Embark on a 3-day Marrakech to Chegaga desert tour. Explore UNESCO sites, ride camels, and sleep under the stars in the Sahara.
Embark on a 3-day Marrakech to Chegaga desert tour. Explore UNESCO sites, ride camels, and sleep under the stars in the Sahara.
Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Agdz
Zagora - The tour begins at 7:30 am, departing from Marrakech to Zagora in a minibus or 4x4. Along the way, you will traverse the Tizi N Tichka pass to reach the Tamdakhte Kasbah and the one at Ait Ben Haddou. Here, you will explore this UNESCO World Heritage site before continuing to Ouarzazate and…
Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Agdz
Zagora - The tour begins at 7:30 am, departing from Marrakech to Zagora in a minibus or 4x4. Along the way, you will traverse the Tizi N Tichka pass to reach the Tamdakhte Kasbah and the one at Ait Ben Haddou. Here, you will explore this UNESCO World Heritage site before continuing to Ouarzazate and Agdez, where a panoramic view of the Draa Valley awaits. Following the valley to Tansikht, you will discover kasbahs and traditional villages along the Draa Valley until reaching Zagora. From there, enjoy an hour-long camel ride with your guide to an authentic desert camp or Berber kasbah. This Bedouin camp is crafted in traditional Berber style, offering a wonderful opportunity to share the nomadic lifestyle with your guides. Dinner includes a typical meal with Moroccan mint tea, accompanied by Saharan music around a campfire. You will spend the night in your tent.
Agdaz - Tamegroute - La Vallée de Nessrate - Mhamid - Chegaga
Erg Chigaga - After witnessing a stunning sunrise over the dunes, return to your 4x4 to begin the Moroccan Saharan desert exploration, including the renowned Chegaga, home to Morocco’s tallest sand dunes, reaching over 300 meters. Visit the Quran library and the small underground streets before heading to the village of Mhamid, one of the most beautiful parts of the journey. Upon arrival in Mhamid, the last village before the vast Sahara, travel along a sandy road famous for the Paris-Dakar rally.
Upon arrival, enjoy a lunch of salads, mixed meats, seasonal fruits, and tea. Then, explore the large dunes or try sandboarding before returning to your 4x4 to reach the desert site where you will spend the night under the starry sky in authentic tents at Erg Lihoudi. The sunset is not to be missed, offering a breathtaking view of the large dunes of Lihoudi. In the evening, gather around a fire for a typical experience.
Erg Chegaga - Zagora - Agdaz - Kasbah - Marrakech
Marrakech - Depart early in the morning to reach Zagora by 4x4, then join your minibus and driver to return to Marrakech via the Draa Valley and Kasbah.

- Air-conditioned transport Marrakech-Agdaze-Chegaga-Marrakech
- Dinner
- Camel ride at sunset in Chegaga
- Breakfast
- 4WD transport in Chegaga
- Air-conditioned transport Marrakech-Agdaze-Chegaga-Marrakech
- Dinner
- Camel ride at sunset in Chegaga
- Breakfast
- 4WD transport in Chegaga
- Tips
- Tips
The Erg Chegaga Desert Tour will commence in Marrakech. On the initial day of this desert adventure, participants will traverse the stunning mountain landscapes to reach the Onilla Valley, once a key caravan trade route between the desert and the High Atlas Mountains. Along the journey, travelers can appreciate remarkable examples of Moroccan…
The Erg Chegaga Desert Tour will commence in Marrakech. On the initial day of this desert adventure, participants will traverse the stunning mountain landscapes to reach the Onilla Valley, once a key caravan trade route between the desert and the High Atlas Mountains. Along the journey, travelers can appreciate remarkable examples of Moroccan architecture, including ancient Berber villages, one of which is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ait Ben Haddou.
Following a visit to Ait Ben Haddou, renowned as Morocco’s most fascinating Kasbah, the tour continues through the picturesque Valley of the Palm Groves. This Erg Chegaga desert tour offers the chance to experience camel riding, ascend the tallest Sahara dunes, and witness the sunset on the horizon. Participants can enjoy breathtaking views of the desert and its landscapes, and if weather conditions allow, spend a night under the stars or alternatively in a nomadic tent.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.