For those seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure, the 4-day Marrakech to Erg Chigaga tour takes you deep into the wild Sahara. Unlike the more visited Merzouga dunes, Erg Chigaga offers a remote desert experience with towering dunes, endless silence, and a raw, untouched atmosphere.
On the way, you’ll explore Aït Benhaddou, the palm groves of the Draa Valley, the desert town of Zagora, and then venture off-road into the dunes of Chigaga for an authentic nomadic experience.
This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a wild and authentic desert adventure. The journey involves off-road driving into the heart of the Sahara, where modern life feels far away. Nights are spent in traditional camps, surrounded only by dunes and stars.
Depart Marrakech in the morning, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the Atlas Mountains. Visit Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage ksar, then continue to Ouarzazate, known as Morocco’s “Hollywood.” After lunch, drive through the Draa Valley, with its endless palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Reach Zagora in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, continue south to the last village before the Sahara, Mhamid. From here, the road disappears, and a 4×4 takes you off-road across rocky desert and sandy plains into the dunes of Erg Chigaga, one of the most remote areas of the Moroccan Sahara. Upon arrival, take a camel ride into the dunes at sunset. Dinner, traditional music, and overnight in a desert camp under the stars.
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the vast Erg Chigaga dunes. After breakfast, embark on a thrilling 4×4 drive through the desert, passing by the dry Lake Iriqui and fossil fields before reaching Foum Zguid. Lunch en route. Continue to Ouarzazate in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, visit Kasbah Taourirt or the film studios of Ouarzazate, then drive back across the High Atlas Mountains. Stops along the way include mountain passes and Berber villages. Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon.
