What makes the 7 day south Morocco tour different from shorter desert tours?

This tour goes much deeper — covering two entirely different Saharan deserts (Erg Chebbi and the remote Erg Chegaga), the Todra Gorge, the Draa Valley, the Tamegroute Koranic library, the dry Lac Iriki lake bed, the walled city of Taroudant and the spectacular Tizi N'Test mountain pass. It's for travellers who want to experience the full breadth of Morocco's south.

Are two desert camps included?

Yes. The tour includes a night at an Erg Chebbi camp near Merzouga and a second night at the remote Erg Chegaga — a far less visited desert reached by off-road 4x4. The two landscapes and atmospheres are completely different.

What is the Erg Chegaga and how do we get there?

Erg Chegaga is one of the most remote desert camps in the Moroccan Sahara — further south than Erg Chebbi and far less frequented by tourists. We reach it by off-road 4x4 from M'Hamid, making the journey itself part of the experience.

Is Taroudant included in the tour?

Yes. On Day 6 the tour arrives in Taroudant — a beautifully preserved walled city in the Souss Valley, often called 'Little Marrakech'. It has ancient ramparts, lively souks and a very different, quieter atmosphere to the better-known imperial cities.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Every tour we run is completely private — your group has a dedicated driver-guide and vehicle throughout. No shared transport or other travellers are added to your itinerary.

Travellers with their guide at a scenic garden stop in the Moroccan countryside

Camel caravan crossing the golden Erg Chebbi dunes

Luxury desert camp lit with lanterns at night

Group of travellers on camels at sunset in the Sahara

Traditional Moroccan lunch spread with tajine and salads

The winding road through the Dadès Gorge carved through red-ochre cliffs at sunset

Guide and traveller walking through the Todra Gorge canyon

Two trekkers overlooking a deep canyon at sunset

Travellers celebrating at the summit of a sand dune at sunrise

Travellers beside a turquoise oasis pool in a rocky canyon

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7 Day South Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech

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Route

Marrakech → Erg Chebbi → Zagora → Erg Chegaga → Taroudant

Duration

7 Days

A deep, seven-day exploration of Morocco's south — two Saharan desert camps, ancient kasbahs, the legendary Draa Valley and the walled city of Taroudant, all in one private circuit from Marrakech. For travellers who want to go beyond the surface and experience Morocco at full depth.

Traveller Experience

“With Ahmed as your guide in Morocco, you will have the time of your life.”

My wife and I, along with a family friend, completed a seven day private tour with Ahmed. He drove us along the Atlas and Rif mountain ranges, arranged visits to the ancient medinas and kasbahs, and answered every question about Morocco's culture, history and religion. He arranged everything perfectly — things that would have been impossible to organise on our own.

Highlights

Two entirely different desert experiences in one journey — the towering golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and the wild, remote Erg Chegaga.

The UNESCO Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the Todra Gorge and the Skoura Oasis — three of Morocco's most iconic southern landscapes in the first two days alone.

Reach the Erg Chegaga dunes by off-road 4x4 — one of the most remote desert camps in the Moroccan Sahara.

Visit the Tamegroute Koranic library and its distinctive green-glazed ceramic workshop — a living piece of medieval Moroccan heritage.

Cross the mythic Lac Iriki dry lake bed — the legendary Paris-Dakar Rally route — on the way back north.

Discover Taroudant's ancient souks and 16th-century city walls — the 'Little Marrakech' that most international travellers never reach.

Return to Marrakech over the spectacular Tizi N'Test pass through the western High Atlas.

The Experience

More than just the destinations

Every itinerary is carefully curated to balance Morocco's most unforgettable landscapes, culture, and experiences — whilst still allowing the flexibility to customise the journey around your own pace, interests, and travel style.

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Day 1

Marrakech to Ouarzazate via Ait Ben Haddou

Depart Marrakech and head south over the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Stop at the UNESCO Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou for a guided walk and traditional lunch before continuing to Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight in Ouarzazate.

Day 2

Route of 1,000 Kasbahs to the Todra Gorge

Head east along the Route of 1,000 Kasbahs. Visit Kasbah Ameridil in the Skoura Oasis, wind through the Rose Valley and end the day at the Todra Gorge. Dinner and overnight in the gorge.

Day 3

Todra Gorge to the Erg Chebbi Desert

Walk the Todra Gorge in the morning, then drive east across the fossil plateau towards Erg Chebbi. Check in at the hotel before a one-hour sunset camel ride into the dunes. Berber camp dinner, live drums and a remarkable desert night sky.

Day 4

Sahara Sunrise and the Draa Valley to Zagora

Sunrise from the dune crest, then breakfast and departure west via N'kob and its 45 kasbahs. Continue through the Draa Valley to Zagora. Dinner and overnight in Zagora.

Day 5

Tamegroute and the Remote Erg Chegaga

Head south to Tamegroute to visit the ancient Koranic library and the green-glazed pottery workshop. Lunch in M'Hamid, then venture off-road by 4x4 to the remote Erg Chegaga dunes. Arrive before sunset for a camel excursion and an evening at the desert camp with dinner and live music.

Day 6

Lac Iriki and the Road to Taroudant

After breakfast at camp, drive the Lac Iriki dry lake bed — the legendary Paris-Dakar route — north through the Anti-Atlas via Foum Zguid. Cross the Tizi N'Test pass and arrive in the walled city of Taroudant. Explore its ancient souks and ramparts. Dinner and overnight in Taroudant.

Day 7

Taroudant to Marrakech

Depart Taroudant and return to Marrakech via the scenic mountain road. Arrive back at your accommodation by the afternoon.

Inclusions

Half-board accommodation

Luxury accommodation with breakfast & dinner

Private air-conditioned Mercedes 4x4 transportation

Hotel pick-up & drop-off

All airport and road transfers

Professional multilingual driver-guide (English & Spanish)

Camel ride

Freshly prepared Moroccan dinner

Traditional Berber tent experience

Exclusions

International flights

Lunches & beverages

FAQ

Common questions about this tour

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