3-Day Tour to Erg Chegaga

• Embark on a Private Marrakech Desert Adventure
• Discover and Learn About Moroccos Largest Dunes

• Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
• Guide
• Air-conditioned and comfortable 4×4 or minibus
• Half Board Accommodation
• 1st night: Riad Lamane or Similar
• 2nd night: Night in Bivouac
• Camel ride tour in open dunes
• Insurance & Taxes
  

• Personal Expenses
• Tips

What to Pack (and Expect) on the Road to Erg Chigaga

This isnt a resort hop its real desert travel. Come prepared:

• Clothing layers: Days can hit 35°C, but nights drop near freezing. Pack light cotton for daytime, warm fleece or jacket for evenings.

• Sturdy footwear: Closed-toe shoes for walking on hot sand and rocky paths. Sandals wont cut it during camel treks.

• Sun protection: Wide-brim hat, high-SPF sunscreen, and sunglasses are non-negotiable desert glare is brutal.

• Best time to go: October-April. Summer temps soar past 45°C, making travel uncomfortable and camps less hospitable.

• Physical demand: Moderate. Camel riding is easy, but walking on soft dunes requires balance. Not ideal for those with severe mobility issues.

And bring cash in small dirham notes many remote stops dont accept cards. Oh, and manage expectations: roads get rough past the Atlas, but thats the point. You're not just visiting the desert; you're earning it.

More Facts About This Experience

Erg Chigaga sits over 200 km south of Marrakech, deeper into the Sahara than the more commercialized Erg Chebbi. Unlike those dunes, which see hundreds of tourists daily, Chigaga remains largely off-gridno paved roads, no permanent electricity, just pure, wind-sculpted solitude. The area is home to hardy desert flora like acacia trees and rare fauna such as the fennec fox and desert hedgehog. Culturally, its Berber territory, where traditions like communal bread baking and oral storytelling remain alive. While no major films have shot here (logistics are too tough), The Mummy (1999) used nearby Moroccan deserts for its Sahara scenes, and celebrities like Sting and Naomi Campbell have quietly visited private desert retreats in southern Morocco. Locally, the annual Timitar Festival in Agadir celebrates Amazigh (Berber) music but Erg Chigaga itself stays blissfully festival-free, preserving its meditative calm.

Pair It With

Since youre already deep in Morocco, extend the magic. Before your desert tour, spend a day exploring Marrakechs add a hike in the Ourika Valley in the High Atlas, where terraced Berber villages cling to emerald slopes. On return, consider a night tour in Marrakesh. All these experiences complement the desert journey by grounding you in Moroccos layered identity: mountain, city, and dune.

Who's This For?

Solo travelers seeking transformation? Absolutely theres something deeply clarifying about sleeping alone under infinite stars. Couples craving romance without cliché? Perfect. Small groups of friends will bond fast over shared awe and campfire tagine. Even adventurous families with teens can enjoy it if they handle rustic conditions.