The remote dunes of Erg Chigaga from Agadir, by private 4x4.
The remote dunes of Erg Chigaga from Agadir, just you and your driver-guide in a 4x4. Taroudant, the saffron of Taliouine and the carpets of Taznakht, then off the road across the dry lake of Iriqui to the dunes for a sunset camel ride and a night in a luxury camp. Back by M'Hamid, the Draa Valley and a night in a riad at Aït Ben Haddou.
Day one: Taroudant, Taliouine, Ouarzazate, the Draa Valley, a palm-grove riad. Day two: Tamegroute, M'Hamid, the piste, the camp. Day three: the western piste, Foum Zguid, Tazenakht, Taliouine, Agadir.
Two long days around one night; private only; children over 6.
Add a day for two nights in the erg on request.
Suggested programme; your driver adapts it to you.
Pick-up at your hotel at the time you choose: 07:00, 08:00 or 09:00 (07:00 recommended, it is a long day). A walk along the ramparts of Taroudant, the saffron fields of Taliouine and lunch in Taznakht with its rug cooperatives. Then the stony plains by Foum Zguid, a fossil site, and the white expanse of the dry lake of Iriqui to the dunes of Erg Chigaga in the late afternoon. Camel ride as the sun sets, dinner by the fire and Sahrawi music under the stars.
After breakfast, by 4x4 across the dunes and plains to M'Hamid. Back on the road at Zagora, with a view over the Draa oasis, then the palm groves of the Draa and the mud-brick kasbah of Tamnougalt. Through the gorges of Aït Saoun to Ouarzazate (kasbahs and film studios if you wish), then Aït Ben Haddou for the night.
After breakfast, the kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou with a local guide: the alleys, the mud-brick houses above the river and its story as a caravan stop and a film set. Then back across the Anti-Atlas by Taznakht and Taliouine to your hotel in Agadir around 17:00.
End of the tripHome, back in AgadirAbout 1,200 km on the road over three days, with regular stops.
Where you sleepThe luxury camp is always included on private tours.
The vehicle and driver-guide are yours alone, so their cost is shared inside your group: the more you are, the less each pays. Children and infants pay 80 %.
No hidden extras. What you see here is the full list, for every traveller.
Answered by our team in Marrakech · updated October 2026
Because it can only be reached by 4x4 across desert tracks, far from roads and towns. It is much quieter than Merzouga.
From Foum Zguid to the dunes, and from the dunes to M'Hamid, there is no road: only sand, gravel and the dry lake of Iriqui.
Yes. Erg Chigaga Luxury Desert Camp has a private bathroom in every tent.
Yes. Your 4x4 takes you straight to the camp.
In Riad Ouinz, in the village of Aït Ben Haddou, so you can visit the kasbah early the next morning.
No. Your driver-guide, the vehicle, fuel, all local guides, your stays, dinners, breakfasts and the camel ride are in the price. Only lunches, drinks, entrance fees and tips are extra.
Yes. From Aït Ben Haddou we can drive you over the High Atlas to Marrakech instead. Ask us when you book.
Cancellation is free up to 7 days before departure. Children pay 80% of the adult price on multi-day tours.
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