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Luxury Erg Chigaga Desert Tour from Marrakech, 5 Days
Two nights at a luxury camp in Erg Chigaga, the quietest of Morocco’s big dune fields, with a kasbah hotel by Aït Benhaddou on the way out and a night near Ouarzazate on the way back.
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About the Tour
Erg Chigaga is reached by 4×4, about two hours past the end of the road at M’hamid, and only a few camps stand in its dunes. The luxury camps there have large tents with private bathrooms, set well apart.
Over five days the drives stay reasonable, with a full day in the dunes between the two nights at camp. You go in through the Draa Valley and come out across the dry Lake Iriki to Foum Zguid.
Highlights
- A kasbah hotel near Aït Benhaddou
- The Draa Valley palm groves
- Two nights in a luxury tent in Erg Chigaga
- The 4x4 crossing of Lake Iriki
- A night near Ouarzazate on the way back
Day by Day
How the five days go, from your pickup in Marrakech to the drop-off.
Day 1 · Marrakech to Aït Benhaddou
A late-morning start and the drive over the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Aït Benhaddou, with time to walk up through the ksar before dinner.
- Overnight: Kasbah hotel near Aït Benhaddou
Day 2 · Aït Benhaddou to Erg Chigaga
Through Ouarzazate and Agdz and down the Draa Valley to M’hamid, then by 4×4 to the camp in time for sunset.
- Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Erg Chigaga
Day 3 · A day in Erg Chigaga
A free day for a camel ride, a long walk on the dunes, sandboarding or rest at camp.
- Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Erg Chigaga
Day 4 · Across Lake Iriki to Ouarzazate
Across the dry lake to Foum Zguid, then north through Tazenakht to a kasbah hotel near Ouarzazate.
- Overnight: Kasbah hotel near Ouarzazate
Day 5 · Ouarzazate to Marrakech
Over the High Atlas back to Marrakech, arriving in the afternoon.
What's Included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver for the five days, with a 4x4 for the desert tracks
- Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
- One night: kasbah hotel near Aït Benhaddou, dinner and breakfast
- Two nights: luxury desert camp in Erg Chigaga, dinner and breakfast
- One night: kasbah hotel near Ouarzazate, 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
Why Erg Chigaga and not Merzouga?
Erg Chigaga is harder to reach and much quieter, with fewer camps. Merzouga is easier to get to and has more to do around it. Both have good luxury camps.
What is a luxury camp like?
Large tents with proper beds and a private bathroom with a shower. Dinner and breakfast are served at the camp. Tell us if you have a camp in mind and we check availability.
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.
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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