Marrakech To Erg Chigaga Desert Tours

Marrakech To Erg Chigaga Tour - 4 Days Desert Excursions

Erg Chigaga tours from Marrakech to watch out for the path of an old rally Dakar track. Camel trek across the caravan trails of the Sahara to discover how Moroccan carpets are manufactured by Berber villagers and admire how the skillful Moroccan silversmiths are working with silver by hand, respecting the traditions of their ancestors. You will have a full lesson about Moroccan past and culture for your Marrakech to Erg Chigaga desert tour.

Marrakech To Erg Chigaga Desert Tour Highlights:

Number of Participants: 1 2 3 4 5

Price per person:

780€
490€
360€
290€
270€

Marrakech To Erg Chigaga Desert Tour Itinerary:

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Day 1: Marrakech - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Zagora

Your Erg Chigaga tour from Marrakech begins in the morning with 4*4 vehicles. The ride will take you through Tizi Ntichka Pass (altitude: 2,260 m), past adobe Berber villages, and shepherds herding their goats. Next, we stop at the High Atlas Mountains to capture photography and also take some refreshments. During our 4 days Marrakech to Erg Chigaga desert tours, our driver will take you toward the Ouarzazate, known as "The Gate of the Sahara,". The place of Ouarzazate is famous for movies shooting. After visit Ouarzazate, we move to Anti Atlas Mountains and enjoy the beautiful sceneries and palm trees lining up the Draa Valley. This is the largest tree palm plantations in Morocco and the former route of caravans for Sahara traders. By late afternoon, we reached in Agdz at Zagora town. We stay in luxury hotel and enjoy our Marrakech to Erg Chigaga tours whole night.

Accommodation Details:

Hotel Le Chateau

Day 2: Zagora – Mhamid – Erg Chigaga

After breakfast, we begin a new day by visiting the surroundings of Zagora. Before we will be heading to M’hamid where the paved road ends the southern Sahara begins located at about 98 km after Zagora. there is an opportunity to visit the oldest Quranic libraries in Morocco and Amezrou Silversmiths workshop located inside the old Jewish Quarter (Mellah). After lunch between the mesmerizing sand dunes of Erg Lihoudi accompanied by nomads, we head to our destination point. We pass through M’hamid and continue the road until the oasis of Oum l’Aleg. camel trekking adventure will begin across the Erg Chigaga dunes just in time to witness an amazing sunset, spend the night in nomadic tents, enjoy delicious traditional Moroccan food, next to a fire camp, while being entertained by local Berbers playing their drums.

Accommodation Details:

Comfortable Camp

Day 3: Erg Chigaga – Foum Zguid – Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou

After an early wake up so you can watch the sunrise while riding the camels over Erg Chigaga. after breakfast, the road will take us another 90km passing through the largest dry lake in Morocco, Iriqui, which is also an old Dakar track that takes you to Foum Zguid the first Village after the desert. A stop for lunch continues to Taznakht Village, where you will have the opportunity to discover how Moroccan famous carpets are manufactured. We reach UNESCO World Heritage site Ksar Ait Ben Haddou in the late afternoon, which is the location of numerous Hollywood successful movies (Gladiator, Prince of Persia, Game of Thrones, Cleopatra, etc.) dinner and overnight at your hotel in Ait ben Haddou village

(8200 drive)

Hotel Le Chateau

Day 4: Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet – Marrakech

After breakfast of this last day trip including a visit to the Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, a walk to explore the traditional Moroccan style of architecture. Afterward, we take the road to the Kasbah of Telouet, along the former route of the caravans from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains, while catching glimpses of Berber villages clinging to the cliffs, holm oaks (holly oaks) and pines. We carry on our way back by crossing the highest pass in Morocco, the Tizi N'Tichka pass (2260 m in altitude), and numerous Berber villages. 4 days Marrakech desert tour to erg chigaga, which we are sure you will consider an Amazing experience to remember, will end at your hotel or riad in Marrakech

(8200 drive)

Hotel Le Chateau

Day 1: Marrakech - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Zagora

Marrakech desert tour to erg Chigaga 4 days. depart early in the morning at around 07h30 a.m. The ride will take you through Tizi Ntichka Pass (altitude: 2,260 m), past adobe Berber villages, and shepherds herding their goats. There is a stop in the High Atlas Mountains for some picture-taking and coffee break/rest. we will be heading to Ouarzazate, known as “The Gate of the Sahara” and due to the presence of a big movie-making set here, lunch break at a local restaurant. The desert trip resumes driving you past the Northeastern Anti Atlas Mountains towards the Agdz oasis. As you will be delighted by the rich sceneries and countless date palm trees lining up the Draa Valley. it's home to the largest tree palm plantations in Morocco and the former route of caravans for Sahara traders. By late afternoon, you will be ready to arrive at Zagora town, overnight spend in the hotel

Accommodation Details:

Hotel Le Chateau

Day 2: Zagora – Mhamid – Erg Chigaga

After breakfast, we begin a new day by visiting the surroundings of Zagora. Before we will be heading to M’hamid where the paved road ends the southern Sahara begins located at about 98 km after Zagora. there is an opportunity to visit the oldest Quranic libraries in Morocco and Amezrou Silversmiths workshop located inside the old Jewish Quarter (Mellah). After lunch between the mesmerizing sand dunes of Erg Lihoudi accompanied by nomads, we head to our destination point. We pass through M’hamid and continue the road until the oasis of Oum l’Aleg. camel trekking adventure will begin across the Erg Chigaga dunes just in time to witness an amazing sunset, spend the night in nomadic tents, enjoy delicious traditional Moroccan food, next to a fire camp, while being entertained by local Berbers playing their drums.

Accommodation Details:

Comfortable Camp   OR   Luxury Camp

Day 3: Erg Chigaga – Foum Zguid – Ouarzazate - Ait ben Haddou

After an early wake up so you can watch the sunrise while riding the camels over Erg Chigaga. after breakfast, the road will take us another 90km passing through the largest dry lake in Morocco, Iriqui, which is also an old Dakar track that takes you to Foum Zguid the first Village after the desert. A stop for lunch continues to Taznakht Village, where you will have the opportunity to discover how Moroccan famous carpets are manufactured. We reach UNESCO World Heritage site Ksar Ait Ben Haddou in the late afternoon, which is the location of numerous Hollywood successful movies (Gladiator, Prince of Persia, Game of Thrones, Cleopatra, etc.) dinner and overnight at your hotel in Ait ben Haddou village

(8200 drive)

Day 4: Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet – Marrakech

After breakfast of this last day trip including a visit to the Ksar Ait Ben Haddou, a walk to explore the traditional Moroccan style of architecture. Afterward, we take the road to the Kasbah of Telouet, along the former route of the caravans from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains, while catching glimpses of Berber villages clinging to the cliffs, holm oaks (holly oaks) and pines. We carry on our way back by crossing the highest pass in Morocco, the Tizi N'Tichka pass (2260 m in altitude), and numerous Berber villages. 4 days Marrakech desert tour to erg chigaga, which we are sure you will consider an Amazing experience to remember, will end at your hotel or riad in Marrakech

(8200 drive)

Tour Map of Marrakech to Erg Chigaga desert:

What is included in this Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Desert tour:

Not Included

Know Before You Go:

Frequently Asked Questions

the closest sand dunes roughly 461 km from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga desert and via Draa Valley (N9 and N12) The sand dunes are located near the town of Mhamid , this location is well known as Erg Chigaga desert.

yes the first night in Zagora hotel the rooms are private with an air-conditioner and heating system.

Please prepare a small backpack that need for the camping with your personal belongings. Do not forget to bring with you sunglasses, hat, a scarf and comfortable walking shoes and during the winter warm sleeping clothes. For the camel ride we recommend to wear jeans or long trousers.

During your selected Sahara desert in Morocco, we would recommend wearing a modest dress and lightweight clothing that is breathable and well covered to protect you from the sun. comfortable walking shoes such as sneakers or light-weight boots, In the evenings, when it will be slightly cooler, it’s recommended to bring a jacket or cover-up.

The Camel ride is approximately 1 hour at sunset and 40 minutes at sunrise.

Yes, you can bring your luggage with you, it can stay safe in the Minivan.

No, there is no shower in the camp. but if you wish to Upgrade to a deluxe camp with an ensuite tent available in the booking of ( €120 per person )

yes, tents are private, you will have proper bedding, so you can enjoy your shared 3 days desert with an overnight stay in Erg Chigaga desert camp.

unfortunately, you can’t. You have to inform when your booking process or at least 24 hours prior to departure. standard, comfortable and luxury camps are separate from each other. they are all located in different areas and operated by different camp operators.

Not necessary. Our Morocco desert camps use for our customers supplied with sleeping equipment in winter we provide enough warm blankets will be supplied. but you will Need warm thermal clothes to keep you warm at night, especially ( Dec, Jan, and Feb )

You can bring your water or other things you want, but don’t forget that on our trip we stop several times, There are many shops.

There will be plenty of restaurants on the way to the Sahara desert where to stop for lunch. Just follow your driver’s recommendation if you wish or Feel free to choose on your own.

Our Marrakech desert tours Totally include the sandboarding. there will few sandboard, but you can ask the local guide about the option while you are the camp.

Reviews

Amazing 4 Days desert tour from Mrrakesh to Erg Chigaga
Aisha F- Nov 2022
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Great 4 days desert tour from Marrakech, lots things to see in Morocco in one tour. Traveled in a private mini van with our driver Khalid who was so friendly and courteous it really felt like traveling with a friend and was always 100% safe driving. Khalid always went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying our trip by offering to take photos of us and arranging everything we needed ahead of time with other local guides. I would recommend this private tour if you want to travel in comfort and experience the best local spots and viewpoints that our guide knew from his experience.
Great experience
Carla F- Oct 2022
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This trip was made amazing because of our driver....Adnan was AWESOME!!!! He was energetic funny knowledgeable and patient person!!! Worth it! Ask for him and don’t forget to tip!!!! We saw all the sights and felt like a friend on a road trip it was unbelievable!
10 days in Morocco
Jorge V- Jan 2023
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I spent 10 extraordinary 10 days in Morocco.An amazing experience was the camel ride through the Merzouga desert.Thanks to our local guide Toufik for the professionalism and hospitality.I felt very good after leaving the Lalla hammam from Marrakech,commanded by Toufik.Thanks.

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