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Private Sahara Luxury Camp — Erg Chigaga

Four private days to an exclusive-use camp on Morocco's wildest dunes

Private & bespoke 4 days 2–6 travellers (private) Marrakech → Zagora → M'hamid → Erg Chigaga Moderate

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Duration

4 days

Group size

2–6 travellers (private)

Difficulty

Moderate

Languages

English, French, Berber

From / person

$3,200

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Overview

Four fully private days to Erg Chigaga — the wildest dunes in Morocco, 40km past the last paved road. An exclusive-use solar-powered luxury camp with en-suite tents, private chef and a dune sunset set up for you alone.

Erg Chigaga is the Sahara almost nobody reaches. Where the popular Erg Chebbi sits beside a tarmac road, Chigaga lies a further 40km of off-road piste beyond the last village of M'hamid — a three-hour 4x4 crossing of stone desert and isolated oases with no other vehicle in sight. The silence and the night sky are unmatched anywhere in the country.

For this private journey we reserve an exclusive-use luxury camp: a handful of generous tents with real beds, linen and en-suite bathrooms, a private chef, a covered lounge, and not another guest in sight. We take the scenic route over the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, through the palm-fringed Draa Valley with a night in a Zagora kasbah, then off the tarmac into the deep dunes for two nights.

Every sunset is staged for you — a dune-crest table, lanterns, chilled mint tea — and every evening ends with a private fire and gentle gnaoua music. It is the desert at its most exclusive, and it tailors perfectly into a honeymoon or a milestone celebration.

Trip highlights

Exclusive-use luxury camp on the remote Erg Chigaga dunes
Private chef, en-suite tents and a covered desert lounge
High Atlas crossing via the Tizi n'Tichka pass and Aït Ben Haddou
Draa Valley date palms and a night in a Zagora kasbah
Private 4x4 off-road crossing — 40km past the last road
A dune-crest sunset and fire set up for you alone

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Inside the trip.

Day-by-day itinerary

Marrakech → Marrakech

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Day 1 · Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Zagora
Tizi n'Tichka · Draa Valley · 380km
Private pickup from your riad and a chauffeured crossing of the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, with a stop at the UNESCO kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou. South through Ouarzazate into the Draa Valley to a kasbah guesthouse in Zagora for the night.
Kasbah guesthouse, Zagora L · D
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Day 2 · Zagora → M'hamid → Erg Chigaga
Draa south · off-road to the dunes
A morning at the green-glazed pottery and Quranic library of Tamegroute, then south to M'hamid where we switch to a private 4x4 for the three-hour off-road crossing to your exclusive-use camp. A camel ride at golden hour and a dune-crest sunset table set just for you.
Exclusive luxury Sahara camp, Erg Chigaga B · L · D
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Day 3 · A free day in the dunes
Erg Chigaga
Sunrise over the empty erg, a private chef's breakfast, and a completely free day — sandboarding, a 4x4 loop to the Iriki dry lake, or pure stillness. A second sunset, a private fire and gnaoua music under the stars.
Exclusive luxury Sahara camp, Erg Chigaga B · L · D
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Day 4 · Chigaga → Marrakech
Off-road return · 430km
A final dune sunrise, then the 4x4 crossing back to M'hamid and a chauffeured return to Marrakech via a different valley route for fresh scenery. Back in the city by evening.
B · L

Cities & regions on this trip

You'll experience 5 destinations.

Each stop has its own deep-dive guide — geography, history, best season, things to see, and other tours that visit it. Tap any card to open its dedicated page.

Imperial city · Central Morocco

Marrakech

Palace riads, private gardens and the Atlas beyond — the red city at its most romantic.

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Erg Chebbi · Southeast Morocco

Sahara & Merzouga

The Sahara at its most romantic — 150m dunes, candlelit private camps and a sky full of stars.

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Pre-Sahara · Southern Morocco

Ouarzazate & Aït Ben Haddou

Cinematic kasbahs and golden-hour romance on the road south to the dunes.

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Draa Valley · Southeast Morocco

Zagora

Gateway to Erg Chigaga — a palm-lined oasis at the threshold of the deep, private Sahara.

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Draa Valley · Far south Morocco

M'Hamid el Ghizlane

Where the road ends and the deepest Sahara begins — the private gateway to the exclusive, secluded camps of Erg Chigaga.

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The route

Map of Private Sahara Luxury Camp — Erg Chigaga

7 stops across Sahara. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.

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Marrakech
Start
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Aït Ben Haddou
Day 1 stop
3
Zagora
Night 1
4
Tamegroute
Library stop
5
M'hamid
4x4 switch
6
Erg Chigaga
Nights 2–3
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Marrakech
End

What's included

Private English-speaking driver-guide for the duration
Vehicle (sedan, 4x4 or minivan) with fuel, tolls and parking
All listed accommodation in hand-picked riads, kasbahs or desert camps
Daily breakfast and meals as noted in the itinerary
All listed entrance fees and guided activities
Airport pickup and drop-off with flight tracking
Bottled water and snacks on board
24/7 WhatsApp concierge based in Marrakech
Exclusive-use luxury camp with en-suite tents and private chef
Private 4x4 and specialist off-road driver for the Chigaga piste
Camel ride and a private dune-crest sunset set-up
Private fire and gnaoua music on both desert evenings

Not included

International flights to/from Morocco
Travel insurance (we recommend a provider)
Alcoholic drinks and personal shopping
Optional activities marked “add-on” in your quote
Tips for driver, guides and camp staff
Sandboard hire (available at camp)

What to bring

Pack light, pack smart.

Comfortable walking shoes (medina cobblestones)
Layers — even desert nights can drop to 5°C
Sun hat, sunglasses, SPF 30+
Modest cover-up for mosques and conservative areas
Reusable water bottle (we refill on the road)
Adaptor for Type C/E plugs (220V)
Warm layer for Sahara nights — Chigaga can drop to 5°C in winter
Headlamp for the predawn dune climb
Lightweight scarf for the off-road crossing (dust)

Frequently asked

Questions about this tour.

Is "Private Sahara Luxury Camp — Erg Chigaga" private or a group tour?

100% private. Just you and the people you book with — your own driver, vehicle and pace from start to finish. We never pool travellers.

Can I change the dates or itinerary?

Yes. Every itinerary is a starting point. Add a day, swap a riad, change the start city — we'll re-quote in 24 hours and lock the price in writing before any deposit.

How fit do I need to be?

Easy. Light walking on medina cobblestones, plus optional activities you can opt in or out of on the day.

When should I book?

For high season (Oct–Apr) and any trip involving the Sahara or hot-air balloon, book 8–12 weeks ahead. Last-minute (under 14 days) is usually still possible with a phone call.

What makes the camp 'exclusive-use'?

We reserve the entire camp for your party alone — no other guests. You have the lounge, the chef, the fire and the dunes to yourselves, which is exactly what makes Chigaga special for honeymoons and private celebrations.

How does Erg Chigaga differ from Erg Chebbi at Merzouga?

Erg Chebbi sits beside a tarmac road and draws crowds. Chigaga is 40km of off-road piste beyond the last village — far wilder, far quieter, with 200m dunes and a night sky untouched by any town light. For a private luxury experience, Chigaga is the better choice.