The 15 Best Zagora & Erg Chigaga Desert Tours in the Sahara

1.2-Day Sahara Tour to Zagora & Ait Ben Haddou

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,925 reviews · 2 days · from $84Our pick

You travel from Marrakech across the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, the Draa Valley, and Zagora. Expect long drives, sunset and sunrise camel rides, a Berber camp dinner, music by the fire, and shared facilities. Drivers such as Ibrahim, Laarbi, and Mohamed Ben Haddou are often praised for safe, friendly service.

“Best part of our trip the walk with the camels and of course our driver Ibrahim.Good job! Thank you👌”

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2.2-Days luxurious experience to Zagora Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,502 reviews · 2 days · from $89

Travel from Marrakech to Zagora with a Spanish, English, or French-speaking driver-guide. Visit Ait Ben Haddou, cross the Draa Valley, ride one camel per person at sunset, and sleep in a private tent. Choose a standard camp with shared bathrooms or a luxury tent with an ensuite. Expect long drives, simple desert comforts, and a memorable Berber music evening.

“Our guide was Mohamed el qayed. He is very kind and paying attention to all details, he goes the extra mile to help customers like me. We will come back thank to Mohamed! Thank you very much Mohamed you make this company bright.”

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3.Zagora 2-Day Desert Safari with Food & Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,137 reviews · 2 days · from $113

Travel from Marrakech across the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou, the Draa Valley, and Zagora. You will ride camels at sunset and sunrise, sleep in a private standard or luxury tent, eat Moroccan meals, and enjoy Berber drums by the fire. Drivers such as Houssain Ford, Mustapha Fadli, and Nourredine are often praised for safe driving and helpful stops.

“This guided desert tour was amazing! It was extremely enjoyable and the long hours in the car were so worth it to spend a beautiful night in the desert camp. Housain Imlil was a phenomenal guide- so nice and helpful!”

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4.2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · from $96

Leave Marrakech at 7:20 am for the High Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, and Zagora. You’ll ride camels at sunset and sunrise, eat dinner at a Berber camp, and sleep in a tent. Drivers such as Hamid, Abdel, Laarbi, and Damou have earned praise for safe driving and helpful stops. Expect long road hours and basic camp comforts.

“My daughter and I had an incredible 2 day trip with this tour company. Laarbi our driver was super kind with WONDERFUL English. Be warned that motion sickness can be troubling for some on the journey through the mountains. Just take precautions and sit in the front. LRead more”

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5.Experience Luxury in Zagora: 2-Day Desert Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 651 reviews · from $107Top rated

Travel from Marrakech to Zagora by minibus or 4x4, stopping at Tizi n Tichka and Ait Ben Haddou before a camel ride, desert dinner, and sunrise breakfast. Guides such as Badr, Adi, Ibrahim, or Houssine may lead the trip. The camp is comfortable, but expect very long road days and limited time in the desert.

“Very google trip in Zagora. The camp in thé desert was very google. Super sunrise in thé desert. Thanks Mourad and Adi.”

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6.Zagora Desert: 2-Day 1-Night Desert Expedition to Remember

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 436 reviews · 2 days · from $181

Travel from Marrakech or Ouarzazate through the Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, and the Draa Valley to Zagora. You will ride camels at sunset, sleep in a Berber desert camp, watch sunrise, and return the next day. Drivers such as Bijad, Ayoub, Idriss, and Faysal are often praised for friendly, careful service.

“We really enjoyed ourselves. It's really an experience that one must do when coming to Morroco. The driver Abdul was a great guide. We liked the city Aït Benhaddou and also our guide there.”

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7.2-Day Zagora Tour from Marrakech Including the Atlas Mountains, Camel Trek and Desert Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 328 reviews · from $111

Leave Marrakech at 7 AM for the High Atlas, Aït Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, and the Drâa Valley. Ride camels at sunset, sleep in a private Berber camp, and return after sunrise. Drivers may include Abdelaali, Said, Aziz, Youssef, Hussain, or Mohammed Lvito. Expect long road days, paid lunches, and basic desert comforts.

“Plus points - The trip is very well organised - Youssef our driver was polite, friendly, accommodating and got us there and back safely - The scenery is great - from tiny settlements to mountains to desert - The desert camp was amazing, and we really enjoyed it - We chose Read more”

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8.Tour from Ouarzazate to Vallee Du Draa and Dunes Of Tinfou

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $186

Travel from Ouarzazate through the Anti-Atlas and palm-filled Draa Valley to Tinfou Dunes on a private 9 to 10-hour outing. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, flexible photo stops, a one-hour camel ride, lunch at Riad Zagora Palms, and time to swim. Guides such as Bachir, Larbi, Said, and Ahmed are praised for clear explanations and friendly service.

“What an unforgettable day! From the very beginning, everything was perfectly organized. Our tour guides were super friendly, funny, and knew so much about the area. For our friendgroup a great day that we will remember!”

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9.2-Day Zagora Desert Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 109 reviews · from $110

Leave Marrakech early for the High Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, and the Draa Valley. Ride a camel to a Zagora camp at sunset, eat dinner under the night sky, sleep in a private tent, then return after sunrise. The air-conditioned minibus carries up to 17 people.

“The whole trip is well organized, a unique experience I'd totally recommend. Mohammed (our driver) was super polite, as well as the people at the camp. If you want to do something different and make the best memories, get on board!”

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10.2-Day Excursion to Zagora Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 93 reviews · 2 days · from $111

Travel from Ouarzazate through the Draa Valley, passing kasbahs and fortified ksar before reaching Zagora by camel. You’ll watch sunset, eat dinner, hear music by the fire, and sleep in a Berber-style camp. Guides including Mohammed, Abdul, Ibrahim, and Yousef are praised for friendly service. Standard and luxury camps are available.

“It was really cool to ride the camels. Definitely an experience of a lifetime! And our tour guide Mohammad was great!”

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11.2-Day Zagora Desert Camp Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 73 reviews

Start at Café de France at 7:30 am for a long but scenic drive to Ait Ben Haddou, the Draa Valley, and Zagora. Ride camels at sunset, sleep in a camp with private toilet and shower facilities, then return through Ouarzazate. Drivers include Mohamed, Said, and others, so service can vary.

“The activity was amazing, we meet amazing people from different countries. Said, our driver, was also great, he was really nice and made the experience 100% better, he is so funny and was always attentive with us The dessert camps and the camels were also an incredible experience, and the guys working at the camp were so funny and friendly We loved our time in this little trip and for sure will repeat near in the future. Recommended 100%”

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12.Overnight Desert Tour to Erg Chigaga Camel ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 23 hours · from $230

This 23-hour private trip takes you from Zagora to Erg Chigaga by 4x4, with guides such as Rachid, Younes, Hassan, and Salah handling the drive and desert stops. You will ride camels at sunset, sleep in a private tent, eat dinner and breakfast, watch sunrise, and visit Tamegroute pottery on the return.

“L'excursion dans le désert de l'erg Chegaga fût magique du début à la fin. Avec notre guide Salah nous avons pu traverser des villages typiques avec ses explications et anecdotes. Très bonne compagnie. Mini safari improvisé. Couché et levé de soleil d'une beauté exceptionnelle sur les dunes amené par nos compagnons de dromadaires. Les repas du soir et du matin étaient de qualité très apprécié et copieux. Le confort des chambres et sanitaires sont bien présents. Sur le retour, l'expérience se termine avec la visite d'une coopérative de poterie artisanal implantée dans un village ancien. Un autre guide du village nous a fait la visite pour connaître toute l'authenticité du…”

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13.2-Day Excursion Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou & Zagora Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 2 days · from $80

Travel from Marrakech to Zagora in two days with an English, French, or Spanish-speaking driver. Visit Ait Ben Haddou, cross the Draa Valley, ride a camel to camp, and sleep in a private Berber-style tent. Guides such as Ibrahim, Mohamed, Simo, and Tariq have earned praise for friendly, careful service.

“Superbes activités. Le guide était au top, de bonne humeur et toujours souriant. Je recommande vivement Ibrahim qui a été vraiment fantastique”

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14.Marrakech 2 days 1 night to zagora desert with camel ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 38 reviews · from $65

Travel from Marrakech to Zagora in two days, crossing the High Atlas, visiting Ait Ben Haddou, and stopping among the Draa palm groves. You will ride a camel at sunset and sunrise, sleep in a Berber tent, and return by air-conditioned vehicle. Drivers may include Bijad, Faisal, Jawad, or Idriss.

“Tutto perfetto! La guida è stata super gentile e disponibile in tutto! Consiglio vivamente questo tour!”

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15.Marrakech to Zagora Desert: 2-Day trip via Ait Benhadou

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 38 reviews · from $89

Travel from Marrakech through the High Atlas and Tizi n’Tichka Pass to Ait Benhaddou, then continue through the Draa Valley to a Zagora desert camp. You’ll ride a camel at sunset, eat Moroccan dinner, hear local music, and sleep in a tent. Chafir guides the kasbah visit, while camp hosts Simoh and Smaïl welcome you.

“This is a wonderful experience, the best guide and driver. The stop places were choosen carefully, the Ait benhadou was a special place and amazing. The camp we choosed was a standard one but it really looks luxury with the clean washrooms and the clean tents. Without forgetting the food, I had one of the best Tajjins there. Thank you so much for this experience.”

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