Chegaga desert is the wildest desert in Morocco, only reachable by SUVs and experienced drivers, it has succeeded in preserving its charm, its tranquility and authenticity as an untouched desert. The peacefulness and feeling of liberty that you get in Chegaga is unmatched in any other desert destination. Once there, no minivans, small cars or large groups of tourists in sight, and that makes a big difference.
Chegaga wild desert 3D
Desert
Tizi N'Tichka pass - 2260m
Camel caravane
Desert Dune
Ait benhaddou Kasbahs
Mhamid camp
Telouet Kasbah
Ait Benhaddou
Ait Benhaddou
Desert dune
Camel ride
Ouarzazate Kasbah
Camel smile
zagora desert
Dades gorges
Camel ride
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Tour Overview
Tour map
Tour Itinerary
Leaving Marrakech towards the Atlas mountains, we will cross the high pass of Tichka, and descend via Ounila valley, make a stop at the Kasbah of Telouet, then continue to Ait benhaddou for a guided walking visit of the village. After Ait benhaddou, we will head to Ouarzazate, with optional visits to one of the cinema studios there.
We will continue our drive south towards Zagora via the Draa valley and its long stretched palm-groves.
We will spend the night in a nice hotel with diner included.
Overnight Options
SILVER
- Tizi Camp
GOLD
- Dar Soufiane
- Riad Lamane
- Azalai Lodge
Leaving Zagora after a nice breakfast,we will visit the town of Tamegroute, and some pottery artisanal work, then follow the path until M'hamid village, where the asphalt ends and begins the off-roading track towards Chegaga dunes, crossing arid landscapes, desert rivers and tiny dunes on the way. Arriving at around 4 pm to our destination camp in the middle of nowhere, You will ride the camels from the camp and head to the large dunes for a mesmerizing tour during sunset time,
Once back at the camp, you will be greeted with mint tea, and will be shown to your tents to relax before diner time, musical plays and ambient are in order.
Overnight Options
SILVER
- Koutban camp
- Desert Bivouac Camp
GOLD
- Touareg Dream Camp
- Azalai camp
- Chigaga luxury camp
DIAMOND
- La Gazelle camp
Early morning start to enjoy the sunrise over the golden dunes of Chegaga, and after a rich energetic breakfast, we will pack our things and say goodbye to our hosts, continuing our route throughout the barren desert and plateaus, crossing the dried vast lake of Iriqui. We will regain the asphalt road after a while, and continue heading north towards Marrakech with a lunch stop along the way.
Tour Inclusions
3 Days Private tour
A private tour with your personal driver, for ultimate flexibility.
2 nights accommodations
Private rooms/tents with private sanitaries and showers.
Luxury desert camp
Overnight in luxury desert camp, for a cozy and unforgettable night
Luxury vehicle with A/C
Air-conditioned luxury vehicle for enjoyable drives.
Language speaking driver
Our tours are in English, however you can request another language.
Car Wifi
Driver can share Wifi hotspot connection on-demand.
Bottled water
Bottled water will be provided throughout the tour.
Daily breakfast
Breakfast is included in all accommodations during the tour.
Dinner meals
Dinner meals are included in the southern part of our tours.
Certified city guides
Certified guides speaking your chosen language for city visits.
Tickets to city monuments
Entrance fees for all monuments included in the cities visits.
Local taxes
Local taxes and toll fees are included.
Photo breaks & pauses
Photo breaks and pauses in sites of interest throughout the tour.
Camel ride in Desert
Included in desert tours but not mandatory if you prefer not to.
Baby Car Seat
On-demand baby car seat for the kids comfort and security.
Not included :
- Lunch meals
- Gratuities (optional)
Important notice:
The tour can be reversed, shortened, extended or altered in any way to suite your specific needs and schedule ! Don't hesitate to contact us and ask for other combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
With the rise in interest in vegan and vegetarian food, all our partners are now accommodating this need and offer completely vegan and vegetarian meals. However, this needs to be communicated in advance, either when booking or when meeting your driver for early preparation purposes.
A frequent and definitely good question, if you are not well-prepared, you might not enjoy your time fully in the desert due to the extreme weather conditions. Deserts get super hot in summer, in Morocco, August is the hottest month of the year, with temperatures reaching 50 °C—122ºF, you can literally cook eggs on the asphalt (great for a TikTok clip). With this said, if you can't take that much heat, please avoid visiting the deserts during July and August. If you are okay with this kind of temperatures; it is still highly recommended to come prepared with good sunscreen, sunglasses, a wide hat, light but covering pieces of clothing and some insect repellent, you can also purchase all these items in Morocco. And let's not forget winter days, starry nights are freezing. The mountainous parts of the roads are usually snowy, but all our vehicles are equipped with A/C for that matter, so make sure to bring warm clothes if you take this tour during December-January.
Yes, you will have your own private hotel rooms and camp tents in all our tours, you can choose between different combinations of twin/triple/quadruple (separate beds) or double (single large bed) rooms and tents depending on your number and preferences but you will never share them with other travelers. All rooms/tents are equipped with private bathrooms and showers with hot water.
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