Berber dining tent

Erg Chigaga, Morocco

A covered tent for traditional Moroccan meals prepared by the camp's private chef.

Places in Berber dining tent

Berber tent dining Traditional Berber cuisine served under cover for cooler evenings.
Berber tent bar A covered bar setting within the traditional Berber dining tent.

Best time to visit: October to April, avoiding the extreme summer heat of the Sahara for comfortable daytime temperatures and clear, cool nights for stargazing.
Getting around: Guests typically depart from Marrakech on a roughly 10-hour overland journey, including a final 1.5-hour off-piste drive to reach the camp; once at Erg Chigaga, camel treks and private 4x4 transfers are the primary ways to explore the surrounding dunes.
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Language: Arabic and Amazigh (both official); French is widely spoken.
Timezone: UTC+1 (UTC during Ramadan)
Current trends: Erg Chigaga continues to draw travelers seeking a genuinely off-the-beaten-path Sahara experience, with its remote location, a full 10-hour journey from Marrakech, and complete absence of light pollution positioning it against more accessible desert camps closer to Merzouga; hosted dining under the stars and guided camel treks remain the camp's defining rituals, alongside a growing emphasis on solar-powered, low-impact luxury infrastructure.

Main Camp tent circle — 13 en-suite tents surrounded by magnificent sand dunes adjacent to some of the highest dunes in Morocco.
Open desert dining area — An outdoor setting where meals are served under the stars.