We run five Zagora desert tours, from one night at the Nkhila dunes near town (€45) to a three-day journey to Erg Chigaga (€265). In between: two-day trips to Erg Chigaga (€115), a two-day loop with Lake Iriki (€195) and a three-day camel trek (€230). Every tour includes a 4x4, a driver, a camel ride and at least one night in a desert camp. Children pay half price. We meet one hour before departure at our agency, Zagora Desert Travel, Lot N°240, Zone Économique d’Activités Économiques, Zagora 47900.
Which trip fits you?
Zagora is the gateway to some of Morocco's most authentic Sahara experiences: closer to the deep desert than Marrakech, without the crowds of Merzouga. This page brings together all our Zagora desert tours, from one night in the dunes near town to a full journey to Erg Chigaga. Whether you want a quick, affordable night under the stars or a longer Zagora desert trip, you will find it below.
Every Zagora desert tour here includes a 4x4 with a driver, camel riding and a night at a desert camp under the stars. If you are looking for a Zagora Sahara desert tour that actually goes deep into the dunes, compare all five tours from Zagora below. All our tours are private tours in Zagora, run for your group alone.
Compare all Zagora desert tours
| Tour | Duration | Destination | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight at the Nkhila dunes | 2d, 1n | Nkhila (Ben Dlala) | €45 |
| Direct two-day trip to Erg Chigaga | 2d, 1n | Chigaga | €115 |
| Two-day loop with Lake Iriki | 2d, 1n | Chigaga + Iriki | €195 |
| Three-day camel trek | 3d, 2n | Erg Lihoudi + Chigaga | €230 |
| Direct three-day trip to Erg Chigaga | 3d, 2n | Erg Chigaga | €265 |
"People always ask me which tour is "the best." There isn't one — it depends on what you actually want. I've watched first-timers cry at their first desert sunset, and seasoned travellers go quiet for an hour on the dunes. Tell us your time and budget, and we'll point you to the right one."
Every destination feels different
How to choose
Why book direct with us
We're based in Zagora — the actual gateway to Erg Chigaga, not a booking platform in another country pricing in a markup. Every guide is local, licensed, and has spent years running these exact routes, which means fewer surprises and genuine relationships with the nomadic families and camps you'll visit along the way. Book direct and you deal with us — real people who know the desert — not a third-party call centre, from your first question through to pickup.
