Ouarzazate is the best starting point for a real Sahara experience. From this beautiful desert gateway. You can reach the remote Erg Chigaga dunes, one of Morocco’s most spectacular and untouched desert areas. These tours take you through the Draa Valley, ancient kasbahs, palm groves, and Berber villages before reaching the wide golden dunes of Erg Chigaga. A true adventure for travelers seeking authenticity and peace. Enjoy camel rides at sunset, traditional dinners by the campfire. And unforgettable nights under starry skies at Bivouac Les Nomades. A comfortable and charming desert camp that blends comfort with nomadic style.
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Highlights from Ouarzazate to Erg Chigaga Desert via Foum Zguid
Tours From Ouarzazate to Chigaga desert
The journey from Ouarzazate to the Erg Chigaga Desert via Foum Zguid is one of the most breathtaking adventures in southern Morocco. It combines desert landscapes, Berber culture, and unforgettable panoramic views. This route takes travelers from the cinematic city of Ouarzazate, through the Draa Valley, and across vast desert plains before reaching the magnificent Erg Chigaga dunes, one of the most remote areas of the Moroccan Sahara.
Ouarzazate – The Gateway to the Sahara
Known as the “Door of the Desert,” Ouarzazate is the perfect starting point for exploring Morocco’s wild south. The city is famous for its film studios, ancient kasbahs, and views of the High Atlas Mountains. It’s where your Erg Chigaga desert tour begins — a journey through changing landscapes and authentic Moroccan life.
The Draa Valley – Land of Palms and Kasbahs
Travel through the legendary Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest oasis stretching from Agdez to M’hamid. The valley is lined with thousands of date palms, mud-brick villages, and historic kasbahs such as Tamnougalt and Tinzouline. This lush corridor of life stands in contrast to the dry mountains that surround it, creating a unique and photogenic landscape.
Zagora and M’hamid – Gateway to the Great Dunes
After passing through Zagora, once an important stop on the caravan route to Timbuktu, continue to M’hamid El Ghizlane, the last village before the Sahara begins. Here, the asphalt road ends, and the real desert adventure starts. From M’hamid, the route follows ancient nomadic paths leading to Erg Chigaga.
Erg Chigaga Dunes – The Heart of the Sahara
The Erg Chigaga dunes rise majestically from the desert floor, reaching heights of up to 300 meters. Far from the crowds, this area offers pure tranquility and a sense of freedom. Visitors can enjoy camel rides, sandboarding, and 4×4 excursions, followed by a peaceful night under the stars at Bivouac Les Nomades, an authentic desert camp that combines comfort and tradition.
Foum Zguid – Crossing the Iriqui National Park
From Erg Chigaga, the adventure continues westward toward Foum Zguid, following the legendary Paris-Dakar track. The route passes through Lake Iriqui, a dry salt lake inside the Iriqui National Park, known for its fossils and desert wildlife. As you reach Foum Zguid, you leave the dunes behind and re-enter the rocky plains and mountains that lead back toward Ouarzazate.
A Journey of Discovery
This tour is not only about landscapes but also about people and culture. Along the way, you meet Berber and nomadic families, discover local traditions, and enjoy Moroccan cuisine cooked over an open fire. Every moment from Ouarzazate to Foum Zguid and Erg Chigaga is filled with beauty, authenticity, and emotion.