3-Day Authentic Erg Chigaga Desert Tour from Marrakech

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Marrakech, Morocco

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Enjoy one of the most memorable journeys from Marrakech to the remote Erg Chigaga Desert. Discover breathtaking landscapes, historic kasbahs, traditional Berber villages, and iconic sites along the way. Experience authentic Moroccan culture, a camel trek across the golden dunes, and an unforgettable night in a traditional desert camp under the stars.

What's Included

Accommodation: 1 night in a traditional riad and 1 night in a desert camp
Transport: 4×4 vehicle with driver-guide
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Free bottled water provided daily
Camel Ride: Around 1 hour each way from the camp
Lunches & Drinks
Tipping & Personal Expenses
Any additional fees or entrance charges

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
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Pickup details:

We are flexible, departure time can always be updated depending on your request

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Meeting point
Marrakesh

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End point
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Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    365 km | Marrakesh – Aït Benhaddou Kasbah – Draa Valley – Zagora

    1 stop
  • 1
    Zagora

    On this three-day journey to Erg Chigaga, enjoy views of Berber villages, historic kasbahs, and the stunning landscapes of southern Morocco. Experience authentic desert life and local culture along the way. Your adventure begins with hotel pickup in Marrakech and a departure towards Zagora via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m). Enjoy mountain scenery and traditional Berber villages before reaching Ait Benhaddou for lunch. Ait Benhaddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s best-preserved fortified villages, famous as a filming location for productions such as Gladiator, The Mummy, Lawrence of Arabia, and Game of Thrones. Continue to Zagora, a gateway to southern Morocco and the desert. Enjoy the unique landscapes and culture of the region before an overnight stay in a traditional riad.

    8 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    154 km (56km Through the sand track) | Zagora – Tamegroute – M'hamid – Erg Chigaga

    1 stop
  • 2
    Erg Chigaga

    Zagora is famous for its incredible palm grove and unique sites of interest. after breakfast we move to Tamgroute village, where you’ll visit famous Quran Library, subterranean Kasbah and pottery manufacture. Quranic library is the Zaouïa Naciria that contains more than 4000 books, founded in 17th century by elders from the Zaouïa Naciria. Next we will take a little walk to subterranean Kasbah, you’ll have a photo opportunity at the Kasbah. Then visit the pottery is completely made by hand in the traditional way, and industry was inherited by the people area from their grandparents. Proceed to El Mhamid is the last oasis of Draa valley, before to entering the Sahara and Erg chigaga dunes. Have lunch in a local restaurant. Next, we continue our journey to the last stop through the sand track to Erg Chigaga. Once we arrive, you will meet the camels driver and take a trekking as the sun sinks below the horizon. Traditional Dinner and night in the Berber camp.

    7 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    373 km (62km Through the Paris-Dakar road) | Erg Chigaga – Lake Iriqui – Foum Zguid – Marrakesh

    1 stop
  • 3
    Marrakech

    Morning we wake-up early (optional) to see the amazing sunrise above the sand dunes and then return to the camp for typical breakfast and check out. Next, we’ll continue our journey to Foum Zguid village through Lake Iriqui by Paris-Dakar road. En-route we’ll make stops by various wonderful landscapes. Lunch will be here in this small Berber village. Then we traveling high in the mountains on the way back to hotel at Marrakech.

    10 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Journeys Morocco

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Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Car Tours
Adventure Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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