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Erg Chigaga from Zagora or M'hamid, 2 Days
If you are already in the Draa Valley, Erg Chigaga is a short trip from Zagora or M’hamid. Go by 4×4 or partly by camel, spend a night in the dunes, and stay longer if you like.
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About the Tour
From M’hamid it is about two hours by 4×4 to Erg Chigaga; from Zagora, add another hour and a half. The trip suits travellers who have made their own way to Zagora or M’hamid.
You can ride part of the way from M’hamid by camel and arrive slowly, and you can add nights at the camp.
Highlights
- The end of the Draa Valley at M'hamid
- The 4x4 track to Erg Chigaga
- A camel ride in the dunes
- A night at a desert camp
- Extra nights on request
Day by Day
How the two days go, from your pickup in Zagora or M’hamid to the drop-off.
Day 1 · To Erg Chigaga
Pickup in Zagora or M’hamid, then south through Tamegroute and Tagounite to M’hamid and by 4×4 into the dunes, with a camel ride at sunset.
- Overnight: Desert camp in Erg Chigaga
Day 2 · Back to Zagora or M'hamid
Sunrise and breakfast, then back to M’hamid or Zagora.
What's Included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver for the two days, with a 4x4 for the desert tracks
- Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Zagora or M'hamid
- One night: desert camp in Erg Chigaga, dinner and breakfast
- Camel ride in the dunes
- Fuel and road costs
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees and local guides at the sites
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Questions About This Tour
What is the desert camp like?
You sleep in a tent at a camp in the dunes, with dinner and breakfast. Camps range from simple to comfortable tents with a private bathroom; tell us the level you want and we suggest camps that fit.
What should I pack?
Light clothes for the day, a warm layer for the desert night, a hat, sun cream and a small bag for the camp. Your main luggage stays in the vehicle.
Can we change the route or the hotels?
Yes. We can add nights, change hotels or swap the order of the stops, since only your group is on the tour. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
Can we bring children?
Yes. Tell us how old they are and we plan the driving, the stops and the pace around them.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we reply with availability and a quote. When online booking is open for this tour, you can also reserve with a deposit by card or PayPal.
Book this tour
Send your dates and group size and we reply with a quote.
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Route and stays adjusted to you
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