Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga

Marrakech to Tizi n'Tichka to Ouarzazate to Zagora

The road climbs the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass before descending through Ouarzazate and following the Draa Valley to Zagora.

Overnight in Zagora, with time to explore its palm groves and souks.

• High Atlas crossing - Draa Valley drive - Overnight in Zagora

Zagora to Tamegroute to M'Hamid

A stop in Tamegroute reveals a centuries-old library and traditional green pottery workshops before the road continues to M'Hamid, the last town before the true Sahara.

Overnight in M'Hamid, ready for the final push into the desert.

• Tamegroute pottery and library - M'Hamid gateway - Overnight in M'Hamid

M'Hamid to Erg Chegaga by 4x4

A 4x4 track leads into Erg Chegaga, where a camel ride among the dunes precedes a desert camp dinner and a night camping under canvas or open sky.

• 4x4 transfer to Erg Chegaga - Camel ride - Night camping in the dunes

Erg Chegaga sunrise to Marrakech

Sunrise over Erg Chegaga's dunes precedes breakfast at camp, before the drive returns to Marrakech via Ouarzazate, arriving in the evening.

• Sunrise at Erg Chegaga - Return via Ouarzazate - Arrival in Marrakech