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The magic of the Moroccan Sahara 4 days from Marrakech
Beyond the Atlas, the Wadi Draa disappears into the sands and gives way to large fields of dunes. Direction Erg Chegaga, the most impressive Saharan Sand Dunes in Morocco. An exotic break, combining very beautiful discoveries on foot and on the back of a camel, with the comfort of charming camps as well as Kasbahs or Nomads Tents, Amazing cultures and views over the Anti Atlas Mountains.
Meeting Point
At Your Hotel
Day 1: Marrakech To Agdz via Atlas Mountains ( 5 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast, meet your 4 × 4 driver, then set off to cross the High Atlas via the Tichka Pass (2260 meters altitude). Continue to Ouarzazate, then along the Draa valley to Agdz. You still have time to enjoy the Kasbah and discover the beautiful palm grove of Agdz, at the foot of Jebel Kissane.
Dinner & Night in a guest house.
Distances: 270 Km
Altitude: Min 470m / Max 2265m
Destination: Agdz Oasis
Sightseeing: Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate City, Anti Atlas Canyons , Draa Valley (Longest river in Morocco)
Day 2: Agdz To Erg Chegaga Sahara Desert along the Draa Valley (5 Hrs Drive)
Breakfast at the guest house. Departure by the track which runs along the Draa wadi, to reach Ouled Driss and M’Hamid, the last villages before the desert. Along the way, stop at Tamegroute to visit the magnificent library created in the 17th century where illuminated manuscripts of the Koran, written on gazelle skin, as well as works of history and medicine are kept. After crossing the Beni Slimane pass, descent to the Ouled Driss palm grove. Possibility of lunch in a hostel before departure due south through the dunes of erg Chegaga. 1-hour camel ride to watch the sunset on the large dune.
Dinner & night in a charming camp in the dunes. Large khaima tents, with rugs, beds, sheets and blankets, lighting, restaurant and bar tent
Distances: 250 Km
Altitude: Min 570m / Max 800m
Destination: Erg Chegaga Sand Dunes
Sightseeing: Oasis & Kasbahs, Zagora City, Subsaharien Mountains , Chegaga Desert, Nomads, Offroad Driving experience, Draa Valley (Longest river in Morocco), Berber Camp Experience, Camel Ride, Sunset
Day 3 : Erg Chegaga to Ouarzazate via The Anti Atlas Mountains and Taznakht valley ( 5hrs Drive )
Breakfast at the camp, then departure for the desert and crossing Lake Iriki (dry salt lake) along the desert plateaus of Wadi Naam and Wadi Laatache. Pass the dune of erg Erg Sahel, before arriving at Tazenaght. Continuation by the track to the oasis of Fint before joining Ouarzazate at the end of the day
Dinner & night in a guest house.
Distances: 240 Km
Altitude: Min 570m / Max 1300m
Destination: Ouarzazate City
Sightseeing: Subsaharien Mountains , a real Sahara Experience, Taznakht Town, Fint Oasis , Atlas Films Studio, Taourirt Kasbah
Day 4 : Ouarzazate to Marrakech passed by Aït Benhaddou Kasbahs & Telouet valley
Breakfast and departure to reach the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discovery of the Kasbah where many films were shot (Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy, Asterix, etc.). Continuation along the valley of Unila, dear to the painter Jacques Majorelle, to reach Telouet and its magnificent casbah, once the stronghold of the powerful El Glaoui family, lords of the High Atlas and Pasha of Marrakech.
Arrival in Marrakech at the end of the afternoon.
Distances: 200 Km
Altitude: Min 450m / Max 2200m
Destination: Marrakech City
Sightseeing: Atlas Mountains , Ait Benhaddou Site, Telouet Kasbahs, Marrakech
Ending Point
At Your Hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Three nights with half board (night and breakfast, evening meal),
The four lunches (local restaurants, picnic).
A private vehicle with English speaking driver for 4 days.
A two hour camel ride for the sunset.
24/7 support from the local team.
hôtel pick-up
The single supplement.
Entrance fees to sites & monuments.
The drinks.
Tips.
Personal expenses.
Travel Insurance.
Anything not stated in “The price includes”.
Tour Important Information
Destination: Morocco Desert
Duration: 4 days
Erg Chegaga is one of the two great ergs of the Sahara in Morocco, the other being Erg Chebbi. This dune massif located in the Souss-Massa-Drâa region, is about 50 km west of the rural town of M'Hamid El Ghizlane, itself located about 98 km south of the city of Zagora .
Strong points
• A modern 4 × 4, with a English speaking Guide from our team.
• One night in a charming camp in the dunes of Erg Chegaga.
• The quality of accommodation (guesthouses).
• Full board. ( Lunch - Dinner - Breakfast )
Important message from the supplier
Me and my team of guides are available all the time !
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
