Atlas & Sahara

Morocco Sahara Off-Road Expedition

Five days of off-road adventure, from the historic kasbah of Telouet and the scenic Draa Valley to the magnificent dunes of Erg Chigaga and the vast dry lakebed of Iriki.

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Group size: 10 travellers · 5 machines
Total route: ≈ 1,250 km
Season: April 2027
Our vehicles: Can-Am Maverick X3

Price on Request

International flights are not included.

The journey

Five days of unforgettable driving through the Ounila Valley and into the heart of the Sahara. We start at Telouet on the old caravan track, cross over to the Draa as far as M’Hamid, before reaching the magnificent dunes of Erg Chigaga for an overnight stay in a desert camp beneath the stars, and the crossing of the dried-out Lake Iriki to finish. Departing from and returning to Marrakech.

Our route

Where the trail leads

Expedition Itinerary

Your 7-day programme

A rhythm of adventure by day and comfort by night — here is how the expedition unfolds.

Day 1

Day 01

Arrival in Marrakech

Private airport transfer to the Hivernage hotel in Marrakech, followed by your expedition briefing and a welcome dinner of Moroccan cuisine before the piste begins.

Day 2

Day 02

The caravan piste — Telouet & the Ounila valley

Leave Marrakech and climb to Telouet and its Glaoui kasbah, where the briefing and first time on the machines take place. The piste starts here, down the Ounila valley along the river past granaries and earthen villages, arriving at Aït Ben Haddou, the ksar facing the valley. Overnight stay in Aït Ben Haddou.

Day 3

Day 03

Over to the Draa — Agdz

South across plateaus and isolated kasbahs, over to the southern slope where the first palm groves appear, arriving at Agdz at the head of the longest palm grove in Morocco. Overnight stay in Agdz.

Day 4

Day 04

The Draa down to the sand — M’Hamid

Follow the Draa Valley past palm groves and traditional earthen kasbahs to Zagora, then Tizi Beni Selmane where the landscape turns Saharan, reaching M’Hamid El Ghizlane — the last village before the sand. Overnight stay in M’Hamid.

Day 5

Day 05

Into the erg — Erg Chigaga bivouac

Begin your introduction to dune driving at Erg Lihoudi, a stop in the shade of the tamarisks at the sacred oasis, then the great Erg Chigaga dune belt — 40 km of sand. Bivouac at the foot of the dunes, dinner and a night under the stars.

Day 6

Day 06

The dry lake — Lake Iriki & Foum Zguid

Heading west, the dunes gradually give way to gravel plains and rocky desert terrain, leading to Lake Iriki — the dried-out lake bed, a plain as far as you can see. Up towards the foothills of the Jbel Bani to Foum Zguid, the end of the driving, and the road back to Marrakech.

Day 7

Day 07

Farewell & transfer

A final morning in Marrakech before your private transfer to the airport.

Our experiences

Moments to keep forever

Bivouac under the stars at Erg Chigaga

A night bivouacked at the foot of the great dune belt after 40 km of sand.

The ksar of Aït Ben Haddou

The famous earthen ksar facing the Ounila valley at the end of the first day.

Camel caravan at sunset

Leave the machines behind and ride into the golden light of the Erg Chigaga dunes on a camel caravan.

The souks of Marrakech

Lanterns, spices, leather and brass in the labyrinth of the medina, the true heartbeat of the red city.

Moroccan cuisine & tea ceremony

Slow-cooked tagines, couscous and pastilla, finished with sweet mint tea poured from high in the traditional way.

The palm groves of the Draa

The longest palm grove in Morocco, between earthen kasbahs all the way down to the sand.

Our team & support

You are never alone out there

A dedicated guide leads the raid from Telouet to the sand and back, with a support vehicle and mechanic following the whole loop — carrying spares, fuel and your soft bags — so you can focus on the piste ahead.

Petr, Expedition Founder & Leader — Expedition Founder & Leader
Petr
Founder of the expeditions — scouts every route himself and leads the convoy from the front.

Youssef, Moroccan Expedition Guide — Moroccan Expedition Guide
Youssef
Knows the Sahara and the Atlas passes by heart — every dune, kasbah and shortcut.

Hamid, Support Driver & Mechanic — Support Driver & Mechanic
Hamid
Anything to do with repairs and engines goes to him — nothing keeps us stuck in the sand.

Toyota Land Cruiser support vehicle carrying spares, fuel, soft bags and field recovery gear across the Sahara

Accommodation

Exceptional Stays Along the Way

Handpicked accommodation on every stage of the route — carefully selected hotels, lodges and camps chosen for their comfort, character and location.

What’s Included

Fully hosted expedition

Modern Can-Am Maverick buggies, meticulously inspected and prepared for the expedition
Carefully selected hotels and desert camps, chosen for their comfort, character and location
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners along the route
Expedition leader-guide and support vehicle, route planning and navigation
Protective suits and helmets
Airport ↔ hotel transfers on the first and last day, plus every transfer in the programme
A welcome dinner immersed in local cuisine and traditions
Fuel for the entire expedition
Medical insurance as specified in the confirmed expedition programme
Professional guidance and support from your expedition leader throughout the journey
Memorable landscapes and experiences

Additional

Available on request and settled locally, so you only pay for what you choose to add.

What’s Not Included

International flights and visas
Additional travel or vehicle cover beyond the included medical insurance
Extra drinks and tips
Personal spending en route

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