Camel Riding
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Zagora area
Erg Chigaga Dunes
Erg Chigaga (also written Chegaga) is a remote Saharan dune field beyond M’Hamid El Ghizlane, in Zagora Province
- LocationNear Zagora
- TypeDesert
About Erg Chigaga Dunes
Erg Chigaga (also written Chegaga) is a remote Saharan dune field beyond M’Hamid El Ghizlane, in Zagora Province. The final approach crosses rough open-desert tracks, so an experienced 4x4 driver is essential. Multi-day experiences may combine the Draa Valley, Tamegroute, M’Hamid, a sunset camel ride, desert camping and a return route near Lake Iriki and Foum Zguid. Unlike Erg Chebbi at Merzouga, Chigaga is not reached by a normal paved road. It deserves one main Place page even when featured in Tours departing Ouarzazate or Marrakech.
Photos from Erg Chigaga Dunes
Visitor Information
- Located in Zagora Province, beyond M’Hamid El Ghizlane — not near Ouarzazate city.
- Approximately 50–60 km of off-road desert track beyond M’Hamid; travel time varies.
- Also written Erg Chegaga, Chegaga or Chigaga.
- Different from Erg Chebbi and Erg Znigui near Merzouga.
- Things to do: guided 4x4 journeys, desert camping, guided camel rides and dune hiking.
Things to Do in Erg Chigaga Dunes
Hiking & Trekking
14 experiences
Desert Camping
14 experiences
Sandboarding
12 experiences
Sightseeing
73 experiences
4x4 Off-Road
13 experiences
Tours in Erg Chigaga Dunes
Marrakech
3-Day Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Desert Safari via Zagora & M’Hamid
- 3 days
- Pickup included
- Private available
Activities: 4x4 Off-Road · Camel Riding+2 more
From€295/ person
Zagora
Erg Chigaga 4x4 Day Safari from Zagora with Camel Ride & Lunch
- 10.5 hours
- Pickup included
- Private available
Activities: 4x4 Off-Road · Camel Riding+2 more
From€119/ person
Zagora
2-Day Zagora to Erg Chigaga Desert Camp by 4x4
- 2 days
- Pickup included
- Private available
Activities: 4x4 Off-Road · Camel Riding+2 more
From€179/ person
Zagora
3-Day Zagora to Erg Chigaga 4x4 Desert Expedition — 2 Nights
- 3 days
- Pickup included
- Private · min. 2 people
Activities: 4x4 Off-Road · Camel Riding+2 more
From€365/ person
How to Get There
From M’Hamid El Ghizlane, the final approach follows rough open-desert tracks with an experienced 4x4 driver. Do not plan it in a standard car without an escort. A typical 3-day route from Ouarzazate: day 1 Ouarzazate → Draa Valley/Zagora/Tamegroute; day 2 Zagora → M’Hamid → Chigaga camp; day 3 Chigaga → Lake Iriki → Foum Zguid → Taznakht → Ouarzazate.
Travel tips
- Mobile phone coverage in the dunes cannot be guaranteed.
FAQs About Erg Chigaga Dunes
How do you get to Erg Chigaga?
Via Zagora to M’Hamid El Ghizlane, then roughly 50–60 km of off-road track with an experienced 4x4 driver. Multi-day tours from Ouarzazate or Marrakech usually include the drive.
Is Erg Chigaga the same as Erg Chebbi?
No. Erg Chebbi is beside Merzouga and reached by paved road; Erg Chigaga is a more remote dune field in Zagora Province reached only on desert tracks.
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