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Zagora's palm-lined desert-edge streets at dusk, gateway to the Sahara

2 days / 1 night · from Zagora

Zagora to Erg Chegaga: 2 Days / 1 Night by 4x4

Down the Draa Valley, past Tamgroute's green pottery, straight into the sand sea.

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from $120 / person

The journey

Day by day

Route: Zagora > Tamgroute > M'Hamid > Erg Chegaga > M'Hamid > Tamgroute > Zagora

  1. Day 1

    Zagora, Tamgroute, M'Hamid, Erg Chegaga

    Drive the Draa Valley with an optional stop in Tamgroute (green pottery, Quranic library), lunch in M'Hamid, then off-road to Erg Chegaga. Welcome mint tea, sunset camel ride, sandboarding, traditional dinner, campfire with Berber music. Overnight desert camp.

    A potter's hands shaping green-glazed ceramics in a traditional Tamgroute workshop

  2. Day 2

    Erg Chegaga back to Zagora

    Sunrise over the dunes, breakfast, return via M'Hamid, Tamgroute and the Draa Valley, arriving in Zagora before noon.

    Erg Chegaga dunes at first light under a soft pink and gold gradient sky

What’s included

Included

  • Private 4x4 with A/C, fuel, English-speaking driver/guide
  • 1 night desert camp accommodation (private tent)
  • Dinner and breakfast at camp, vegetarian available
  • Camel ride, welcome tea, campfire with Berber music

Not included

  • Flights to/from Morocco
  • Lunch (stops at local restaurants)
  • Personal expenses (drinks, tips, souvenirs)
  • Extra activities (quad biking, luxury upgrade) unless booked in advance

Good to know

Difficulty
Easy. Suitable for most travelers.
Group size
Private tour, your group only
Guide languages
English, French, Arabic, Tamazight
Meeting point
Your accommodation in Zagora, morning pickup
What to bring
Warm layer for the night · Sunscreen and hat · Camera

Questions about this tour

Why start from Zagora instead of Marrakech?

Zagora sits at the edge of the Draa Valley, half a day closer to the dunes. If you are already in the southeast, this tour gets you a night in Erg Chegaga without backtracking to Marrakech.

Is the camel ride or the 4x4 the main way into the dunes?

The 4x4 covers the off-road distance from M'Hamid to the camp; the camel ride is the sunset and sunrise experience on the high dunes near camp. You get both.

Are Tamgroute stops guaranteed?

They are optional and time-flexible: tell your driver on the day and the stops are built in or skipped as you prefer.

Rated 5.0/5 on Google Maps · Free cancellation 7+ days before departure

Reviews

Travelers on the dunes

5.0 on Google Maps
“Had an incredible experience with DuneTour. Everything was well organized, the responses while booking were quick and all our questions were answered. We had a dust storm, although it didn't prevent us from going for a camel ride to the high dunes. The tents were comfortable and the food was good. What I have to point out were the people. Our guide was incredible, he was so lively and just happy to show us the desert. We were also lucky to see gazelles in the wild. Would definitely recommend.”

Alen Kospanov

Local Guide · 7 months ago

“Mustafa was an excellent driver through the desert!! The trip was magnificent. We had a great lunch, and had a lot of time to make a walk on the sand dunes. Mustafa: thank you for the great day!!”

Patricia Vonk

Google review · 5 months ago

“It was a very wonderful experience and very wonderful people. I advise you to try the trip with them. You will enjoy every moment. Thank you.”

Rafael Jamess

Google review · a year ago

“A magical trip with Mustafa! A huge thank you to our guide for this extraordinary trip to the desert! The desert can be an intimidating place, but he made us feel completely at ease and safe from beginning to end. In addition to being very organized and friendly, Mustafa is incredibly fun and entertaining. He made this adventure unforgettable. We highly recommend him!”

JP Roux

Google review · 3 months ago

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