6-Day Marrakech, Chagaga Desert & Essaouira
Explore the High Atlas, Sahara dunes, coastal Essaouira, and Morocco’s cultural treasures in 6 days.
Day 1: Marrakech to Agdez
Drive through Tizi n'Tichka Pass, visit Telouet Kasbah, Ait Benhaddou, and Ouarzazate. Arrive in Agdez for dinner and overnight stay amidst palm groves and kasbahs.
Day 2: Agdez to Erg Chagaga
Drive down Draa Valley, stop in Tamgrout for pottery and the Quranic library. Enjoy a picnic with a nomadic family and a sunset camel trek to Erg Chagaga. Overnight in a luxury desert camp with Berber music and dinner.
Day 3: Erg Chagaga to Taroudant
Cross Lake Iriki via the Dakar Rally route, pass Foum Zguid and Taznakht for Berber rugs. Arrive in Taroudant, the walled 'Little Marrakech', for overnight stay.
Day 4: Taroudant to Essaouira
Drive via Agadir along the Atlantic coast to Essaouira. Stop for beach and lunch breaks. Arrive in Essaouira for a relaxed evening and overnight stay.
Day 5: Full Day in Essaouira
Explore Essaouira Medina, Skala de la Ville, Essaouira Port, and relax on the beach. Optional water sports. Overnight in Essaouira.
Day 6: Essaouira to Marrakech
Drive back to Marrakech along scenic routes, visiting argan oil cooperatives. Arrive in Marrakech for drop-off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of the tour.