3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Dunes
Great 3 Days Tour From Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Overview:
Your Marrakech Desert Tour for your best private 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga, is your best chance to experience and discover the largest desert dunes in Morocco at a glance. This is the best 3 Days from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga: It will introduce you to the beautiful and scenic landscapes along the Draa Valley and the marvelous Desert of Erg Chigaga.
Embark on an unforgettable 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga via Zagora camp. Leaving the vibrant city behind, you’ll traverse the majestic High Atlas Mountains, reveling in breathtaking vistas and quaint Berber villages along the way. Before reaching Ouarzazate, you can visit the Atlas Film Studios, and view the sets of many Hollywood movies. As you venture deeper into the desert, Zagora beckons, offering a camel trek through the golden dunes to reach a Berber desert camp.
As night falls, immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance, savoring a delightful dinner under the starry sky. The journey continues on day two, as you traverse the rugged desert landscape, reaching Erg Chigaga, an expansive expanse of pristine sand dunes. Spend the day exploring the majestic dunes, climbing their undulating slopes, and basking in the serene atmosphere of the desert. Settle in your private tent, and join a romantic dinner and Music around the campfire., relishing the magical desert ambiance.
On the final day, bid farewell to the captivating Erg Chigaga desert and make your way back to Marrakech, traversing diverse desert terrains and the majestic Atlas Mountains. Arriving in Marrakech, you’ll carry cherished memories of an enchanting desert adventure that will forever linger in your heart.
Note / Private 3 days Tour From Marrakech to Erg Chigaga
Well, this Private Marrakech Desert Tour to Chigaga Sahara desert; Could be customized.
For this Erg Chigaga 3-Day Marrakech Desert Tour; You can spend the first night in a Zagora Luxury Desert camp and the second night in an Erg Chigaga Desert camp.
Please note that you could; Start your Erg Chigaga Sahara Desert Tour From Marrakech from Marrakesh Menara Airport, Agadir, Ouarzazate.
3 Days Morocco Desert Trip from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga info:
+ Duration: 3 Days & 2 Nights
+ Departure: 08:00 am
+ Starting Location: Marrakech
+ Ending Location: Marrakech
3 Days Sahara Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga highlights:
During your 3-day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga, you’ll encounter a myriad of captivating highlights that will leave you spellbound. Here are some of the key highlights of the Marrakech Desert Tour:
- Drive across the Tizi Tichka in High Atlas Mountains
- Visit the beautiful Berber-fortified village of Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou
- Visiting and seeing the Film Studios and ‘ Gate of Sahara’ Hollywood blockbuster
- Journey through the scenic Draa Valley,
- Visit traditional Berber villages.
- Spending a night in a Zagora Sahara Desert Camp
- Enjoy lovely local music around a campfire at Night
- Exploring the ancient and the marvelous Kasbah of Tamegroute
- Visit a nomad family in their tent and discover the wild desert Sahara life
- Riding Sahara camels in the majestic dunes of Erg Chigaga
- Wonderful sunset & sunrise on Chigaga Desert Sand Dunes
- Enjoying delicious dinner followed by Nomadic music around a campfire
- Sleeping in your private tent in Chigaga Desert Camp
- Hunting for the best fossil sites on the edge of Iriki Lake
- Finding out about Berber rugs crafts in Taznakht
- Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon.
3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Itinerary:
Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Zagora
Your journey of The 3-day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga will start in the morning at 8 o’clock and begins early in the morning when you’ll be picked up from your Riad in Marrakech by your driver. You’ll travel through the High Atlas Mountains, enjoying stunning scenery as you pass through Berber villages and over the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Drive through the High Atlas Mountains and enjoy the scenic views.
Your first stop will be at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a well-preserved example of a traditional Moroccan kasbah. You’ll also visit Ouarzazate, known as the ‘Hollywood of Morocco where you stop for a tasty lunch.
We continue south over the Tizi-n-Tinfifte pass to Agdez. Descending from the pass you will be amazed at the view of the extensive oasis and the number of palm trees, all indicating the beginning of the Draa Valley before continuing to Zagora desert, where you’ll enjoy a camel ride into the desert to watch the sunset, at the end of the day, where we are going to have dinner and stay the night at Sahara Zagora Camp.
Day 2: Zagora - M'hamid - Erg Chigaga
The second day of your 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech To Erg Chigaga starts after breakfast, you’ll head towards M’hamid, a small town on the edge of the Sahara desert. From here, you’ll continue on to Erg Chigaga, one of the largest dunes in the Sahara, where you’ll have the opportunity to ride a camel, sandboard, and explore the desert. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner around the campfire while listening to live music under the stars.
After dinner, you will enjoy a drum show performed by the Lovely Morocco Tours staff at the Chigaga desert camp, under the starry sky, and our crew will enjoy some Berber music after dinner. Furthermore, you will be conveniently placed to observe the stars and shooting stars. You will have dinner and spend the night at Chigaga Camp with a private tent, comfortable beds, and beautiful Moroccan furniture.
Day 3: Erg Chigaga - Foum Zguid - Taznakht - Marrakech
the program of the last day of your 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech To Erg Chigaga. This Morocco Desert Tour from Erg Chigaga to Marrakech via Foum Zguid and Taznakht allows you to experience the rugged beauty of the desert, witness traditional crafts, and enjoy the contrasting landscapes of Morocco. After breakfast, begin your day in Erg Chigaga, taking in the majestic beauty of the vast sand dunes and bidding farewell to the desert’s tranquility.
you’ll depart from the desert via Lake Iriqui, where you are likely to experience a wide mirage in the heat, the mountains, and fossils, and pass by nomads living in their old tents. Following the old track of “Rally Dakar”.
Then and make your way to Foum Zguid, a small town located on the edge of the Sahara desert. As you drive through this rugged terrain, you’ll witness the transition from sandy dunes to rocky desert plains. From there, you’ll drive back to Marrakech, stopping at Taznakht, a town renowned for its vibrant carpet-weaving traditions. Explore local cooperatives and witness skilled artisans crafting intricate Berber rugs and textiles.
Enjoy a picturesque drive through the rugged landscapes, admiring the stark beauty of barren hills, arid plateaus, and desert plains. Be prepared for captivating vistas along the way. You’ll arrive back in Marrakech in the evening, by crossing the majestic Atlas Mountains once again, enjoying the winding roads and breathtaking views as you descend towards Marrakech.
The end of your 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Private Transport with Professional Driver
- Air conditionned 4×4
- Fuel
- Tour in Ait Benhadou
- English Tour Guide
- English speaking driver
- Overnight in Zagora desert camp (Breakfast, Dinner)
- Overnight in Erg Chigaga Camp (Breakfast, Dinner)
- Per person camel in the desert
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses
What to Bring for This 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech To Erg Chigaga
- Hat.
- Camera.
- Sunblock & Sunglasses.
- Comfortable shoes.
- Warm clothes in winter.
- Cotton clothes in summer.
- Umbrella.
- Valid passport for 6 months.
Note: Check our blog about what to pack for Morocco
Additional info about 3 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech To Erg Chigaga
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Vegetarian options are available, please let us know at time of booking if required.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
- It can be cold at night and in the winter so please bring appropriate clothing.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
- Quad & Buggy driving in dunes are not included in the price but is possible to add them as an extra.
Know Before You Go for 3 Days Tour from Marrakech To Erg Chigaga Desert
- How to book? Basically send us a booking demand through our booking structure, we will reply back under 12 hours, in case you don’t get noticed from us, you should check your trash inbox or resend us a text message / call us.
- How to pay for the tour? To confirm the 3 Days Desert Trip from Marrakech To Erg Chigaga or activity, we require a small deposit to be paid over PayPal to our account, the balance is due in cash at the pick-up, to be paid to your driver in Dollars or equivalent in Euros or dirhams.
- Is it possible to pay the total with PayPal? Normally we ask for the balance payments in cash because PayPal also has many transaction fees and operational delays since it’s an international institution. We can in some cases accept the full payment via PayPal however a 5% fee will be applied to cover the extra transaction charges. In case you are considering this method, it is best to arrange the payment before the tour.
- Cancelation Policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 15 days in advance of the start date of the experience.
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