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3 Day Erg Chigaga Desert Tour with Wild Camping and 4x4 Adventure

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Length

3 days

Itinerary

3 days planned

Group

Private

Guides

English, French

Overview

This is not a tourist route, it is a real Sahara expedition into the wild dunes of Erg Chigaga. Far from crowds and paved roads, we take you deep into the desert by 4x4 to places where silence, space, and nature are still untouched.

What makes this experience unique is the feeling of complete freedom: sleeping in a wild camp under millions of stars, watching sunrise over endless dunes, and sharing simple moments around the fire in the heart of the Sahara.

You will not just visit the desert, you will live it. From off-road adventure to encounters with nomadic life and authentic stops like Tamgroute, every moment is designed to feel real, raw, and unforgettable.

Why is the tour by 4x4 and not by camels?

This tour is done by 4x4 to reach the deep Sahara quickly, safely, and comfortably, while reducing long-distance animal use in remote desert travel.

If you are looking for something authentic, emotional, and truly different from standard tours, this journey is made for you.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Zagora → Erg Chigaga ( First night Wild Camp)⌄

    Your journey begins with a 4x4 departure from Zagora

    enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch in the Oasis Sacré, surrounded by palm trees and peaceful nature

    At Erg Chigaga, we set up our wild camping site in the heart of the dunes. Travelers will enjoy a 4x4 arrival into the Sahara, relax at camp, watch the sunset over the dunes, share dinner by the fire, and sleep under the stars in a peaceful desert setting

    Meals: Lunch: On our way to chigaga dunes we will have a stop in the desert for a picnic lunch · Dinner: Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner in the heart of the Sahara, freshly prepared and shared around the campfire

    Overnight: Wild camping in simple tents in Erg Chigaga. Enjoy a peaceful night under the stars in the heart of the Sahara.

  2. 2Erg Chigaga Exploration ( Sec Night Wild Camping )⌄

    Spend a full day in Erg Chigaga exploring the vast dunes of the Sahara. Enjoy walking on the sand dunes, visiting local nomad families, and experiencing their traditional way of life. A picnic lunch will be served in the desert surrounded by stunning landscapes. In the evening, return to the camp to relax, enjoy dinner, and spend another night under the stars.

    Meals: Breakfast: breakfast at the desert camp to start your day in Erg Chigaga, surrounded by the peaceful silence of the Sahara. · Lunch: picnic lunch served in the desert while exploring the desert and visiting nomad families, · Dinner: End the day with Moroccan dinner at the camp, freshly prepared and shared around the fire under a sky full of stars.

    Overnight: wild camping

  3. 3Erg Chigaga → Tamgroute Visit → Zagora⌄

    Erg Chigaga (Departure) After breakfast at the desert camp, we leave Erg Chigaga and begin our journey back by 4x4 through the Sahara. Enjoy the last views of the dunes and the peaceful desert atmosphere before heading towards Zagora.

    Tamgroute On the way to Zagora, we stop in the historic village of Tamgroute. Here you can discover its famous green pottery workshops, visit the old Quranic library, and explore the traditional underground kasbah.Village (Stop Visit)

    We continue the drive to Zagora, where the tour ends in the afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or meeting point.

    Meals: Breakfast

What's included

  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Breakfast

Not included

  • ✕Breakfast on the first day & Lunch on the last day

Good to know

Starts: The tour starts in Zagora, with a convenient meeting point at Guest House. This location is easy to access and ideal for travelers staying in or near the city. Dar toda zagora guest house , Hay draa zagora 47900

Ends: The tour starts in Zagora, with a convenient meeting point at Guest House. This location is easy to access and ideal for travelers staying in or near the city. Dar toda zagora guest house , Hay draa zagora 47900

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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