Erg Chigaga: Private 4-Day Desert Oasis Trek from Marrakech

Had great 6 days with Ali. He took care of everything we needed. Made a 5h tour through Dades valley with a great view but also very exhausting. Amazing days in the dessert camp.

My partner and I did this tour in late July since we were in town for a wedding. Ali was a wonderful guide, and actually opened up the camp just for us! There was no one else since summer is the low season to go to the desert, understandably. It was really hot but Ali made sure we were comfortable on the drive (good AC) and in the desert, where he took us to an oasis during the day for lunch and gave us cold water. The stops along the way to and from the desert were a nice way to break up the drive, and Ali showed us both tourist attractions on the itinerary and things that felt off the beaten path--we really liked visiting the salt mine and seeing Lake Iriki. The highlight of the trip were the sand dunes and vastness of Erg Chigaga. We love the desert and have seen small dunes in the US, but this desert was really breathtaking and definitely worth the trek. The camp is situated right in the dunes, so we easily walked up the dunes to see the sunset. The camp felt very luxurious with the large tents, bathroom facilities, and Omar and Ali making delicious meals for us. At night they pulled out a bed so we could sleep under the stars! We were even lucky enough to see gazelles in the wild, which Ali was searching for us. This was a trip of a lifetime, highly recommended!

Pros: - Mustafa our driver was very kind, he really took care of us, was a comfortable and save driver and friendly & funny, all the restaurants he chose on the way were good. - Helene for correspondence was always available when we had any questions. - The trip to Erg Chigaga was really an unbelievable experience, you definitely have to walk to the highest sand dune their for sunset (they will show you there). After a certain time you really start appreciating the serenity and pristine nature. There were not to many tourists over all. - the nomads prepared us a tajine and fresh baked bread in the desert, which was one of our best dishes in morocco Cons: - the first night we spend in a simple hotel which was not what we expected (Dades Valley), next time we would prefer a small riad over this place. There was one young waiter which was friendly but the other male workes were a bit unfriendly in our opinion. The room was clean, but beds very hard and pillows very thick.

The Camp ist amazing. Located in the dunes with high comfortable standards. Also the first night in Agdz we had an amazing Riad with fantastic food. Ali and his team a very nice. Would recommend doing a tour with Ali!

The tour was spectacular from the beginning until the end. Starting from Marrakesch, the Guide and real Nomad Ali presented a side of Morocco only a local could possibly do. Through the mountains of the high atlas with stunning views, passing beautiful valleys he taught so much about Morocco, the culture and the different peoples of this amazing country. Arriving in the desert dunes of erg chigagga, you enter another Planet. The Sahara dessert, with the giant dunes is on another level of beautiful and stunning. You experience nomad life in the middle of the dessert with unparalleled hospitality by all the people running the camp. The food was excellent, sleeping under the stars and drinking traditional tea made this trip unforgettable. Thank you Sahara feeling for this experience! I would recommend the tour to everyone. Just bring your sense of adventure with you and you will never forget. Tobias, September 2024

Very nice tour in the desert. It was absolutely amazing. It’s worth every single penny. I was afraid before going to do something too touristic or fake with fixed stages and without possibility to choose what to do. Ali is a great driver. The riad where we spent the first night was great. Erg Chigaga desert was incredible. The dunes are very nice and close to the camp. The camp is super quiet with all you need. The star glazing amazing. One of the best moment was the picnic in the desert: as easy as unforgettable. Don’t miss the opportunity to feel the Sahara.

It was an amazing trip. Ali showed us lots of places we wouldn’t have found on our own and was very nice. He individualised the program and asked us what we wanted to see. It was a really great trip and I especially liked the desert and the camp at Chigaga.

What a wonderful experience traveling from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga. Normally we aren’t big on “tour groups” but this is absolutely the way to get a complete experience in the Sahara The car was luxury as described, air conditioned and private - thank you Ali for the transport! Our riad the first night was the perfect place to rest and the food was delicious. Once in the Sahara, the real experience began as we were the only ones at the camp at the time. Ali, Mohommad, Khalid, and Omar took incredible care of us our two days in the desert. Wonderful food, comfortable facilities, and incredible stargazing. Our camel ride to our afternoon picnic was the definition of RELAXATION. But the real highlight was walking the incredible dunes, steps away from our camp. I can’t recommend this tour group enough, each person made our experience truly unforgettable.

Really cool tour with the best guide Ali ! Had the best food during this experience (better than in Marrakech). Had a nice day with the Nomades, they baked bread for us und did a tour with their dromedars with us. Had 2 nice evenings in the desert camp in a really familiar Ambiente. Loved it ❤️

the lendscape was breathtaking, the people very kind. The most beautiful thing was the sky at night full of stars. I raccomend this experience once in a life. The camp was well located and the food was fantastic. They offer also a lot of activities like the sand surfing, very funny Thanks to Ali, Mohammed and Omar that take us through this fantastic experience