From Marrakesh: 3-Days Erg Chegaga Désert Tours
Medina, Marrakech, Marrakech
Discover the beautiful landscapes between Marrakeche and Erg Chegaga dunes on a 3-day trip. Visit Ait Ben Haddou, admire the Draa Valley, watch the sunrise over the dunes, sandboard in the Sahara,
Overview
This 3-day, 2-night Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech suits travelers seeking a guided small-group expedition to Erg Chegaga dunes and cultural sites.
Highlights
- Drive through Tizi n Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
- Travel through the Draa Valley, passing palm trees and traditional kasbahs
- Experience desert dunes and sandboarding
- Enjoy a camel ride and overnight stays in desert camps
Description
The tour starts by crossing the Tizi n Tichka Pass to reach the Tamdakhte and Ait Ben Haddou Kasbahs. You will visit the UNESCO World Heritage site at Ait Ben Haddou before continuing to Ouarzazate and Agdez, gaining panoramic views of the Draa Valley.
Following the valley, you will explore kasbahs and villages up to Zagora. From there, a one-hour camel ride leads you to the desert camp. Dinner includes a traditional Moroccan meal with mint tea, followed by an overnight stay in a tent.
After sunrise over the dunes, you will continue by 4x4 to experience the Chegaga desert with its extensive sand dunes. The village of Tagounet offers time for lunch, then options for walking in the dunes or sandboarding. Night two is spent under the stars near Erg Chegaga, accompanied by sunset views and traditional music around the campfire.
The final morning returns you to the 4x4 and minivan, traveling back to Marrakech via the villages of Fum Zguid and Taznakhte.
Includes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan Marrakech–Zagora–Marrakech
- 4WD transport from Zagora to Chegaga dunes
- Camel ride at sunset in Zagora
- Dinner on the first and second nights
- Breakfast on the second and third days
- Local driver guide in the Sahara
- Two nights accommodation in desert camps
Excludes
- Entry fees to historical sites
- Lunch on the first and third days
- Drinks
- Optional tips
Important Information
- This is a shared small-group tour accommodating up to 17 passengers
- Transport includes air-conditioned minivan Marrakech–Zagora–Fum Zguid–Marrakech and 4WD from Zagora to Chegaga and back
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, and layered clothing. The optimal season is from October to April to avoid extreme desert temperatures.
