dunes to see the sunset. Afterward, you’ll enjoy a traditional dinner and spend the night in a cozy nomad tent.
Day 3: Erg Chegaga to Ouarzazate
Start your day with an early wake-up to see the breathtaking sunrise over the desert. After breakfast, you’ll travel through the desert to M’Hamid El Ghazlane, stopping in Tamegroute to explore the old Kasbah and a historic library. Then, you’ll drive through the green Draa Valley, a long stretch of palm trees and small villages, before arriving in Ouarzazate. Here, you’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night in a charming riad.
Day 4: Ouarzazate to Marrakech
After breakfast, you’ll head toward Marrakech, stopping at Ait Ben Haddou, a famous Kasbah and UNESCO site where movies like Gladiator were filmed. You’ll then drive over the Tizi N’Tichka mountain pass, with several stops along the way to capture the scenic views and see traditional Berber villages. By evening, you’ll arrive at your hotel in Marrakech, ready for the next day’s city tour.
Day 5: Exploring Marrakech
Today is all about exploring Marrakech with a local guide. You’ll walk through the old medina, with its narrow streets and bustling atmosphere. Highlights include the Bahia Palace, Saadian tombs, Menara Gardens, Koutoubia Mosque, Jemaa El Fnaa Square, and the Majorelle Gardens. After a full day of sightseeing, you’ll return to your hotel for the night.
Day 6: Marrakech to Agadir
On the final day, you have a free morning to explore more of Marrakech or relax at your hotel. Later, you’ll head back to Agadir, where the tour ends. You can choose to be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, ending your six-day journey across Morocco.