🌍 3 Days from Marrakech Desert Tour to Zagora & Erg Chegaga Overview
The 3 Days from Marrakech Desert Tour to Zagora & Erg Chegaga is a true off the beaten path Sahara adventure. This tour is designed for travelers who want to experience both the gateway desert of Zagora and the wild, remote dunes of Erg Chegaga, one of the largest and most untouched dune systems in Morocco.
Starting from Marrakech, you cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit ancient kasbahs, and travel through the lush Draa Valley before heading deep into the Sahara by 4×4. The highlight is reaching Erg Chegaga, where massive dunes, silence, and star-filled skies create an unforgettable desert experience.
ℹ️ Tour Info
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Departure: 08:00 AM
- Starting location: Marrakech
- Ending location: Marrakech
- Tour type: Private 4×4 desert tour
⭐ Highlights of 3 Days from Marrakech to Zagora & Erg Chegaga
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n Tichka
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ait Ben Haddou
- Discover Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert
- Drive through the palm oases of the Draa Valley
- Reach Zagora, gateway to the Sahara
- Off road 4×4 adventure from Mhamid
- Sunset camel trekking in Erg Chegaga
- Overnight in a remote Sahara desert camp
- Sunrise over the dunes
🗺️ Itinerary of 3 Days from Marrakech Desert Tour to Zagora & Erg Chegaga
🚗 Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Zagora
Driving time: approx. 7 to 8 hours
Pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Travel across the High Atlas Mountains with scenic stops overlooking Berber villages. Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, famous for international movies.
After lunch near the kasbah, continue to Ouarzazate and then follow the Draa Valley, lined with palm groves and kasbah villages, to Zagora. Dinner and overnight in a hotel or riad.
Accommodation:
Hotel or riad in Zagora
🏜️ Day 2: Zagora → Mhamid → Off Road to Erg Chegaga Desert
Driving time: approx. 5 to 6 hours including off-road
After breakfast, drive to Mhamid, the last village before the Sahara. From here, switch to off-road driving by 4×4 across rocky desert plains, dry lake beds, and sand tracks toward Erg Chegaga.
Arrive in the afternoon. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset over the dunes, followed by dinner, Berber music, and overnight in a remote desert camp surrounded by towering dunes.
Accommodation:
Desert camp in Erg Chegaga
🌅 Day 3: Erg Chegaga → Foum Zguid → Anti Atlas → Marrakech
Driving time: approx. 8 to 9 hours
Wake early to enjoy sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, leave Erg Chegaga by 4×4, crossing the dry Lake Iriki and desert landscapes toward Foum Zguid.
Continue through the Anti Atlas Mountains with scenic stops and lunch on the way. Arrival in Marrakech in the evening and drop off at your accommodation.
✅ Included
- Pickup and drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech
- Private 4×4 vehicle with air conditioning
- Professional driver guide
- Visit to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- 1 night hotel in Zagora with dinner and breakfast
- 1 night in Erg Chegaga desert camp with dinner and breakfast
- Camel trekking experience
- Off road desert exploration
❌ Not Included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips and personal expenses
ℹ️ What You Should Know Before You Go
- Erg Chegaga is remote and requires long drives and off-road travel
- This tour is best suited for adventurous travelers
- Desert nights can be cold, especially in winter
- Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, warm layers, and comfortable shoes
- A small backpack is recommended for the desert night
📞 Book Your 3 Days from Marrakech Desert Tour to Zagora & Erg Chegaga
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📧 Email: contact@marrakechfabuloustravel.com
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❓ FAQs – 3 Days from Marrakech to Zagora & Erg Chegaga
Is Erg Chegaga different from Merzouga?
Yes. Erg Chegaga is larger, more remote, and less touristy than Merzouga.
Is this tour suitable for families?
It is better suited for adults or older children due to long drives and off road travel.
Are tents private in the desert camp?
Yes, private tents are provided.
Can I skip the camel ride?
Yes, a 4×4 transfer can replace the camel ride.
How far is Erg Chegaga from Marrakech?
The journey is long and includes off road driving, which is why this tour is private.
