Private Three-Day Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Desert Tour | 3 Day Desert Trip From Marrakech

Your Three-Day Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Desert Tour adventure begins early in the morning as you depart from Marrakech, heading southeast toward the Sahara Desert. The journey takes you through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains, crossing the famous Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 meters above sea level). Along the way, you’ll pass through traditional Berber villages, where you can see local life unfolding against a backdrop of rugged mountain scenery.

After a few hours, you’ll arrive in Ouarzazate, often called the "Hollywood of Morocco" due to its film studios and iconic kasbahs. Here, you’ll stop for lunch and have the option to visit the Taourirt Kasbah or the Atlas Film Studios, where many famous movies have been filmed. After lunch, you’ll continue through the Draa Valley, a lush oasis filled with palm groves, ancient kasbahs, and traditional mud-brick villages. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive in Zagora, the last settlements before the vast Sahara Desert. You’ll spend the night in a comfortable guesthouse or desert camp, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and relax under the starry sky, preparing for the desert adventure ahead.

After breakfast On The Day 2 of your Three-Day Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Desert Trip, you’ll leave Zagora or M'Hamid and begin your journey deeper into the Sahara Desert. You’ll travel by 4x4 vehicle or camel, depending on your preference, heading toward theErg Chigaga dunes, the largest and most remote dunes in Morocco. Unlike the more touristy Erg Chebbi, Erg Chigaga offers a pristine and tranquil desert experience, with towering golden dunes stretching as far as the eye can see. Along the way, you’ll pass through fascinating desert landscapes, includingdry lake beds(like Iriki Lake),oases, and even fossil sites.

You’ll stop for a picnic lunch in the shade of a desert oasis or at a nomadic camp, where you can learn about the traditional lifestyle of the desert nomads. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive at your luxury desert camp nestled among the dunes. Here, you’ll be greeted with mint tea and have time to explore the dunes, take photos, or simply relax. As the sun sets, the dunes transform into a sea of golden hues, creating a magical atmosphere.

You’ll enjoy a traditionalBerber dinnerunder the stars, followed by music and storytelling around the campfire. Spend the night in a comfortable tent or sleep outside under the vast desert sky, surrounded by the silence and beauty of the Sahara.

Wake up early to witness one of the most unforgettable moments of your Three-Day Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Desert Tour: thesunrise over the Erg Chigaga dunes. The soft morning light paints the dunes in shades of orange and pink, creating a surreal and peaceful atmosphere. After breakfast at the camp, you’ll begin your journey back to Marrakech. The route takes you through theAnti-Atlas Mountains, where you’ll encounter dramatic landscapes, rocky plateaus, and small Berber villages.

You’ll stop for lunch inFoum ZguidorTaznakht, towns known for their Berber carpets and handicrafts. After lunch, you’ll continue driving through theHigh Atlas Mountains, retracing your steps through the Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Along the way, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to take in the stunning views and capture photos of the ever-changing scenery.

By late afternoon or early evening, you’ll arrive back inMarrakech, where your Three-Day Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Desert adventure comes to an end. You’ll return with unforgettable memories of the Sahara, from the towering dunes of Erg Chigaga to the warm hospitality of the Berber people.