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Sandboarder on a dune ridge at sunset in the Sahara, Morocco
Sandboarding down a steep dune face at Erg Chigaga, Morocco
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3 Day Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Sahara Desert Tour with Sandboarding & Quad Biking
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€390.00 Location: Marrakech Desert Tours Duration: 3 Days

Marrakech Desert Trip 3-Day

Set off on our 3-Day Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Sahara Desert Tour with Sandboarding & Quad Biking for a real adventure. This tour is perfect if you have a few days in Marrakech and want a taste of the Sahara.

You’ll journey from the lively streets of Marrakech to the vast desert, stepping into a whole new world. Picture this: sleeping in a cosy Berber tent at the base of towering dunes, surrounded by the endless night sky. Imagine the sound of Berber music around a campfire, the stars twinkling overhead.

On this trip, you’ll ride camels across the dunes and even try sandboarding. It’s an experience that truly immerses you in the wild beauty of Morocco and the rich culture of the Berber people.

This isn’t just a tour; it’s a chance to see, feel, and live the desert in a way you’ll never forget.

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Dinner table with lanterns set on the sand at Erg Chigaga at dusk
Guests relaxing outside desert camp tents at dusk, Erg Chigaga
Two travellers with camels and a guide on the dunes, Morocco
Three travellers jumping on a dune at sunset in the Sahara, Morocco
Sunset over the flat desert near Mhamid, Morocco
Rolling dunes of Erg Chigaga in afternoon light, Morocco

3 Day Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Sahara Desert Tour with Sandboarding & Quad Biking Map:

Marrakech To Erg Chigaga Dunes In The Sahara Desert Of Morocco Where You Will Enjoy Camel Trekking, Sandboarding And Berber Music Under Stars

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Tour Marrakech desert trip Chigaga Dunes Riding Camel Sandboarding

  • Private Transportation aboard a comfortable and air conditioned 4×4 vehicle
  • Pick up from your Hotel/Riad in Marrakech (or from the airport)
  • Drop off at your Hotel/Riad in Marrakech (or at the airport)
  • English speaking Berber nomad driver
  • Fuel for entire Chigaga travel desert package
  • All nights accommodations
  • Camel trekking in Erg Chigaga dunes
  • Sandboarding in Erg Chigaga dunes
  • Berber music at night around the fire under stars in Erg Chigaga desert camp
  • Free stops when you want

Tour Marrakech desert trip Chigaga Dunes Riding Camel Sandboarding

  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Extra

*The Price Per person

2 Persons

390€ *

3 Persons

360 € *

4 Persons

350 € *

5 Persons or more

300€ *

Tour Marrakech desert trip Chigaga Dunes Riding Camel Sandboarding

  1. 1

    Marrakesh to Agdez

    You'll start your day bright and early at 8 AM, departing from your hotel or riad in Marrakesh to cross the High Atlas Mountains. After navigating the Tichka pass, you'll veer off the main road to visit the Telouet Kasbah. This once belonged to the Glaoui family, known as the Lords of the Atlas. Now, it stands in ruins after the last Pasha fled when the French left.

    Next, you'll head to Ait Ben Haddou for lunch via a newly paved road. This famous Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will be your stop after a delicious meal. After exploring, you’ll journey south to Agdez, where the Dra’a Valley begins. Your day wraps up with an overnight stay in a charming kasbah.

  2. 2

    Agdez to Erg Chigaga Dunes

    After breakfast, you'll have time to explore the rest of the Kasbah. Then, we'll take the ancient caravan road set between the river and the mountains. As we travel, you'll see many villages and gardens, giving you a glimpse of life along the oases.

    We'll drive to M’hamid, the gateway to the desert, and stop at Erg Lihoudi for lunch. Here, you can enjoy a two-hour camel ride.

    Later, we'll continue to the impressive Erg Chagaga dunes, reaching heights of 300m, with 60km of off-road driving. Along the way, you'll experience various desert landscapes—‘erg’, ‘reg’, ‘hammada’, and oases. These remote dunes are a world away from civilization, offering an immense, silent expanse of sand.

    You'll end the day with dinner and an overnight stay in a bivouac of nomad tents.

  3. 3

    Erg Chigaga to Marrakesh

    After breakfast, we'll journey through 90km of desert, passing diverse landscapes like Lake Iriqui, mountains, and fossil sites. We'll stop for lunch in Foum Zguid, the first village after the desert, where you can also freshen up with a shower.

    From Foum Zguid, we'll drive back to Marrakesh on paved roads, passing through Taznakht, a village renowned for its Berber carpets and rugs. Then, we'll cross the High Atlas Mountains again, arriving in Marrakesh by late afternoon.

Questions travelers ask before booking this tour

It is a private tour. Only your own party travels in the vehicle with your driver-guide, there are no fixed departure dates, and no other travelers join along the way. Every tour on this site runs this way.
It takes 3 days. Pickup on day 1 is at your hotel, riad or the airport in Marrakech. On the last day you are dropped back at your hotel or the airport in Marrakech. Our driver meets you at the pickup point between the departure time and 30 minutes after it.
The price shown on this page, EUR 390, is the starting price. The final quote depends on your travel dates, how many people are traveling and the accommodation level you choose. Send us your dates and we reply with a fixed quote within 24 hours.
Cancel more than 50 days before the departure date and you get a full refund. Cancellations less than 50 days before departure, and no-shows, are not refunded. Tickets for events or attractions and airport transfers are non-refundable. The full booking terms are on our Terms and Conditions page.
Most days are spent in a private vehicle, with stops for short walks in kasbahs, gorges and villages. The camel ride to the desert camp takes about one to two hours; if you would rather not ride, tell us when booking. Tell us about any mobility, dietary or medical needs in writing before you confirm and we plan the days around them.
Yes. The day-by-day plan on this page is a starting point. You can add a night, swap a stop, change the pace or combine it with another route; we confirm the changes and the price in writing before you book.
A valid passport is required, and citizens of most countries, including the EU, UK, US, Canada and Australia, can enter Morocco without a visa for stays of up to 90 days; check the current rules for your nationality before you travel. Travel insurance that covers cancellation, medical care and luggage is strongly recommended and is your responsibility.

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