Day Trip to Erg Chigaga Dunes from Zagora – Overview:

Set off on an fascinating full-day trip from Zagora, a private tour to Erg Chigaga Sahara desert, commencing at approximately 8.10 am. This adventure will lead you deep into the heart of the Moroccan desert via a 4WD vehicle. Your day trip and excursion to the majestic dunes of Erg Chigaga will provide you with a unique opportunity to enjoy the tranquility of the countryside, witness desert wildlife, and marvel at the Acacia and Tamarix trees, a distinctive feature of the M'Hamid and Erg Chigaga Sahara region.

The off-road entire route comprises rugged terrain starting from the village of M'hamid, with stone plateaus, driving on paths that are sometimes between sand and over dunes, leading you through the natural desert well which will give you the opportunity to meet herds of camels of all ages. During this exploration, you'll traverse an ever-changing desertique landscape according to climate, from dry rivers to stone plateaus brown hills, the enchanting acacia tree forest, natural sacred oases, and towering sand dunes with breathtaking panoramic views of the sand sea.

Along the adventure-filled road, you'll have a unique opportunity to encounter and share a cup of tea with sahara desert-dwelling family nomads. Within a short drive, you'll arrive at the magnificent Erg Chigaga sand dunes, which extends for an impressive distance of more than 40 kilometers in width. Under the feet of the largest sand dunes, a comfortable luxury camp awaits you for a delightful lunch. In the afternoon, you'll benefit on a camel ride tour to explore the Chigaga sand dunes, culminating in a visit to the massive sand dune known as Elaabidlia, a truly remarkable sight found in southern Morocco. After this enthralling experience, you'll return to the starting point.

Sahara Day Trip from Zagora – Highlights:

• Pass through the scenic Draa Valley
• Off-road tour of Erg Chigaga
• Ride through Sahara sand dunes
• Visit a Bedouin tent in a nomadic tent
• Lunch meal with grilled meat mixed with vegetables, salad and fruits
• Camel ride around the sand dunes
• Sandboarding experience
• Enjoy enough time to contemplate over the sea of sand
• Take time to take photos and visit sites

What's Included:

• Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Zagora.
• English speaking driver/guide.
• Private 4X4/SUV + A/C + fuel.
• A camel ride of about an hour.
• Lunch.
• Hot beverages.
• Mineral water.
• Free time for taking pictures.

Additional Info:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Used cars are insured and licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
• Infant seats available
• Most travelers can participate
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• 20% discount for children under 10 years
• Free for under 4 years
• We provide vegetarians food

Zagora Desert Tour To Erg Chigaga Dunes

Zagora Day Trip to Erg Chigaga Tour – Itinerary:

Morning time: Zagora - M'hamid - The sacred Oasis - Erg Chigaga

Our adventure begins from your stay in Zagora, usually at around 8.10 am. We'll head through Tizi Anagame and Ben Selman for approximately an hour and a quarter along a well-traveled route before veering into an off road. As we continue our journey, you'll be treated to a Diverse desert landscape featuring stone plateaus, distinctive sand dunes, and the unique desert trees such as acacia and tamarisque with various plants. We'll make occasional stops to capture the breathtaking scenery through the pictures and visit the water source in the middle of the oasis. After approximately 3 and a quarter hours of travel, we'll arrive at our camp nestled under the foot of the largest real sand dune of Chigaga. Here, you'll be warmly welcomed by serving a cup of desert tea and lunch. You'll also have the opportunity to ride on a camel and try sandboarding, or we can arrange a trek to the top of the high dunes for you, allowing you to explore the depths of the sand dunes and witness the mesmerizing sand sea.

Evening time: Erg Chigaga - Erg Lihoudi - Tamegroute - Zagora
As the day draws to a close, and you've savored all the activities this excursion offers, we'll depart from Erg Chigaga in the late afternoon, journeying back to Zagora via the enchanting Draa Valley Oasis and the historic town of Tamegroute. If you missed any morning stops or wish to explore the area at your own pace today, we can arrange additional visits. You may choose to visit Tamegroute or explore the old Jewish Kasbah quarter of Amzerou Kasbah near Zagora, depending on your time and your interests. Your knowledgeable driver will accompany you back to your destination in Zagora, concluding your memorable full-day adventure excursion, a private Sahara desert tour from Zagora to Erg Chigaga, by 4WD.