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Sea to Desert 4x4 Escape (Erg Chegaga)
Desert tour

Sea to Desert 4x4 Escape (Erg Chegaga)

Cross the magnificent landscapes of the deep south by 4x4 vehicle to the largest wild dunes in Morocco. Explore the dried lake Iriqui and the tracks of the legendary Paris-Dakar rally.

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights · Location: Agadir / Marrakech to Erg Chegaga

From €240.00

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Highlights

  • Exclusive 4x4 crossing (max 4 people per vehicle for total comfort)
  • Discovery of Taroudant, nicknamed the "Little Marrakech" with its ochre ramparts
  • Sandy track from M'hamid to the giant and wild dunes of Erg Chegaga
  • Crossing the ancient caravan track and the dried lake Iriqui famous for its mirages
  • Stop in Taliouine to visit an authentic cooperative producing pure saffron
  • Fun observation of goats perched in argan tree branches along the road

Detailed itinerary

Day 1 — Departure – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

Morning departure via the winding road of the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Guided walking tour of the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site with towers decorated with geometric patterns in raw brick. Arrival in Ouarzazate.

Day 2 — Draa Valley – Zagora – Track to Erg Chegaga

Descent along the lush Draa Valley lined with millions of date palms and earthen ksours. Passage through Zagora and its mythical sign "Timbuktu 52 days". Off-road sandy track to Chegaga. Camel ride and festive nomadic evening.

Day 3 — Lake Iriqui – Foum Zguid – Saffron of Taliouine – Taroudant

Departure on the traces of the Paris-Dakar rally crossing the clay expanses of the dried lake Iriqui. Ascent via Foum Zguid to Taliouine, land of precious saffron. Discovery stop at an argan oil cooperative and return to your hotel.