Chegaga Desert Safari

Colorful sunset over the dunes of the Gobi Desert. Mongolia.
Palm trees in the Sahara Desert near Mhamid, Morocco
MHAMID, MOROCCO, NOVEMBER 18: View of desert with old wooden chairs and table next to a sun shelter with clear blue sky. Morocco 2010.
Colorful sunset over the dunes of the Gobi Desert. Mongolia.
Morocco, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
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Colorful sunset over the dunes of the Gobi Desert. Mongolia.
Palm trees in the Sahara Desert near Mhamid, Morocco
MHAMID, MOROCCO, NOVEMBER 18: View of desert with old wooden chairs and table next to a sun shelter with clear blue sky. Morocco 2010.
Colorful sunset over the dunes of the Gobi Desert. Mongolia.
Morocco, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
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Overview

  • Duration:3 days 2 nights
  • Travelers:30 guests
  • Tour Type:Tour
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian

Travel deeper into Morocco’s wild Sahara and discover the breathtaking, untouched dunes of Chegaga, one of the most remote and authentic desert regions in the country. This extraordinary journey takes you far beyond the usual tourist routes, into vast golden landscapes where silence, nature, and tradition come together in perfect harmony.


Your adventure blends cultural exploration with dramatic desert scenery, crossing ancient caravan routes, traditional Berber villages, palm-filled oases, and the striking landscapes of southern Morocco. Along the way, you’ll experience the rich heritage of desert communities, warm local hospitality, and the timeless rhythm of life in the Sahara.

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Highlights

  • Visit Ait Ben Haddou
  • Explore the Draa Valley and Zagora
  • Off-road 4x4 adventure to Erg Chegaga
  • Visit nomadic families
  • Luxury desert camp experience

Includes/Excludes

  • Private 4x4 vehicle
  • Professional driver/guide
  • 2 nights hotel/riad
  • 1 night luxury desert camp
  • Camel ride
  • 3 Dinners & 3 Breakfasts
  • Lunches & beverages
  • Entrance fees
  • Tips & personal expenses

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Zagora

Depart Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains. Visit Ait Ben Haddou before continuing through the Draa Valley to Zagora for overnight in a hotel.

  • Meals: Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel/Riad

 

Day 2: Zagora – Tamegroute – M’Hamid – Erg Chegaga

After breakfast, visit Tamegroute, known for its ancient Quranic library and green pottery. Continue to M’Hamid, the last village before the Sahara begins.

From here, switch to 4x4 and drive off-road across desert landscapes, dried lakes, and fossil fields until reaching the majestic Erg Chegaga dunes. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset and dinner at your luxury desert camp.

  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Luxury Desert Camp

Day 3: Erg Chegaga – Foum Zguid – Ouarzazate

After sunrise and breakfast, travel across the desert toward Foum Zguid via the dry Lake Iriki. Continue to Ouarzazate for overnight.

  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel/Riad

Day 4: Ouarzazate – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

After breakfast, return to Marrakech via the Atlas Mountains.

  • Meals: Breakfast

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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