3 Days Marrakech to Zagora & Erg Chegaga Camel Trek Tour
🌍 Tour Overview
The 3 Days Marrakech to Zagora Erg Chegaga & Camel Trek Tour is an authentic Sahara adventure designed for travelers who want to go beyond the usual routes. This tour combines the gateway desert of Zagora with the wild and 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 historic kasbahs, follow the palm oases of the Draa Valley, and continue by 4×4 and camel into the deep Sahara. The highlight is a camel trek at sunset and a night in a remote desert camp under a sky full of stars.
This tour is ideal for adventure seekers, photographers, and travelers looking for a real off the beaten path desert experience.
ℹ️ Tour Info
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Departure: 08:00 AM
- Start: Marrakech
- End: Marrakech
- Tour type: Private desert tour with 4×4 and camels
⭐ Tour Highlights
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n Tichka
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou
- Discover Ouarzazate, gateway to the desert
- Scenic drive through the Draa Valley palm oasis
- Reach Zagora and Mhamid
- Off road 4×4 adventure to Erg Chegaga
- Sunset camel trek in the Sahara dunes
- Overnight in a remote Erg Chegaga desert camp
- Sunrise over endless dunes
🗺️ Full Itinerary
🚗 Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Zagora
Driving time: about 7 to 8 hours
Distance: approx. 360 km
Early pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Drive through the High Atlas Mountains with panoramic stops overlooking Berber villages. Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for international films.
After lunch near the kasbah, continue to Ouarzazate and then drive south through the Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest palm oasis, passing ksar villages and old kasbahs. Arrive in Zagora in the late afternoon.
Overnight:
Hotel or riad in Zagora with dinner and breakfast.
🏜️ Day 2: Zagora → Mhamid → Erg Chegaga Camel Trek
Driving time: about 5 to 6 hours, including off-road
After breakfast, drive to Mhamid, the last village before the Sahara. From here, continue off road by 4×4 across desert plains, dry lake beds, and sand tracks toward Erg Chegaga.
Arrive near the dunes in the afternoon. Meet your camel team and begin a camel trek at sunset across the dunes. Reach the desert camp, enjoy a traditional dinner, Berber music by the campfire, and a peaceful night under the stars.
Overnight:
Remote desert camp in Erg Chegaga.
🌅 Day 3: Erg Chegaga → Foum Zguid → Anti Atlas → Marrakech
Driving time: about 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 toward Foum Zguid. Continue through the Anti Atlas Mountains with scenic stops and lunch on the way.
Arrival in Marrakech in the evening with 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 desert camp in Erg Chegaga 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 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
❓ FAQs – 3 Days Marrakech to Zagora Erg Chegaga Camel Trek Tour
Is Erg Chegaga different from Merzouga?
Yes. Erg Chegaga is more remote, larger, and less touristy than Merzouga.
Is camel trekking included?
Yes. A sunset camel trek is included on Day 2.
Can I skip the camel ride?
Yes. A 4×4 transfer can replace the camel ride.
Are tents private in the desert camp?
Yes. Private tents are provided.
Is this tour suitable for families?
It is better suited for adults or older children due to long drives.
📞 Book Your Desert Tour
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