Day Trip From Zagora To Chigaga Desert By 4 WD
Sett off on an exhilarating private full-day journey from Zagora to Erg Chigaga, commencing at approximately 8.00 am. This adventure will lead you deep into the heart of the Moroccan Sahara desert via a rugged 4WD car. Your full day trip and excursion to the majestic dunes of Erg Chigaga dunes will provide you with a unique opportunity to bask in the serenity of the countryside, witness desert wildlife, and marvel at the Acacia and Tamarix trees, a distinctive feature of the M’Hamid El Ghizlane and Erg Chigaga Desert region. The entire route comprises rugged terrain, with tracks, stones, and sandy pathways, leading you through the natural well of the desert before venturing off-road. During this expedition, you’ll traverse an ever-changing landscape, from the stone desert to barren light brown sand plateaus, the enchanting acacia tree forest, sacred oases, and towering hills with breathtaking panoramic views of the sea of sand. Along the way, you’ll have a unique opportunity to encounter and share tea with desert-dwelling nomads. Within a short drive, you’ll arrive at the magnificent Erg Chigaga sand dunes, spanning an impressive 45 kilometers. Here, a comfortable Traditional camp awaits you for a delightful lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll embark on a camel ride to explore the Chigaga sand dunes further, 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 Zagora in the late afternoon.
Full Day Trip to Erg Chigaga Dunes from Zagora Highlight:
- Explore Kasbahs in Tamgroute or Amezrou.
- Traverse the majestic Erg Chigaga Sahara sand dunes.
- Experience an off-road expedition through the authentic Erg Chigaga desert.
- Immerse yourself in a full day of desert exploration.
- Visit a nomadic Bedouin family in their traditional tent.
- Savor a grilled bivouac lunch.
- Embark on a camel ride amidst the Chigaga sand dunes.
- Journey through the picturesque Draa Valley.
Day Excursions from Zagora to Erg Chigaga Itinerary:
Morning: Zagora – Erg Lihoudi – Holy oasis – Erg Chigaga
Our adventure begins from Zagora, typically at around 8.00 am, although we can accommodate your appropriate departure time. We’ll head southward for approximately about an hour and a quarter along a well-traveled route before veering onto a track road. As we continue our journey, you’ll be treated to a diverse landscape featuring distinctive sand dunes in this area and the unique plants of the desert. We’ll make occasional stops to capture the breathtaking scenery through the pictures. After approximately three and a quarter hours of travel, we’ll arrive at our fixed camp amidst the real Erg Chigaga sand dunes. Here, you’ll be warmly welcomed and served Desert tea with lunch. You’ll also have the option to try experience by sandboarding, or we can arrange a trek on foot with camel ride for you, allowing you to explore the depths of the sand dunes and witness the mesmerizing sand sea.
Evening: Erg Chigaga – M’hamid – Tamgroute – Zagora
As the day draws to a close, and you’ve savored all the activities this excursion offers, we’ll depart from Chigaga late in the afternoon, journeying back to Zagora via the enchanting Draa Valley 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 the old Jewish Kasbah quarter of Amezerou or explore Tamegroute near Zagora, depending on your time and interests. Your knowledgeable driver will accompany you back to your destination in Zagora, concluding your memorable full-day excursion, a private Sahara desert tour from Zagora to Erg Chigaga, by 4WD.
Services Included in The Day Trip To Chigaga: :
✅ Hotel/Riad pickup .
✅ 4×4 vehicle with a skilled driver.
✅ Moroccan hospitality.
✅ Lunch Meal.
✅ Nomadic family visit.
✅ Guided walks and explorations.
✅ Sandboarding experience.
✅ Camel ride tour experience
✅ Kasbah and Desert Oasis visit
✅ Hot drinks.
✅ Mineral water.
✅ Tour sales tax.
Additional info About Day Trip To Chigaga & Oasis:
? Prices are per person.
? Each person will ride his own camel.
? We provide meals for vegetarians
? 20% discount for cheldern under 10 years old.
? Free for children under 4 years old.
? We offer transportation services.
? Transportation from the airport.
? Transportation from your location.
? Organize your special occasions.
? Our car is licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
? Our car has comprehensive insurance
♂ 2 people 95€
♂ 3 people 75€
♂ 4 people 65€
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