Duration
3 Days
Transport
Marrakesh
Tour Type
Day Trip
3 days desert chigaga from Marrakesh
This 3-day tour to Erg Chigaga, one of Morocco’s most remote and majestic dunes, is a deep dive into the Moroccan Sahara. Along the way, you’ll explore kasbahs, oases, and Berber villages before venturing into the vast, untouched desert for a night under the stars in a traditional camp.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Agdz – Zagora
Departure from Marrakech around 7:30 AM.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260m).
Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
Stop for lunch in Ouarzazate, optional visit to the Atlas Film Studios or Taourirt Kasbah.
Continue through the Draa Valley to reach Zagora.
Overnight in a guesthouse in Zagora with dinner and breakfast.
Day 2: Zagora – M’Hamid – Erg Chigaga
After breakfast, drive to M’Hamid, the last village before the desert begins.
Optional short walk around the palm groves or ksars of M’Hamid.
Start your off-road 4×4 journey (about 2 hours) to Erg Chigaga, the wildest and most expansive dunes in Morocco.
Arrive at the desert camp, enjoy mint tea and relax.
Camel ride at sunset.
Dinner and night in a traditional Berber tent under the stars with music around the fire.
Day 3: Erg Chigaga – Lake Iriqui – Foum Zguid – Taznakht – Marrakech
Early wake-up to watch the sunrise over the dunes.
Breakfast at the camp.
Depart by 4×4 across the Iriqui Dry Lake and desert plateaus.
Reach Foum Zguid, then continue via Taznakht (famous for Berber rugs).
Lunch on the way.
Arrive in Marrakech around 6:30–7:30 PM.
✅ Private or shared transport in an air-conditioned vehicle (4×4 or minibus)
✅ Professional English/French-speaking driver/guide
✅ 1 night in a guesthouse in Zagora (dinner + breakfast)
✅ 1 night in a traditional desert camp in Erg Chigaga (dinner + breakfast)
✅ Sunset and sunrise camel ride in the desert
✅ 4×4 off-road drive from M’Hamid to Erg Chigaga and back to Foum Zguid
✅ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
✅ Fuel and road taxes
❌ Lunches on all 3 days (available at local restaurants along the route)
❌ Drinks and personal expenses
❌ Entrance fees to optional attractions (e.g., Atlas Studios, Kasbahs)
❌ Tips for driver/guide and camp staff (optional but appreciated)
❌ Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Erg Chigaga different from Merzouga?
Erg Chigaga is wilder, more remote, and less touristy. You need a 4×4 to reach it.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, but the long drives may be tiring for very young children.
Are camel rides included?
Yes, you will enjoy a camel ride at sunset in the dunes.
What kind of accommodation is provided?
1 night in a guesthouse (Zagora) + 1 night in a desert camp (Chigaga). Luxury tents are available on request.
Are meals included?
Yes, 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts are included. Lunch is at your own expense.
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