3-Day Agadir to Erg Chigaga Desert Tour
Tour Description:
Embark on a breathtaking 3-day journey from Agadir to the majestic dunes of Erg Chigaga. Travel through the stunning landscapes of the Draa Valley, visit historical kasbahs, and experience the charm of Berber villages. Enjoy a camel ride, witness a magical Sahara sunset, and spend a night in a desert camp under a sky full of stars.
Tour Highlights:
✔ Travel through Taliouine, Taznakht, and the scenic Draa Valley
✔ Visit the historic Kasbah of Tamnougalte
✔ Explore Tamegroute and its famous pottery workshops
✔ Discover M’hamid, the gateway to the Sahara
✔ Camel trek in the dunes of Erg Chigaga
✔ Witness a breathtaking sunset over the Sahara
✔ Spend a magical night in a desert camp with traditional Berber dinner
✔ Drive along the legendary Paris-Dakar rally route
✔ Stop at Foum Zguid and the dry lake of Iriqui
Itinerary:
Day 1: Agadir – Taliouine – Agdez – Zagora
Depart early in the morning from Agadir in a private 4×4 with a driver, heading southeast. Travel through Taliouine and Taznakht, stopping for lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, visit the historic Kasbah of Tamnougalte before continuing through the picturesque Draa Valley to reach Zagora. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Day 2: Zagora – M’hamid – Erg Chigaga
After breakfast, set off in a 4×4 towards the vast dunes of Erg Chigaga. Along the way, stop in Tamegroute to visit a traditional pottery workshop before continuing to M’hamid, where lunch will be served. Then, journey deeper into the Sahara to reach Erg Chigaga, home to Morocco’s tallest dunes (300m high and over 40km long). Enjoy a camel ride across the golden sands, witness a breathtaking sunset, and spend the night in a desert camp with dinner under the stars.
Day 3: Erg Chigaga – Taznakht – Taroudant – Agadir
After breakfast at the desert camp, travel by 4×4 towards Foum Zguid, following the historic Paris-Dakar rally route and passing the dry Iriqui Lake. Stop for lunch in Taznakht before continuing the drive through Taroudant. Arrive in Agadir by late afternoon, with a transfer to your hotel.
This tour offers an unforgettable desert adventure, combining breathtaking landscapes, cultural encounters, and the magic of the Sahara.
What’s Included:
✅ Private 4×4 vehicle with an experienced driver
✅ Hotel/guesthouse accommodation in Zagora (dinner & breakfast)
✅ Overnight stay in a desert camp (dinner & breakfast)
✅ Camel ride in Erg Chigaga
✅ Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Agadir
✅ Free time for photos and sightseeing stops
What’s Not Included:
☒ Lunches and drinks
☒ Personal expenses and tips
☒ Local guide fees (optional)