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Marrakech Desert Trip Chigaga Dunes Riding Camel Sandboarding
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Marrakech Desert Trip Chigaga Dunes Riding Camel Sandboarding

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The Marrakech desert trip to Erg Chigaga Dunes Desert Tour from Marrakech is one of the most popular and classical Marrakech desert tours. This is optimal for travelers having few available days in Marrakech and hoping absolutely to have a unique and amazing Sahara desert experience. The Marrakech desert trip to Erg Chigaga dunes in the desert of Morocco will take you from the authenticity of Marrakech to the wildness of the desert to discover a completely new lifestyle and a exotic Berber people and culture. You will sleep in a Berber tent at the foot of Erg Chigaga dunes and enjoy the Berber music around the fire under stars at night. You will also try camel trekking and sandboaring. This Marrakech desert tour to Erg Chigaga dunes is really an amazing travel experience that will give you a clear idea about this amazing part of Morocco and its people.
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Ages 16-70
Duration: 3 days
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Live guide: English, French
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  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Dinner
  • Entry/Admission - Tamnougalt
  • Entry/Admission - High Atlas Mountains
  • Entry/Admission - Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
  • Entry/Admission - Draa Valley
  • Entry/Admission - High Atlas Mountains
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Tips
  • Drink

Start:
  • Marrakesh, Morocco
    We will ill pick you up from your hotel or Riad or Airport
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Infant seats available
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 158540P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 158540P1

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    • Private Desert Tours
      68
      M'Hamid, Morocco
      Joined in September 2014
    • 43gagec
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Trip of a lifetime!
      What an amazing experience!!! IsmaĂŻl was incredibly knowledgeable about all of Morocco and was able to answer any question we ever had! He even recommended ATV riding in the dunes and that became one of our favorite memories we made. So awesome! Also, as an amateur photographer, this was a stunning experience and allowed for quite the array of photo opportunities. We would recommend this company to anybody!
      Written 21 January 2025
    • lagy2025
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing 5-Day Tour from Marrakech to Chefchaouen!
      Private Desert Tours made our 5-day journey from Marrakech to Chefchaouen truly memorable. The itinerary was perfectly planned, with highlights including the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, a magical night in the Sahara, and the stunning blue streets of Chefchaouen. The guide was knowledgeable and attentive, and the accommodations were excellent throughout. Highly recommend this tour for anyone seeking a mix of adventure, culture, and breathtaking scenery!
      Written 7 January 2025
    • ambrogiot37
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect experience
      We had an amazing one-day trip from Marrakesh to the sand dunes near Agadir. Everything was perfectly organized with no delays or confusion, and there was great attention to every detail. Ismail organized everything (sandboarding, quads on the sand, etc.) with total care, continuously ensuring that everything was perfect. They are a completely trustworthy counterpart. Bravi Ambro.
      Written 6 January 2025
    • Trek670555
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome experience!!!
      My wife and I did a 8 day trip through Morocco and Private Desert Tours made our journey amazing! We started in Marrakesh and went through Merzouga Desert, Fes, Schefchouen, etc. We had amazing guides in every town, the accommodations were amazing, everything was well thought and organized. It definitely surpassed our expectations by a lot. A special thank you to our guide and driver Ismail, who made our experience so satisfying. Amazing driver, guide and DJ, with the best musics along the way. Would definitely recommend. Look no further and book now.
      Written 16 December 2024
    • H2366AYandressam
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience!
      If you’re reading this, you are probably looking for more information to make a decision, so look no further, this is *the* agency. We did the tour from Marrakech to Chefchaouen and it was absolutely amazing! A comfortable car, excellent accommodation and experienced and nice guides in the main cities. A special mention to our driver Ismail for a smooth road trip, with carefully planned stops and a great playlist! Couldn’t recommend it more!
      Written 16 December 2024
    • michaelfS8515RP
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      4 Day Tour from Tangier to Marrakesh with Omar
      Just finished the 4 day Sahara tour from Tangier to Marrakesh, through Chefchaouen, Fez, and Marzouga with our PDT driver Omar. Hopefully you're lucky enough to get Omar, but I can imagine the entire PDT team is just as great. We took personalized tours in Chefchaouen, Fez, and Marrakesh, all organized by PDT with local guides born in these cities and I couldn't be more impressed with the stops we made along the way (a tiny, local, hidden away tea shop, medicinal herb shop, tannery, textile shop, bakeries, etc.) and the shop owners in the medinas were welcoming and accommodating. Along the drive from city to city, Omar told us stories, taught us Arabic, and gave bits of history of his country while making stops at picturesque vistas for photos and small collective shops for things like Berber rugs. One of the highlights was the Sahara Desert which is a must see and experience. You should strongly consider PDT for your Moroccan adventure. The owner, Abidene, accommodated all our special requests for the housing needs of 8 people and even arranged for airport pickup and dropoff in Tangier and Marrakesh. Omar was fluent in Arabic, English, and Spanish and learned a few new American 'slang' words during our long drives that I have no doubt he'll be testing out on his next clients. Expect to laugh, be amazed, and enjoy the culture and food of this stunning country and to feel welcomed by the hospitality of the PDT team and the people of Morocco.
      Written 24 October 2024
    • Stive F
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Thank you !!
      My experience with Private Desert Tours in Morocco for 7 days was absolutely incredible. From start to finish, everything was professionally organized. We explored breathtaking places like Fes, Chefchaouen, and Marrakech, along with stunning landscapes in the Dades Valley. One of the highlights was staying at a luxury camp in the desert, where we enjoyed the magical desert atmosphere under the starry sky. Our driver guide Ismaïl was amazing—professional, friendly, and made the journey comfortable and safe throughout. It was an unforgettable experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to discover the beauty of Morocco.
      Written 19 October 2024
    • Zine elabidine L
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommended
      Private Desert Tours offers an amazing experience for anyone looking to explore Morocco. Their team of local guides and English-speaking drivers provide personalized tours that showcase the beauty of the Sahara Desert, Atlas Mountains, and other iconic destinations. With comfortable transport and a wide range of tailored packages, they ensure a memorable adventure, whether it’s a desert excursion or cultural exploration. Highly recommended for travelers seeking an authentic Moroccan experience!
      Written 18 October 2024
    • T6093YEsarahp
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour - unfortunately not as great as it could have been
      We booked the 5 day Marrakech to Chefchaouen tour - The locations, itinerary and stops for photos along the way were all fantastic! We had a great time with the local guides in the main cities and the accommodation was beautiful in every location. Unfortunately we were provided with a driver who couldn't speak English and he was also very new so he could barely communicate where we were, where we were going and how long we would take. We emailed Abidene on the first night to let them know, as always Abidene responded very quickly, an apology and an itinerary were sent to help us get out bearings and the next day it was organised that we would follow another group for their guide to explain things at each stop. This honestly saved the experience and Omar was an awesome guide but it also highlighted what we were missing by not having an experiend, English speaking guide and it became awkward to request indivualised stops because we felt like we were impacting the other group. If you make a booking, request Omar as he was very professional, he had great information and even with two groups to take care of he was always happy and willing to help us with whatever we needed.
      Written 16 September 2024
    • Nirmala P
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      7 day Moroccan trip with our personal driver OMAR
      We planned a trip to Morocco in conjunction with Spain & Portugal. Quite frankly we didn’t know what to expect. We were in luck as we had the trip of a lifetime with memories to haunt us wishing we could return one day. Our itinerary was packed with adventures and the best part was our personal driver for the entire journey as we explored the old world charm Morocco has to offer. Omar Imrann delighted us every moment with his knowledge and charm as he whisked us from city to city. Having a personal chauffeur who is reliable that takes you promptly to your destination is a must in Morocco. Doing this on your own would be difficult I imagine. Omar always was attentive to our needs from the time we awoke to the time he wished us a pleasant evening. Having an insider like Omar allowed us to really see how beautiful Morocco is and how different each district is. I would return there in a heartbeat but only if Omar was our driver because he is one of a kind with a very caring demeanor. He was kind enough to invite us to his parent’s house for which they made us the most exquisite mint tea one could ever have. Every explorer visiting Morocco needs someone like Omar who treats you like family. We can’t wait to see him again one day.
      Written 16 August 2024
    • 86premr
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Moroccon extravaganza
      It was awesome journey with private desert tours Marakkesh , Morocoo with guide and driver Ismael . All thanks to the company and ismael .will visit soon
      Written 27 July 2024
    • 990eltong
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Travel around Morocco with ease and comfort
      We went on a customized tour that included Marrakech, Dades Gorges, the Sahara desert, Fes, Chefchauoen and ended in Tangier at our request. Our driver Ismail was very kind and friendly and made us feel right at home during the tour, while he catered for our every need, including last minute changes. Along the way we ve been to many POIs and Ismail offered interesting insider knowledge, while also engaging other local guides for us. I highly recommend both him and the agency and am willing to do another tour with them in the future.
      Written 30 December 2023
    • Steve H
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Magical experience in Morocco
      Everything about our tour was first class. Abidene went above and beyond with his help in booking our trip. He was very responsive to my many questions and always provided answers in a timely manner. Ismail was our driver and guide and was wonderful in every sense of the word. When our flight landed late, he was flexible with our request to start our tour a few hours late. He navigated the roads like a pro and timed our stops well to make the long journey as comfortable as possible. We spent 2 nights at the Orient Desert Camp, and it was a terrific, completely unique experience. We are very glad we trusted Private Desert Tours to make our experience one that we’ll never forget.!
      Written 26 December 2023
    • K7661RHerikap
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Incredible Morocco
      We booked a 5 day trip from Marrakesh to Chefchaouen and were so lucky to have Smail as our guide. He taught us so much on Morocco’s rich history and culture - he was very knowledgeable and an excellent driver and photographer! He also taught us a few Arabic words and phrases which came in handy during our trip. We stopped by at some incredible places but the highlight of our trip was visiting the desert. Wish we stayed here longer. We also stopped by at the mosque in Casablanca which is an architectural wonder! Abidene was very responsive when we were arranging the trip. As we were concerned over the state/ safety of Morocco after the earthquake, he sent us a video of how Marrakesh was to alleviate our concerns. Highly recommend!
      Written 22 October 2023
    • 205aliciat
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great customised tour experience
      We went on the 5 day Desert Tour From Marrakech To Chefchaouen. We customised our tour from the tour packages offered to include an additional day in Fes. This was provided at a very reasonable price, given the luxury of the hotel and the amount of travelling we needed to do (Merzouga to Fes was 8-9 hours drive!). The organiser was very quick to respond and was well organised. We had Hassan as our driver and he was very accommodating to our needs/stopping whenever we wanted, and bringing to different locations that suited our wants. Overall a great experience, would recommend!
      Written 23 June 2023
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    CPC
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly recommend PDT. Abidene was very responsive during the booking process and Ismail our driver was courteous, informative and a safe driver. We started in chefcouen and ended in Marakesh with 2 spectacular nights at Sakura desert camp
    Written 19 September 2024
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    Thank you 🙏🏼
    Written 31 October 2024
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    Jimena V
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Friends
    Abidene was very responsive to all my questions and always provided answers in a timely manner during the booking process.

    The trip was amazing! Our driver Mustafa was very kind, accomodating, and knowledgeable. He got us everywhere safely and stopped at many viewpoints. This was a wonderful experience I would recommend to anyone.

    Also we had Ismael for the last day tour in Marrakesh and he was awesome too.

    Highly recommended!
    Written 15 October 2024
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    Thank you
    Written 31 October 2024
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    Exploration325906
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Friends
    This was an amazing experience.
    I wished I could have spent more days.
    From the moment my friends and I arrived we were welcomed by Omar.
    He showed us along the 4 days and places we visited the culture, food and in general the history of Morocco.
    Highly recommend.

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    Written 24 October 2024
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    Ximena V
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing trip, with amazing staff.
    Abidene was very communicative throughout the booking process.

    Our guide driver Mustafa was amazing - so generous, kind and incredibly experienced and responsible. He managed the timeline very well so we managed to see all the amazing stops and did everything to make sure we all had a wonderful trip.

    Ismael was also great!

    Highly recommended!
    Written 16 October 2024
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    Thank you 🙏🏼
    Written 31 October 2024
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    Veronica
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2024 • Couples
    Everything so great with this tour! Omar was the driver, always so kind and aware of every detail for us to have a wonderful and safe trip from city to city. The tour guides at each city really great and with so much details to tell us. And also Ismail so kind. Abidene thank you for answering all the questions (I did had a lot hehe) and arranging an awesome tour at Morocco. Totally recommended!!! Even the parents of my husband already did the same tour last month and it was so great for them to. Thanks a lot!!!
    Written 23 November 2024
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    Cheryl
    Fair Oaks, CA9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Friends
    This was a wonder filled tour! IsmaĂŻl did a great job of taking care of us! He is an excellent driver and very kind and patient. We all thought very highly of him.

    We also loved all of our wonderful accommodations…the Riads were beautiful and well kept. Each host and their staff were welcoming, gracious and generous.

    We very much appreciated the guides that were organized. It was very helpful to have them especially since we didn’t have a lot of time in each city.

    We also just loved everyone and everything about the camel and desert camp experience. We wished we had spent more days there! Next time….🙂

    We might note the amount of driving needed for this tour. We were happy to see all the cities and very grateful for the guides, but it was a lot of time in the car.

    That said we really did have a wonderful time! And next time we will arrange to stay longer in each city!
    Written 20 October 2024
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    Thank you 🙏🏼
    Written 31 October 2024
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    Lisa j
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2014 • Friends
    we passing a beautiful time withe private desert tours in morocco
    are trips start from Marrakech to desert chegaga near to M'hamid (small beautiful village)
    in first nights we sleeping in Zagora its was beautiful hotel ans so clean and near from the valley in side the poms trees in next day we courtney to the nomads village and than we start trips by camels to (earg lihoudi) nice dunes and we passing nights in the nomads camps withe nomads music and beautiful sky withe a millions trillions stars its was a magic nights
    in the next day we found the 4x4 waiting for us in the camps than we start tours the high dunes in Morocco 300 M high but before we stop in the oasis for lunch ,in chegaga we sow a best sunset in are life was amazing we have a fun time when we playing by soundboard , in the morning have a beautiful sunrise after breakfast we going back to Marrakech from an other way by foumzgud and we visiting taznakhet berber village its called carpet place an the we crossing the Atlas mountain nice view green and beautiful traditional houses in Berber villages.

    Thanks to the driver and all the nomads peaople for magic nights in desert
    Thank you Abidine taleb for teach are how to use sendboarding
    sorry for my engilsh i wish its was good

    For sure we will comeback someday
    Written 12 September 2014
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    Dora S
    London, UK2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2016 • Family
    We had the most wonderful Christmas in the desert, thanks to Abidim and his great planning. It was our daughters birthday on Christmas Eve when we arrived and he even organised a surprise birthday cake with candles and he and the chefs sang her Happy Birthday! The next day Christmas morning the camels arrived at the Bivouac Sous Les Etoiles and we set off. Our guide and cook Ahmed and Said were super friendly and charming as well as providing delicious meals three times a day. We all played games round the fire at night in the desert camp (out in the dunes). Then back to the Bivouac for the last night where there was live music and more delicious Tagine. Also Abidim is such an interesting guy who has a wonderful outlook on life and is most philosophical. It was interesting finding out about desert and Moroccan customs and lifestyle. Would highly recommend booking through his company. Wish we had gone to Erg Chigaga - maybe next time....
    Written 20 January 2017
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    Berndinajannink
    Nijmegen, The Netherlands8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Friends
    For the second time visiting with a friend...a beautiful experience and Abidine was a very nice host...I will come back here again
    Written 28 May 2024
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    You are welcome any time
    Written 2 June 2024
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    R J
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2023 • Couples
    Awesome trip! Our guide, Ismail, went above and beyond in every regard. Overall we had a great time and I highly recommend this trip to anyone that’s interested!
    Written 26 May 2023
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