We invite you to experience the Sahara desert with us. Our 4 days Marrakech to Erg Chegaga Sahara Tour. The Wild Desert Itinerary to Chigaga dunes of 4 days / 3 nights Desert trip is ideal for your Morocco vacation. Join Our Exciting Desert Tours.
Destination: From Marrakech to Erg Chegaga Dunes
Duration: 4 Days/2 Nights
Starting time: 8:00/9:00 AM
Ending time: 18:00/19:00 Pm
Category: Private or Shared tour.
Accommodation: Standard or luxury hotels and desert camp depending on your choice.
Languages: English speaking driver or depending on your language availability.
Payment: Direct payment to the driver in Cash by any currency
The best way to visit the wild Sahara desert of Erg Chegaga is by booking this tour in advance with our company.
Your 4 days Marrakech to Erg Chegaga Sahara Tour will start at 07h30 AM with a pick up from your Marrakech hotel / Riad.
Depart Marrakech, winding up through the Atlas Mountains over the Tichka Pass where the views are quite splendid. A few stops are made for taking in the scenery and photography. We arrive Ouarzazate for lunch before we continue to Zagora crossing the Draa river which has given life to a huge oasis spreading for about 200 Km at the foothill of the anti-Atlas mountains. Along the way, several palmeraies will bring their shades between Kasbahs and fortified villages dotted with fields of corn, barley, Vegetables, and henna plantations. Dinner and Overnight at your boutique hotel.
After breakfast, we drive to M’hamid (where the paved road ends) passing by the village of Tamagroute where we will have the opportunity to visit on the oldest Quranic libraries in Morocco, then the underground kasbah and the pottery factory. Lunch will be served in M’hamid. Early afternoon, we depart for Erg Chigaga dunes crossing different features of the desert; ‘Erg’, ‘Reg’, ‘Hammada’, oases. Erg Chigaga dunes are far away from civilization and the silence of the sand is overwhelming. Ride your camels across the dunes and enjoy one of the most dramatic sunsets over the color changing sands. Dinner under the stars next to the campfire, while entertained by the local nomads playing local music. Overnight at your deluxe Sahara desert camp.
After breakfast, the road takes us through another 90km of the desert with varying scenery, we first cross Lake Iriqui, the mountains and fossils following the old track of “Rally Paris Dakar” to Foum Zguid the first village after the desert, and where the paved road begins. After lunch continues to the Berber village of Taznakht, famous for its Berber carpets and rugs, We arrive Ouarzazate late in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Ouarzazate.
After breakfast, we can enjoy a visit to the film studios located just outside Ouarzazate which is known as Hollywood of Africa. We then continue to visit the world heritage site of Kasah Ait Ben Hadou, previously used as a set for more than 20 Hollywood blockbusters including “Gladiator” “Indiana Jones” and “Lawrence of Arabia”. Enjoy a walk to explore the traditional Moroccan style of architecture in which the Kasbahs are built. We continue our way to Marrakesh through the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’Tichka pass. Depending on time, lunch can be served in Ait Ben Hadou or in the Atlas Mountains on the way to Marrakech. Arrival at Marrakech by 17h00 PM.
Your Marrakech to Erg Chigaga 4 days desert tour will end with a drop off at your Marrakech hotel / Riad, or a location of your choice.
The Tour Price Includes
+Private A/C Van or 4×4 vehicle
+Fuel
+English speaking driver or a driver+a personal guide who speaks English.
+Pick up & Drop off at your accommodation
+Typical hotels, Kasbahs, Riads
+Camel ride
+Camel man (guide of the camel caravan)
+Overnight in a traditional nomad tent
+All breakfasts
+All Dinners in the desert line: Midelt, Ifrane, Azrou, Desert, Zagora, Dades, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou and all the regions.(Vegetarian meal option available)
+Enough time to explore the sites: Kasbahs, Walks, Canyons, stops for photos and toilet.
-Lunches
-Drinks
-Dinners in : Marrakech, Fes, Agadir, Essaouira, Meknes, Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Tanger.. and all cities outside the desert line are NOT included
-Entrance fees to all sites and monuments
-Tipping Driver & Guides
-Accommodations in the pick up and drop off cities, unless you want us to book them.
We have a selection of accommodations, and to give more options to our dear clients, we have arranged the accommodations in two categories: The standard accommodation and Mid-range accommodation (such as Luxury desert camp), Note that you can mix nights between standard and mid-range accommodations and for this option let us know which night. Please, check out our Accommodation ( Open link in a new tab) page and let us know your preference.
Note: We book the accommodations depending on availability. Also, in high season, we may book you on similar hotels that are not listed.
If you have additional questions about this tour or would like to book it, please fill out the booking form below.
COPY TOUR TITLE:
4 DAYS MARRAKECH TO ERG CHEGAGA
[caldera_form id=”CF5e7253219347d”]
To join or participate in a shared group tour to the Sahara desert. View the TABLE and see if you can match with one of the proposed tours on this page: Join Group Tours.
To Invite Other People To Join Your Private Tour, Please fill the form below:
[caldera_form id=”CF5e6a59c18d595″]
We have listed all the popular Sahara Desert Trips departing from Marrakech and Fes below:
Sahara Desert Trips offer an unforgettable adventure into the vast and mesmerizing landscapes of Morocco. Explore the awe-inspiring dunes, experience camel treks at sunset, and immerse yourself in the unique culture of the Sahara. Whether it’s a day excursion or an extended journey, these trips promise a once-in-a-lifetime experience in one of the world’s most iconic deserts.
