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Duration

3 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

100 People

Languages

English, Español, Français

5 Days Sahara Chegaga Tour
5 Days • 4 Nights • Ultimate Sahara Adventure

5-Day Marrakech to Chegaga Desert Expedition

Discover the heart of Morocco's Sahara on this epic 5-day journey from Marrakech to Chegaga dunes. Travel through the dramatic High Atlas Mountains, ancient Ait Benhaddou kasbah, lush Ouarzazate Valley, and stunning Dades Gorge before reaching the legendary Chegaga golden sand dunes - largest in Morocco. Experience 2 magical nights in a luxury Berber desert camp with camel trekking, traditional music, and starry skies unmatched anywhere. Comfortable riads and hotels provide perfect rest. Chegaga Desert Tours delivers the ultimate Moroccan Sahara adventure blending culture, history, and wilderness in one unforgettable expedition. Sahara Morocco tours

Day 1 - Marrakech → Ait Benhaddou → Ouarzazate → Agdz (5h drive)
Start your desert adventure from :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} at 9 AM with your driver. Cross the High Atlas Mountains through the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,200m) with breathtaking winding roads and panoramic views.

Visit Telouet Kasbah and the salt mines, then follow the beautiful Ounila Valley. Explore the UNESCO-listed ksar of :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} before continuing to :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} and descending into the palm groves of the :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.

Arrive in Agdz, visit Tamnougalt ksar and local villages. Dinner and overnight in a Kasbah/Hotel.
Day 2 - Zagora → Tamegroute → M’Hamid → Erg Chigaga (4h drive)
After breakfast, drive off-road to discover prehistoric rock engravings in Foum Chenna. Continue to Zagora and visit Amezrou village with its Jewish heritage and traditional silver jewelry.

Explore Tamegroute’s famous green pottery workshops and the historic Nassiriya Library. After lunch in M’Hamid, cross the Sahara desert landscapes toward the magnificent dunes of :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.

Final stretch by camel to your luxury camp. Dinner and overnight in a private desert tent with ensuite facilities.
Day 3 - Erg Chigaga Desert Exploration
A full day to experience the Sahara. After breakfast, enjoy 4x4 off-road adventures across vast dunes, rocky plains, and hidden oases.

Lunch in a peaceful shaded oasis. In the evening, swap vehicles for camels and ride to the top of the dunes to watch a magical sunset.

Dinner with traditional music around the fire. Overnight again at the desert camp.
Day 4 - Erg Chigaga → Foum Zguid → Tazenakht → Taroudant (6h drive)
Wake early to admire the sunrise over the dunes. Travel through the hamada (rocky desert) and cross the dry Iriki Lake. Meet nomads, search for fossils, and rejoin the paved road at Foum Zguid.

Stop in Tazenakht, famous for its Berber carpets, then continue to :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}, often called “Little Marrakech.”

Dinner and overnight in a luxury riad/hotel.
Day 5 - Taroudant → Agadir → Marrakech
After breakfast, enjoy a caleche ride around Taroudant’s ancient walls or explore the souks for Argan oil and local products.

Continue to :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12} for a beach walk or seafood lunch, then take the highway back to :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}.

Drop-off at your accommodation. End of your 5-day Morocco desert trip.
Chegaga Includes Excludes
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Included / Excluded

Included
  • Private 4x4 transport Marrakech-Chegaga-Marrakech
  • 4 nights accommodation (2 desert camps, 2 hotels/riads)
  • Camel trekking in Chegaga dunes
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) in desert & hotels
Not Included
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Soft drinks & beverages
  • Tips for guides & camp staff
  • Optional activities (quads, sandboarding)
Chegaga FAQ Accordion
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time for Chegaga Desert tour?

October to April offers perfect weather. Summer months (June-August) can be extremely hot in the desert.

Is 4x4 transportation comfortable for 5 days?

Yes, our air-conditioned Toyota Land Cruisers are comfortable with multiple stops for stretching and photos.

Can children join the Chegaga tour?

Children 6+ are welcome. Kids under 6 may join with parental consent. Camel rides can be shared with adults.

What happens if it rains during the tour?

Desert camps have cozy indoor spaces. Rain is rare but our experienced team handles all weather conditions safely.

Trek Price Card
TREK PRICE
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ℹ️ Custom Quote
Price depends on season, number of participants, and group size.
  • 📅 5 days of cultural trekking
  • 📍 Sahara, Morocco
  • 👥 From 2 people
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Adults
18+
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Children
6–17
0
Infant
0–5
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