Erg Chigaga Luxury Desert Camp
N 29º51′46″ W 6º14′21″
Our camp sits among the high dunes of Erg Chigaga in southern Morocco. As a Sahara desert luxury camp, it offers spacious tent suites with private bathrooms, hosted dining, and guided activities such as camel rides and 4×4 tours. We arrange private transfers and tailor short breaks or longer stays around your plans.
Now booking for 2026.
For total privacy we also offer the option of a luxury private camping holiday package.
Erg Chigaga at a glance
Our camp sits among the high dunes of Erg Chigaga. As a Sahara desert luxury camp, it offers spacious tent suites, hosted dining and guided activities, with private 4×4 transfers arranged across Morocco.
What’s included
- Spacious tent suites with private bathrooms and hot water
- King or twin bed set-ups; extra beds available for families
- Daily breakfast and dinners under the stars; dietary needs catered
- Guided camel rides, hiking and optional 4×4 explorations
- Campfire seating, rugs and simple stargazing set-ups
Typical journey times
- Marrakech → Erg Chigaga: around 8½ hours by private 4×4 (common breaks in Aït Ben Haddou, Agdz or Zagora)
- Zagora → Erg Chigaga: about 3 hours off-road
- 4×4 is required; we arrange driver-guides and routes
When to visit
- Peak comfort: October to April; cooler nights and clear skies
- Spring and autumn: calm conditions and good visibility
- Summer stays available on request with early/late activity timings
Good to know
- Private camp set-ups for couples, families and small groups
- Power available at set times for lighting and charging
- Phone signal is limited; Wi-Fi availability varies by conditions
- Now booking 2026 dates
Sahara Team
Our Desert Camp team are nomadic people from the Sahara and greet you with a warm Berber welcome.
They are an experienced and caring group with high standards and will look after you throughout your holiday.
DESERT Camp Life
“The desert camping was surreal! Truly a memorable holiday, thank you so much!”
Julia S ⋅ London ⋅ United Kingdom
Frequently Asked Questions
About 8½ hours by private 4×4. Many guests break the trip in Aït Ben Haddou, Agdz or Zagora. From Zagora it’s roughly 3 hours off-road to camp.
Yes, a 4×4 with an experienced driver is required for the final sand tracks. We can arrange transfers or advise on meeting points if you are self-driving part of the route.
A tent suite with a private bathroom and hot water, daily hosted dining as confirmed, and access to shared areas. It’s a fully serviced Sahara desert luxury camp stay with activities bookable on site.
King or twin beds with quality linens and extra blankets, plus a private bathroom with toilet, sink and hot shower powered by solar/wood. Lighting and device charging are available at set times.
Guided camel rides, hikes on nearby dunes, 4×4 explorations and sandboarding. Stargazing and private dune set-ups can be arranged, with durations tailored from short outings to half-day trips
October to April offers the most comfortable conditions with cooler nights and clear skies. Spring and autumn are usually calm; summer stays are possible with early and late activity timings.
Coverage is limited and can vary. Wi-Fi works best near the bar area; a local SIM or a driver hotspot is a useful backup if you need more reliable connectivity.
Yes, we set private configurations for couples, families and small groups. We’ll advise on layouts, a sample two-night outline, menus and lead times once we have your dates and group size.
