Erg Chebbi (Merzouga) is more accessible and popular, while Erg Chigaga is more remote and less crowded. Erg Chigaga offers a wilder, more authentic desert experience with vast dunes reaching up to 300 metres high, but requires a longer 4×4 journey to reach.
Overview
The Erg Chigaga Desert Adventure 3 Days is a thrilling journey into the heart of Morocco’s Sahara. Departing from Marrakech, this tour takes you through the majestic High Atlas Mountains, past ancient kasbahs, and into the vast dunes of Erg Chigaga. Along the way, explore the famous Ait Ben Haddou, travel through the lush Draa Valley, and visit the traditional village of Tamgroute. Experience an unforgettable camel trek, witness a breathtaking desert sunset, and spend a magical night in a luxury desert camp under a star-lit sky. With a mix of adventure, culture, and stunning landscapes, this tour offers an authentic taste of the Moroccan desert.
Agdez
1 nightsDay 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Agdez
Lunch, Dinner
Your Erg Chigaga Desert Adventure 3 Days begins with an early morning departure from Marrakech. Journey through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), offering panoramic views of Berber villages and lush valleys.
Stop at the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, an ancient kasbah famous for its role in movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After exploring the kasbah, continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco.”
After lunch, drive through the Draa Valley, with its lush palm groves and ancient kasbahs, before reaching Agdez, a historic caravan route town. Enjoy dinner and overnight at a charming guesthouse.
Erg Chigaga
1 nightsDay 2: Agdez – Zagora – Tamgroute – Mhamid – Erg Chigaga
Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, continue the Erg Chigaga Desert Adventure 3 Days towards Zagora, a gateway to the Sahara. Visit Tamgroute, an ancient village famous for its green pottery and underground Koranic library.
Drive past Mhamid, the last town before the vast desert, where paved roads end and the adventure truly begins! Switch to a 4×4 vehicle for an exciting off-road journey through sandy tracks leading to the magnificent Erg Chigaga dunes—one of Morocco’s most remote and untouched desert landscapes.
Upon arrival at your luxury desert camp, take a camel ride over the golden dunes to witness a magical sunset. Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner under a sky filled with stars, followed by lively drumming around the campfire. Overnight in a comfortable tent.
Marrakech
Day 3: Erg Chigaga – Marrakech
Breakfast, Lunch
Wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the dunes, a highlight of your Erg Chigaga Desert Adventure – 3 Days. After breakfast, take an exhilarating 4×4 drive across the vast desert, passing through the dry Lake Iriki and the rocky landscapes of Foum Zguid.
Continue your journey back to Marrakech, stopping for lunch in Taznakht, a town famous for Berber carpets. Drive through scenic mountain roads, arriving in Marrakech by late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable Erg Chigaga Desert Adventure 3 Days.
Details
Departure Time 8 AM
Price Includes
- Private transportation during the excursion with 4×4 air-conditioning car
- 2 nights accommodation
- Professional English-speaking driver
- dinners and breakfasts
- Camel Trip in the Sahara Desert and camel guide
Price Excludes
- Drinks and lunches
- Tickets to the sites
- Any Private Expenses
- Travel insurance
Important Info
- This activity must book at least 72 hours in advance
- A deposit of 30% of the total price is required to secure your booking
- You can change your travel date 30 day before the departure without penalty
- Bring Camera, Sunblock, Hat, Change of clothes, Very warm clothes and shoes in the winter (December, January and February), The temperature can drop dramatically
FAQ
Erg Chigaga is reached via a scenic drive through the Anti-Atlas Mountains and the Draa Valley, typically from Marrakech or Ouarzazate. The final stretch requires a 4×4 vehicle as the route crosses remote desert terrain with no paved roads.
Yes, Zagora is the gateway to the Draa Valley and serves as a starting point for deeper desert excursions. The area is known for its stunning palm groves, ancient kasbahs, and proximity to both the Sahara dunes and the dramatic Anti-Atlas landscape.
Desert camps range from basic bivouac tents to luxury glamping setups. A typical experience includes a sunset camel ride, traditional Berber dinner, live drum music around a campfire, and sleeping under the stars in the middle of the sand dunes.
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