Atlas 4×4 tour, M’hamid desert and Erg Chegaga – 5 days / 4 nights

From the vertiginous Tichka Pass to the golden dunes of Chegaga, this journey takes in the most powerful landscapes of southern Morocco. In five days, it unfolds a mosaic of contrasts: age-old kasbahs, lush green valleys, stone canyons, endless palm groves and living desert. Each stage reveals a new light, an authentic and silent Morocco, far from the crowds.

Designed as an emotional itinerary, this tour combines gentle walks in the Valley of the Roses, the mineral power of the Todra Gorge and nomadic immersion in the wide open spaces of the Sahara. The comfort of the carefully selected accommodation, the richness of the encounters and the enchantment of the nights under the stars offer a rare travel experience, both physical and contemplative.

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5 days

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620 €

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Climbing the High Atlas via the Tichka pass
Visit to the Aït Benhaddou kasbah (UNESCO)
Walking in the Valley of the Roses and the Todra Gorge
Night in the desert at the gates of M’Hamid
Chegaga dunes and sunset on camelback
Saharan dinner and night under the stars
Wilderness trail between Lake Iriki and Foum Zguid

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Day by day itinerary of the 4×4 Atlas, M’hamid desert and Erg Chegaga tour

Day 1: Marrakech – Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Valley of the Roses

5h30 drive + 1h walk

The road leaves Marrakech at dawn to climb to the Tichka Pass, one of the highest in Morocco. On the slopes, ochre villages and terraced fields punctuate the ascent. A stop at Aït Benhaddou is a must: the ramparts of this UNESCO-listed ksar dominate a breathtaking mineral landscape. After lunch in Ouarzazate, the Valley of the Roses is revealed in the afternoon. Settle into an inn in the heart of a small village, then take a gentle stroll among the crops, orchards and rose bushes that perfume the trails.

Overnight in a hostel in the Valley of the Roses

Day 2: Rose Valley – Todra Gorge

2h drive + 2h walk

When you wake up, the light caresses the landscape. After crossing the Dades valley, we head for the Todra gorges. Here, water has carved out impressive limestone cliffs. A guided walk takes you deep into the gorge, where you can feel the freshness and striking verticality. Return to your quiet accommodation in the afternoon.

Overnight in a hostel near Boumalne Dadès

Day 3: Boumalne Dadès – Zagora – M’Hamid

5h30 drive

Early departure for M’Hamid, on the edge of the desert. Along the way, a forgotten kasbah reveals its secrets of defensive architecture. The road becomes more arid as you descend towards the Drâa. Arrival in M’Hamid in the afternoon. Settle into a fixed bivouac, deep in the dunes, far from the rest of the world. The silence of the desert comes naturally.

Night in a fixed bivouac in the M’Hamid desert

Day 4: M’Hamid – Oasis – Erg Chegaga

2h 4×4 track + 1h camel ride

Heading off in 4×4 on the Saharan tracks. A stop in an oasis or with a nomad family punctuates the morning. Then the majestic contours of Erg Chegaga come into view. At the end of the day, a short camel trek takes you to the top of the dunes for sunset. The air is pure, the sand warm, the sky immense. Dinner and overnight bivouac in tents or under the stars, with music and a shared fire.

Overnight in a fixed bivouac at the foot of the Chegaga dunes

Day 5: Erg Chegaga – Lake Iriki – Foum Zguid – Marrakech

8h drive

Last glimpses of the dunes at breakfast time. The return journey crosses Lake Iriki, often dry but always spectacular, before reaching Foum Zguid. Lunch in the village of Taznakht, the Mecca of Berber carpet weaving, then a gradual ascent to Marrakech. Return to the city at the end of the day.

Arrival in the red city at the end of the day