Marrakech to Erg Chegaga Golden Desert

4 days 3 nights Desert Excursion and  Camel Tour

Overview

Spend the night under the stars in the heart of the Erg Chigaga sky, get to know the Draa Valley with all its curiosities, find fossils and meteorites,

What To Expect : Itinerary

Day 1 Marrakech – High Atlas – Ouarzazate – Agdez

Marrakech “Red City” is the most important former imperial city in Morocco’s history. It is Situated on the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, which we will drive throughout for miles and miles enjoying the fascinating presence of superb and scattered Berber village. Admission Ticket Free Agdz Almost half way we will pass by the Universal heritage of Ait Ben Hadou Kasbah, a fortified village of the 11th century.35 km from Ait Ben Hadou Kasbah we will visit Hollywood of Africa Ouarzazate, where the biggest filmmaking studios. The drive will go on along the longest valley all over the kingdoom 1052Km and the biggest palm tree oases. Arriving to Agadez where we will spend the night. Admission Ticket Free Accommodation:  hotel / Riad Meals:   Not Included

Day 2 Agdez – Zagora – Mhamid – Chigaga Dunes 2

We keep driving along Draa Valley before passing by Zagora where the remains of an Almoravid fortress can still be seen. We pass by Tamagrout That is Situated on Draa Rive,In this small town we will visit oldest libraries of the kingdom. Driving along Draa valley to M’hamid, that is a very modest village. Admission Ticket Free Erg Chigaga And not much different from the village you have passed before arriving here. From a vast plateau you will get impressed by the huge sand dune of Chigaga ,where we go for a camel ride to meet one of the most fascinating sand dunes sights we will ever see, the superb sunset in the middle of the high sand dune.Tonight we stay in Berber camp and enjoy a wonderful stars view. Admission Ticket Free Accommodation:  hotel / Riad Meals:   Not Included

Day 3 Chigaga Dunes – Iriki Lake – Foumzguid – Ait Benhaddou

Chigaga we drive a long sand dunes on a peaceful and fascinating wilderness some passing by the natural dried lake of Iriki.30 years ago this lake was full of water and different kinds of birds. After a long way driving on an off-road .we get in to the regular road and pass the small town of Foum-Zguid, which is a noiseless and a sleepy Berber town. We stopover in Taznakht.It was a former trading post for this large region.This little Berber village is one of the biggest centers of carpets in the kingdom.An easy drive and we get to Universal heritage of Ait Ben Hadou Kasbah,a fortified village of the 11th century where we will spend the night. Admission Ticket Free Accommodation:  hotel / Riad Meals:   Not Included

Day 4 Ait Benhaddou – Telouet- Tichka Pass – Marrakech

Telouet Kasbah Just 40 km from Ait Benhadou Kasbah, we will see the Kasbah of Telout,a former route of the caravans from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. It was the seat of the El Glaoui family’s power;they were given political power of Morocco south of High Atlas Mountains by the King Moulay Hassan. The Glaouis were almost as strong in power as the sultan himself. The palace can still be visited but it is steadily becoming more damaged and is slowly collapsing. In 2010, work was underway to restore the property.We lunch in the Pass of Tichka and drive to Marrakech. Admission Ticket Free Accommodation:   Not Included Meals:   Not Included

What’s Included

  • X 4WD & fuel and native English speaking driver
  • X Accommodation in 3 or 4 * hotel or Riad in Draa Valley Zagora with breakfast and dinner
  • X Overnight in Nomad tent with breakfast and dinner and ( sahara music with tea)
  • X Camels with guide
  • X Local taxes
  • X Dinner (3) Breakfast (3)
  • X Lunches and Water and Drink Soft
  • X Beverages  and Gratuities
  • X travel insurance

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible Infant seats available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult Maybe operated by a multi-lingual guide A moderate amount of walking is involved, please wear comfortable shoes
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This is a private  or With Groups tour/activity.
  • Only your group will participate or with groupe

 

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