Destination Desert Erg Chigaga Adventure

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About this activity

Step away from the crowds and discover one of Morocco's best-kept secrets: the majestic dunes of Erg Chigaga, the most remote and authentic grand erg in the Sahara.

With Atmosphere Erg Chigaga, you won't just visit the desert — you'll live it. Our expert local guides, born and raised in M'Hamid El Ghizlane, will lead you deep into golden dunes stretching over 40 kilometers, far from the tourist trails of Merzouga.

What makes this experience unforgettable:

Camel trek into the heart of the dunes at golden hour

Breathtaking sunset and sunrise over the Sahara — no crowds, pure silence

️ Sleep under a sky full of stars in a traditional Berber camp

Authentic dinner around the campfire with live Gnawa music

Discover the hidden life of the desert — fossils, nomadic traditions, desert wildlife

4x4 option available for deeper desert exploration

Erg Chigaga is larger, wilder, and sees far fewer visitors — giving you a genuine desert adventure.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: Arabic, English, French
Operated by: Desert Atmosphere Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (7–14 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Private tour
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: Overnight accommodation

Itinerary

Day 1 · From M'Hamid to Erg Chegaga the biggest Sahara sand dunes in Morocco

Stop 1

30 min

Mhamid last village before desert and further 60 km for reach the dunes of Chigaga. Our Agency located in the Center of village M'hamid.
Erg Chigaga

15 min Admission included

This largest group of dunes of the region reaches a height of 300 m on a length of 40 km.

We spend the night directly in nomad tents at the dunes after dinner party

Erg Chegaga Lodge

Day 2 · Erg Chigaga - M'Hamid

Erg Chigaga

16 hours Admission included

A night that comes alive to the rhythms and chants of the drums, castanets and guitars played by nomads; Sahara traditional music. Inspired by the African spirit of dance combined with Arabic rhythm …

In the core of the Nomads campsite Erg Chegaga Lodge we will have a big fire, where we gather to share food, laughter, celebration and friendship.
El Gouera

3 hours

Admire the sunrise over the dunes and enjoy breakfast before departing with 4×4 , Visiting Lac Iriqui, lunch break and stops in panaromic views in our way to com back to M'Hamid

M'Hamid

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

And the next morning after breakfast depart in 4×4 to Mhamid via desert and oasis continued visit oasis after to Mhamid.
Starting point to Safari 4x4

End point

And the next morning after breakfast depart in 4×4 to Mhamid via desert and oasis continued visit oasis after to Mhamid.
Starting point to Safari 4x4

Pickup points

Riad Imuhar Prestige - Mhamid Desert Retreat
Hotel Sunset Houses
Hotel Kasbah Azalay
Hotel Kasbah Sahara Services
Riad Imuhar
Carrefour des Nomades
Riad Activity Arg
Sahara Peace Camp
Hotel Riad Sahara Activity
Kasbah Sahara Services Hotel
Erg Chigaga Desert Luxury Camp
Dar Azawad

and 12 more pickup points

Private driver willing to pick you up from Mhamid directly to the camp and enjoy your journey to the dunes and ride the camel on the sunset time and we will take care of the rest .

Using your ticket

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A maximum of 7 people per booking

Options

Glamping Erg Chigaga one night

Erg Chigaga Lodge Camp

Excursion Erg Chigaga

Duration: 2 days

Piste Erg Chegaga

4x4 Car

Pickup included
Erg Chigaga from Marrakech

1 Overnight desert erg chigaga

Safari,camel ride, Sandboardin

Adrenaline

Duration: 2 days

Pension Complete

Atlas mountain and off-road

Jeep / Toyota

Pickup included