Private 3-Day Erg Chigaga Desert Tour from Agadir

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Duration3 days / 2 nights

Tour typePrivate tour

GroupPrivate Toyota Land Cruiser (1–5 travellers per vehicle)

DifficultyEasy

LanguagesEnglish & French

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About this tour

Reach Morocco's most remote dunes directly from the coast, with no detour via Marrakech. Your Land Cruiser heads inland through Taroudant and saffron country to the Draa Valley and Zagora.

Day two visits Tamegroute's library and potters, then leaves the road at M'Hamid for about two hours of off-road driving to Erg Chigaga. The return crosses the Iriqui dry lake to Foum Zguid and Taznakht.

Highlights

Taliouine saffron country
Draa Valley and Zagora
Tamegroute Quranic library and pottery
Off-road drive from M'Hamid
Sunset and sunrise camel rides in Erg Chigaga
Iriqui dry lake and Taznakht carpets

What's included

Private air-conditioned Land Cruiser with English-speaking driver-guide
Agadir hotel or airport pickup and drop-off
Night 1: Zagora hotel, half-board
Night 2: private tent at a desert camp (shared bathrooms), dinner and breakfast
Sunset and sunrise camel treks

Lunches and drinks
Site entrance fees
Local guides if required
Tips and travel insurance
Luxury ensuite camp upgrade (+€120 pp)

Itinerary

Day 1Agadir – Taroudant – Agdz – Zagora

Pickup in Agadir, saffron country and Taroudant, lunch in Agdz and the Draa Valley drive to Zagora for dinner and the night.

Day 2Zagora – Tamegroute – M'Hamid – Erg Chigaga

Tamegroute in the morning, lunch in M'Hamid, then about two hours off-road to the dunes. Sunset camel ride, dinner and campfire.

Day 3Erg Chigaga – Iriqui – Foum Zguid – Agadir

Sunrise on camelback, breakfast at camp, 90 km across the Iriqui lake, lunch in Taznakht and the drive back to Agadir (≈7–8 h).

Meeting & pickup

Pickup

Agadir or Taghazout hotel, or Al Massira Airport, around 07:30

End point

Agadir hotel or airport, early evening on day 3

Price per person by group size

Private tours get cheaper per person as your group grows. Prices include everything listed under "What's included".

1 traveller€895

2 travellers€525

3 travellers€395

4 travellers€315

5 travellers€285

Frequently asked questions

Can you reach Erg Chigaga in 3 days from Agadir?

Yes, without passing through Marrakech.

Do you pick up from the airport?

Yes, from Al Massira Airport, returning early evening on day 3.

How long is the final drive?

About 7–8 hours with lunch and photo stops.

Good to know

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
Warm layer for desert nights (it gets cold after sunset)
Sunglasses, sun hat and sunscreen
Scarf to protect from sand and sun
Small overnight bag for the camp night
Cash in dirhams for lunches and tips

Additional info

Confirmation is sent by email or WhatsApp after we check availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Child seats available free of charge on request
Most travellers can take part – camel rides can be replaced by a 4×4 transfer
Vegetarian meals available on request
Long driving days with regular photo and rest stops

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure.
Cancellations made less than 7 days before departure: the deposit is kept as credit valid for 12 months.
Date changes are free when requested at least 72 hours in advance, subject to availability.
If weather or safety conditions make the tour impossible, we offer a new date or a full refund.