🌍 3 Days Tour to Erg Chegaga Desert from Marrakech Overview
The 3 Days Tour to Erg Chegaga Desert from Marrakech is an adventurous Sahara experience for travelers seeking remote landscapes and authentic desert exploration. Erg Chegaga is one of Morocco’s wildest and least visited dune regions, offering vast sand dunes, silence, and untouched beauty far from mass tourism.
Starting from Marrakech, the journey crosses the High Atlas Mountains, visits ancient kasbahs, follows the lush Draa Valley, and continues off road by 4×4 into the heart of the Sahara. Highlights include camel trekking, sunset over massive dunes, and a night in a remote desert camp under a sky full of stars.
This tour is ideal for adventure lovers, photographers, and travelers looking for a true off the beaten path 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 the 3 Days Tour to Erg Chegaga Desert
- 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 scenic Draa Valley palm oasis
- Off road 4×4 adventure to Erg Chegaga dunes
- Sunset camel trekking in the Sahara
- Overnight in a remote desert camp
- Traditional dinner and Berber music
- Sunrise over the dunes
🗺️ Itinerary of 3 Days Tour to Erg Chegaga Desert from Marrakech
🚗 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. Drive through the High Atlas Mountains with scenic photo stops. Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for many international movies.
After lunch, continue to Ouarzazate and follow the Draa Valley, lined with palm groves and kasbah villages, until reaching 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 south to Mhamid, the last village before the Sahara. From here, continue off road by 4×4 across hammada, dry lake beds, and sand tracks toward Erg Chegaga.
Arrive at the dunes in the afternoon. Enjoy a camel trek at sunset, 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 watch sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, depart Erg Chegaga by 4×4, crossing the dry lake of Iriki and desert landscapes toward Foum Zguid.
Continue through the Anti Atlas Mountains, enjoying dramatic scenery and lunch on the way. Return to 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 in a 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 driving and off road travel
- This tour is best for adventurous travelers
- Desert nights can be cold, especially in winter
- Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes, and warm layers
- A small backpack is recommended for the desert night
📞 Book Your 3 Days Tour to Erg Chegaga Desert from Marrakech
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📧 Email: contact@marrakechfabuloustravel.com
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❓ FAQs – 3 Days Tour to Erg Chegaga Desert from Marrakech
Is Erg Chegaga better than Merzouga?
Erg Chegaga is more remote and wild. Merzouga is easier to reach and more developed. Both are beautiful but offer different experiences.
Is this tour suitable for children?
It is better suited for adults and older children due to long drives and off road travel.
Are the desert camp tents private?
Yes, private tents are provided.
Can I skip camel trekking?
Yes, a 4×4 transfer can replace the camel ride.
How far is Erg Chegaga from Marrakech?
The distance is long and includes off-road driving, which is why the tour is designed as a private adventure.?
We recommend booking a few days in advance, especially during peak travel seasons.
