Erg Chegaga Desert Trip of 3 Days / From Ouarzazate
Start :
Ouarzazate
Duration :
3 Days
End :
Ouarzazate
Languages :
English, French
Overview of the Erg Chigaga Desert Trip from Ouarzazate:
Erg Chegaga Desert Trip – the magical Sand Dunes of Erg Chigaga
Chigaga dunes are the largest golden dunes in Morocco, located approximately 45 km from the small desert town of M’hamid El Ghizlane in Zagora, Morocco.
Erg Chegaga is the best destination for those who want to experience camel trekking, desert hiking, and desert camping. It’s a great chance for visitors staying in Marrakech who wish to discover the Sahara desert. As Chegaga Dunes is known for its high and large dunes, that’s why it’s great for sandboarding and hiking. The Erg Chegaga desert is Morocco’s most immense magical sand sea, some dunes can reach 300 m of height.
The journey from Ouarzazate to Erg Chegaga Desert trip takes about 5 hours. While you are in Ouarzazate, you drive through to reach the gate of the Sahara desert. These tours are usually made by 4X4 until you reach M’hamid El Ghizlane, the last desert oasis village in the region of Zagora, then you take camels to trek the golden desert dunes.
Explore the incredible natural beauty of erg Chegaga
On your way from Ouarzazate to Erg Chegaga Desert, we will pass over Zagora, Amzrou, Tamegroute, Tinfou dunes, and M’hamid El Ghizlane. You can stop to visit some Berber villages to discover the desert lifestyle and learn some Berber traditions. People here are known for their hospitality and simplicity.
We offer you one or more night stays in Erg Chegaga in a desert camp, hiking, and camel treks. Don’t miss the chance to experience a night in the heart of the high dunes of Erg Chegaga under the shiny starry sky.
It is known for its difficult road and that’s why Erg Chebbi dunes in the Merzouga region are famous in Morocco. But the highest ones are the Erg Chegaga dunes. It is wonderful for a unique experience. Erg Chigaga dunes are loved by photographers, who find it an interesting site.
your Journey in Erg Chegaga Desert
The journey will take you to the heart of the Sahara Desert. Our driver will take you from Ouarzazate to the Erg Chegaga desert, along the way you will see small villages and visit the oasis village of M’hamid. Also, on this tour, you will experience camel trekking and desert night. Contact us to learn more about this tour or customize a new one that meets your needs
Highlights of the tour of Erg Chegaga Desert Trip
- Meet in Ouarzazate ‘the Hollywood of Africa’
- Visit Zagora
- Night Camp in Mhamid
- Camel trekking and hiking the Erg Chegaga High Dunes
- Pass over Foum Zguid and Taznakht
Itinerary of this Erg Chegaga Desert Tour from Ouarzazate
Day 1: Ouarzazate – Agdz – Zagora – M’hamid
Morning departure by 4×4 with driver from Ouarzazate to M’hamid, crossing the Draa Valley and its thousand-and-one kasbah through a palm grove for over 200 km. Drive through the villages of Zagora and Agdz. In Tamegroute you can visit the Koran Library, a ceramics factory, and the underground streets. Follow the trail through the palm grove of Oulad Driss and towards M’hamid, the last palm grove of Draa, and reach the bivouac in the desert. Overnight in the camp.
Day 2: M’hamid – Erg Chegaga Desert
After breakfast, you will get to ride camels for about two hours. Next, we will have a stop for lunch, after that, set off on a 4×4 on a sandy track and rocky path to the big dunes of Chegaga. Which are the biggest and highest dunes in the Sahara desert of Morocco. Then we will arrive at the desert you will admire witnessing the sunset there from above the dunes. There in the camp, our team will play some traditional music of the desert for you. We will have dinner, and spend the night under the shiny starry sky for those who want to, or you can spend the night in your traditional tent in the desert camp.
Day 3: Erg Chegaga – Foum Zguid – Taznakhte – Ouarzazate
In the morning, you will attend the panoramic sunrise over the dunes, take your breakfast, and then depart to Ouarzazate via the trail between the Chegaga ergs and Iriqui Lake, and pass Foum Zguid. Continue via Taznakht where you will have lunch. Later, we drive back to Ouarzazate.
What is Included
- Private Transportation.
- Comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick up from your Hotel/Riad or Airport.
- Drop off at your Hotel/Riad or Airport.
- English & French speaking guide/driver.
- Fuel for the whole desert travel package.
- All-night accommodations.
- Camel trekking in the Sahara desert.
- Free stops when you want.
- Soft Drink available for purchase.
What is Not Included
- Lunch depends on location.
- Drinks.
- Tips.
- Extra.
- Quad ATV at Desert.
Prices Per Person
Number of persons
- Total
2 persons
- 664 €
3 persons
- 906 €
4 persons
- 1168 €
5 persons
- 1275 €
6 persons
- 1470 €
Itinerary Tour Map of this Erg Chegaga Desert tour from ouarzazate:
Questions & Answers
How far is M’hamid from Marrakech on this tour?
Marrakech to M’hamid (via Ait Benhaddou) distance is 473 Km (294 Miles)
What do I wear for the camel ride?
Be sure to wear full and loose clothes on your camel ride, especially on the desert space tour. If you want to wear shorts, long shorts are recommended. Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes are also advised to make your camel ride more comfortable.