Sahara Desert and Iriki National Park Road Trip via Draa Valley
📍 From Marrakech
Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through Morocco, where adventure meets culture in the Sahara Desert. Starting from Marrakech, you'll explore the stunning Draa Valley and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Benhaddou. Along the way, visit ancient Kasbahs, traditional Berber villages, and the iconic Ounila Valley, known for its dramatic landscapes and troglodyte dwellings. As you travel deeper into the Sahara, enjoy camel rides in Erg Lihoudi, explore Koranic libraries, and visit a pottery workshop. Experience the thrill of quad biking over the Erg Lihoudi dunes and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the desert with a sunset walk. The adventure continues with a 4x4 ride through the vast Erg Chegaga dunes, and a visit to Iriki National Park, famous for its salt flat lake and fossilized marble. Stay in authentic bivouac camps and enjoy traditional Moroccan entertainment under the stars, making this journey the perfect blend of adventure, culture, and natural beauty.
Tour MA202 by Globe Escapades
Tour MA202 by Globe Escapades
Tour MA202 by Globe Escapades
Tour MA202 by Globe Escapades
4
days
967
KM
Reference MA202
ITINERARY & HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1
📍 Marrakech
🧭 Via Tizi n'Tichka (2260m), Telouet (Ounila Valley), Aït Benhaddou and Agdz (Draa Valley)
🌍 272 kilometres
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Stop at Kasbah Telouet
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Viewpoints over the Ounila Valley (troglodyte dwellings)
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Visit to the Ksar village of Aït Benhaddou with a local guide (UNESCO World Heritage site, also known for film scenes in "Gladiator," "Lawrence of Arabia," and "Babel")
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Dinner and overnight stay at " La Fraîcheur du Draa " (or similar)
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Optional musical entertainment (upon request)
Day 2
📍 Agdz (Draa Valley)
🧭 Via Tamnougalt, Zagora (doors of Sahara Desert), Tamegroute and Erg Lihoudi (Sahara Desert)
🌍 219 kilometres
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Walk through the ancient Jewish village and the palm grove of Tamnougalt
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Visit to Kasbah des Caïds with a local guide
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Visit to a Koranic library, an underground Kasbah, and a Berber pottery workshop with a local guide
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Camel ride in Erg Lihoudi to reach the bivouac
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Dinner and overnight stay in a bivouac
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Traditional entertainment around the campfire
Day 3
📍 Erg Lihoudi (Sahara Desert)
🧭 Via Erg Chegaga (Sahara Desert)
🌍 56 kilometres
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Welcome and lunch in a Tuareg home
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4x4 ride through Erg Chegaga in the Sahara Desert
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Sunset walk in the dunes
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Dinner and overnight stay in a bivouac
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Traditional entertainment around the campfire
Day 4
📍 Erg Chegaga (Sahara Desert)
🧭 Via Iriki National Park, Foum Zguid and Marrakech
🌍 420 kilometres
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Viewpoint over Iriki Lake (salt flat)
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4x4 ride through Iriki National Park
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Stop to explore fossilized marble
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Viewpoint overlooking Jbel Bani
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Visit to a Berber carpet factory (Tazenakht)
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Return to Marrakech
576 €
396 €
336 €
Pricing is tailored per person based on your group size. For personalized quotes, simply request a custom price using our quoting form at the bottom of the page.
PRICE INCLUDES
✅ Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (all-inclusive)
✅ Private driver
✅ Service
✅ Accommodation (x3)
✅ Breakfast (x4)
✅ Dinner (x4)
✅ Camel ride in Erg Lihoudi (Sahara Desert)
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
❌ Lunch
❌ Entrance fees to sites and monuments
❌ Local guide fees
❌ Tips (guides and drivers)
ACCOMODATION
Accommodation is typically in charming riads or kasbahs, offering comfort, cleanliness, and authentic Moroccan character. While not 5-star luxury, each stay is carefully selected for its quality, atmosphere, and hospitality.
TRANSPORT
Experience comfort and adventure in our Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, designed to accommodate up to 6 people (plus the driver). Your luggage is securely stored in the trunk or on the roof.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At Globe Escapades, we value family and the joy of creating unforgettable memories together. That's why we’re happy to offer free travel for children under 10 (one child per paying person), allowing families to explore new destinations without added costs for their little ones.