What's included in the EUR 760 price?

The tour includes 3 days of 4x4 transport with a dedicated driver-guide, two nights' accommodation (one in Zagora, one in the Chegaga bivouac), all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), camel rides or desert trekking, and guided visits to Aït Benhaddou, Tamegroute library, and pottery workshops. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech are typically included; confirm at booking.

Do I need experience to go on a camel ride?

No. Camel trekking is designed for all fitness levels and first-timers. Rides are guided and paced gently. If you prefer, you can opt for desert hiking instead. Discuss preferences with your guide on Day 2.

What are bivouac conditions like?

Bivouacs are simple but welcoming Berber-style camps with mattresses, blankets, and shared bathroom facilities (squat toilets, bucket showers). There's no electricity or wifi. Dinner and breakfast are communal and freshly prepared. It's rustic, not luxurious, but the experience of sleeping under stars in the dunes is authentic and memorable.

Is the drive exhausting?

Yes—expect 8–10 cumulative hours of 4x4 travel over 3 days, with uneven terrain and high mountain passes. The journey is part of the experience, offering constantly changing landscapes. Bring comfort items (pillow, snacks, entertainment), stay hydrated, and take breaks seriously to adjust to altitude.

What should I pack for the Sahara?

Essentials: high-SPF sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, sturdy hiking boots, warm layers (fleece/jacket for 5–10°C desert nights), toiletries, medications, and a headlamp. Bring a day pack with water (1.5–2L), snacks, and a camera. Leave luggage space—luggage goes in a separate vehicle to your accommodation.

Can I cancel or modify the tour?

Cancellation and modification policies vary by supplier. Confirm terms at booking. Tours may be rescheduled due to weather or extreme heat; discuss flexibility with your provider when booking.

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3-Day Tour to Erg Chegaga

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Marrakesh, Morocco

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About this activity

A 3-day immersive desert expedition from Marrakech into the heart of the Sahara's Erg Chegaga dunes, combining dramatic mountain passes, UNESCO-listed kasbahs, and nights under the stars in an authentic bivouac camp. You'll experience Morocco's most iconic landscapes—from the snow-capped Atlas to golden dunes—guided by a dedicated driver-guide and local experts.

Travel through amazing landscapes, authentic berber villages, earthen citadels with impressive architecture, and enjoy the desert landscapes as far as the eye can see in this wonderful and enigmatic country!

A driver guide will be at your disposal during the whole tour will make you discover the dunes of Chegaga in the best possible way.

Program of the Tour

Day 1 : Marrakech - Tichka - Ait Ben Haddou - Agdez - Zagora

After the hotel pick up, we will leave Marrakech early in the morning for a 4x4 desert trip. We will cross the Tizi n Tichka pass, then we will visit the Kasbah of Telouet before going down to the beautiful Ounila valley where we will have a small break to visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou with a local tour guide. After the Tizi n'Tinifift pass we will cross the Draa valley and its beautiful oases, palm trees and ksours. Overnight and dinner in Zagora.

Day 2 : Zagora - M'hamid - Erg Chegaga

After a short visit to the famous coranic library of Tamegroute and the pottery workshops, we will continue our Desert Tour to M'hamid el Ghizlane through beautiful desert landscapes and vegetation. Arriving in Chegaga, we will directly join a charming and relaxing bivouac camp installed in the heart of the dunes. You will have the opportunity to join a camel ride tour in the dunes or to do some trekking in the desert in order to explore the extraordinary landscapes of the Sahara. Dinner and night in Bivouac.

Day 3 : Erg Chegaga- Foum Zguid - Marrakech

After breakfast we will leave our desert camp crossing the immense plateau of Lake IRIKI, Foum Zguid, Taznakht and Wawzguit or the capital of Berber carpets and saffron. We will also pass through Amerzegane to reach the Tizi N'Tichka pass on our way back to Marrakech.

Highlights

✓Stay overnight in a traditional bivouac camp deep within Erg Chegaga dunes
✓Visit the fortified kasbah of Aït Benhaddou (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with local guide
✓Cross two high mountain passes (Tizi n'Tichka, Tizi n'Tinifift) with panoramic viewpoints
✓Camel trekking or desert hiking to explore the Sahara's vast golden landscapes
✓Tour the 16th-century Tamegroute Quranic library and traditional pottery workshops
✓Journey through the Draa Valley's palm-fringed oases and historic ksours

Insider tips

★Book a camel ride at sunrise from your bivouac—the dunes are magical and far less crowded than midday treks
★The Tamegroute library is small but deeply atmospheric; arrive early to avoid afternoon tour groups
★Bring a headlamp or torch for the bivouac; the desert has zero light pollution and navigating after dark requires it
★Request a driver-guide who speaks your language fluently if multi-lingual experience matters to you

Good to know

•Hotel pickup from Marrakech in the early morning (exact time confirmed at booking); return arrival typically evening of Day 3
•Bivouac accommodation is basic but comfortable—twin mattresses with blankets, shared facilities; no electricity or wifi
•Bring sun protection (SPF 50+, hat, sunglasses), warm layers for cold desert nights, and sturdy hiking boots for dune trekking
•The drive is long (8–10 hours combined over 3 days); expect washboard roads and variable comfort on the 4x4
•Accessible mainly for mobile travellers; uneven terrain, high-altitude passes, and remote location not suitable for wheelchairs or limited mobility

Who it's for

Adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts comfortable with rustic camping and long drivesCulture and heritage lovers interested in Berber villages, kasbahs, and Islamic historyPhotographers seeking dramatic landscapes and authentic desert scenesFirst-time Sahara visitors wanting a guided, all-inclusive desert experience

Best time to visit

October to April offers cooler daytime temperatures (15–25°C) and comfortable nights ideal for desert exploration; avoid June–August when heat exceeds 40°C. Early morning departures and sunset camp hours showcase the dunes at their most photogenic.

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Reviews

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Sarah R.

Jun 2026

Hana our guide very good, and the bit at the end nobody expects we love it. Is much better than the tour we do in Marrakech before. We are very happy, recommend to all!

Aisha L.

Mar 2026

our guide Omar couldnt do enough for us and a stop the guide added on the fly was the highlight, and worked great for a solo traveller like me, and ran the full 4 hours promised.

Yuki F.

Sep 2025

a stop the guide added on the fly unreal. honestly better than the tour we did in Paris last year

Maya F.

May 2025

a little local spot off the usual route unreal. perfect for first-timers, and came away with 200+ photos, loved it

Dan A.

Apr 2025

our guide Pablo had so many stories and a stop the guide added on the fly was the highlight, and honestly better than the tour we did in Cape Town last year.

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