5-Day Sahara Tour from Agadir: Erg Chigaga, Merzouga & Aït Benhaddou
A relaxed-pace desert tour from Agadir that takes in both Erg Chigaga and Erg Chebbi. Two nights at the same fixed camp in Chigaga give you a full day in the dunes with a camel ride and lunch, before crossing M'Hamid and the Draa Valley to Merzouga. Finish with the UNESCO kasbah of Aït Benhaddou and a scenic drive back to Agadir.
Highlights
- Erg Chigaga, Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) and Aït Benhaddou from Agadir
- Two nights at the same Chigaga camp for a calmer rhythm
- Full day in the dunes with camel ride and lunch included
- Fixed camps with rooms, showers and electricity
- Private 4x4 with bilingual driver, hotel pick-up in Agadir
Itinerary
- Day 1: Agadir – Taliouine – Foum Zguid – Erg ChigagaMorning pick-up at your hotel and drive via Taliouine and Foum Zguid, crossing the dry Lake Iriqui. Late-afternoon arrival at the great dunes of Erg Chigaga. Night at a fixed camp with bathrooms, showers and rooms with electricity; dinner and drums by the fire.
- Day 2: Full day in Erg ChigagaA whole day in the dunes: camel ride, time to relax and lunch at the camp. Second night at the camp with dinner and traditional music.
- Day 3: Erg Chigaga – M'Hamid – Draa Valley – MerzougaDrive through M'Hamid and the Draa Valley to Merzouga at the foot of Erg Chebbi. Welcome at a comfortable fixed camp, dinner and night in the Sahara.
- Day 4: Merzouga – Aït BenhaddouVaried landscapes on the way to the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, with a visit. Free lunch en route; dinner and night in a traditional inn or riad in the ksar.
- Day 5: Aït Benhaddou – AgadirReturn to Agadir with photo stops along the way and a free lunch break. Arrival in the late afternoon.
What's included
Included
- Private 4x4 with English- and French-speaking driver
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Agadir
- 4 nights half board (dinner + breakfast)
- Lunch on day 2 at the Chigaga camp
- Camel ride in Erg Chigaga
- Music evening in the desert
Not included
- Nights in Agadir
- Lunches on driving days
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
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Frequently asked questions
Why two nights in Erg Chigaga?
Staying two nights at the same camp means one full day without driving: camel ride, dune walks and time to enjoy the silence of the Sahara.
What are the camps like?
Fixed camps in both Chigaga and Merzouga, with rooms, electricity, showers and bathrooms.
Which meals are included?
Dinners and breakfasts are included. Only lunches on the road are at your own expense, so you can choose where and what to eat.
What fitness level is required?
The tour is suitable for everyone. Walking is moderate and the camel ride is optional; comfortable shoes are all you need.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Yes. All our departures are private, so the route, pace and overnight stops can be adapted for families and private groups. Contact us on WhatsApp +212 607 752 872.
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