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3-Day Chigaga Desert Tour
A private 3-day journey toward Erg Chigaga, one of Morocco's wilder and more remote Sahara dune fields, for a quieter desert experience.
- Duration
- 3 days
- Starts:
- Marrakech
- Ends:
- Marrakech
Tour Overview
For travelers who want to go further off the beaten path, this tour follows the Draa Valley — Morocco's longest palm oasis — south to Erg Chigaga, the country's largest and most authentic dune sea, reached only by 4x4 or camel. Fewer visitors, bigger dunes, and a true sense of desert wilderness.
Your journey is arranged for your group only, and the plan can be adjusted around your dates and preferences.
Places on this journey: Marrakech, Sahara Desert, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou.
Highlights
- Ait Benhaddou UNESCO kasbah
- Draa Valley palmeries, the longest oasis in Morocco
- Zagora's historic "Timbuktu 52 days" signpost
- Tamegroute pottery cooperative & Koranic library
- Erg Chigaga, Morocco's largest and wildest dune sea
- Remote desert camp far from light pollution
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 1
Day 1: Marrakech → Agdz
The route follows the Tizi n'Tichka Pass through the High Atlas before dropping to Ait Benhaddou, the postcard-perfect UNESCO kasbah, and Ouarzazate. From here the road enters the Draa Valley, Morocco's longest river oasis, lined with over 1.8 million palm trees and centuries-old kasbahs. The overnight stop in Agdz, a small oasis town guarded by the imposing Jbel Kissane massif, includes a visit to the fortified Kasbah Tamnougalt.
Agdz (guesthouse)
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Day 2: Agdz → Chigaga Dunes
Continuing south along the Draa Valley, the road passes Zagora, famous for its historic signpost marking "52 days by camel to Timbuktu," and Tamegroute, home to a centuries-old Koranic library of illuminated manuscripts and a cooperative producing distinctive green glazed pottery. Beyond M'Hamid El Ghizlane, the last permanent oasis before the open desert, the tarmac ends and a 4x4 or camel transfer leads into Erg Chigaga, the largest and most authentic dune sea in Morocco, with dunes reaching up to 300 metres. The night is spent in a desert camp far from any light pollution.
Erg Chigaga desert camp
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Day 3: Chigaga → Marrakech
After a desert sunrise and breakfast at camp, the 4x4 or camels return you to M'Hamid, from where the tarmac road retraces the Draa Valley through Zagora, Agdz and Ouarzazate, crossing the Tizi n'Tichka Pass back to Marrakech in the late afternoon or evening.
What's Included
What's Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle & driver-guide
- 2 nights (Agdz guesthouse + Chigaga desert camp)
- 4x4 or camel transfer into the dunes
- Breakfast daily & dinner at the camp
What's Not Included
Accommodation & Transportation
Accommodation
Where you stay is matched to your preferences and budget, from traditional riads in the medinas to desert camps in the dunes. Your written itinerary confirms every overnight before you commit.
Transportation
This is a private journey arranged for your group only. Your written itinerary confirms the transport arrangements, pick-up point and daily driving times.
Pricing
| Group size | Price |
|---|---|
| 2–3 travelers | €620 per person |
| 4 travelersper person, group of 4 | €440 per person |
| Solo traveler | €1,150 Solo traveler |
- 2–3 travelers
- €620 per person
- 4 travelersper person, group of 4
- €440 per person
- Solo traveler
- €1,150 Solo traveler
Prices shown are per person unless marked Solo. Contact us for larger groups or a personalized quote. Request a quote
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the 3-Day Chigaga Desert Tour cost?
Prices for this tour start from €440 per person for a group of 4, and €620 per person for 2–3 travelers. A solo traveler pays €1,150. For larger groups or a personalized quote, contact us.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. TOUROCCO runs private, tailor-made journeys, so the trip is arranged for you and your travel companions rather than a mixed group of strangers.
Can the itinerary be adjusted?
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests and pace and we will shape the route with you. Many travelers start from one of our tours and adapt it.
What is included in the price?
Your written quote lists exactly what is included and not included. Ask us for the detailed inclusions for this tour when you send your request.
How do I book?
Send a trip request or message us on WhatsApp with your dates and number of travelers. Our local team replies with availability and a personalized quote. There is no obligation to book.
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