3 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga Pink Dunes

Overview On this flexible private tour, explore the High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert at your own pace. With a four-wheel drive and private driver, tick off must-sees, such as the fortified town of Aït Benhaddou, as well as outlying villages and off-the-beaten path attractions, including the remote Erg Chigaga dunes. Spend one night in a hotel or riad, and the other at a secluded desert camp.

• Travel by four-wheel drive: go off-road to reach the Erg Chigaga dunes
• Visit small towns including Agdz, M’hamid, Zagora, and Amezrou
• Go camel riding, listen to drum music, and watch sunrise at a desert camp
• Enjoy the convenience, flexibility, and efficiency of a private driver-guide

What To Expect : Itinerary

Day 1 : Marrakech  – Ait ben Haddou  –  Ourzazate – Draa valley – Zagora

your journey at 8am from your Riad/hotel in Marrakech. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tichka Pass (2260 m) – the highest road pass in Morocco offering spectacular charming views of the mountains and valleys, beautiful landscapes with different colors and the Berber villages along the way. Take the route to Telouet (for the Kasbah Glaoui) and then follow the course of the beautiful Ounila Valley, in the mountain foothills, to reach Ait Ben Haddou, Lunche. Walk through steep streets and visit the most beautiful fortified village in the area which is one of the Unesco Heritagen. Continue your journey towards Zagora through Tizi-n-Tinififft (1660 m high) to stop in the village of Agdez. Relax along the side of Draa Valley with its date Palm trees, oasis and Ksours to reach Zagora. Dinner and overnight in a hotel or Riad Duration: 9 hours  Admission Ticket Free Ait Ben Haddou Ait Ben Haddou, Lunche. Walk through steep streets and visit the most beautiful fortified village in the area which is one of the Unesco Heritage Duration: 2 hours  Admission Ticket Free Accommodation:  Auberge Paradis Touareg Meals:  Dinner or night in Dzset Camp in Sahara

Day : Zagora – Mhamid – Erg Chegaga Desert Dunes ( Including Camel Ride)

Atmospher Erg Chigaga After breakfast, visit Zagora and its surroundings especially the Jewish quarter in Amzerou and the palm groves. Afterwards, continue your trip towards to Sahara Desert (Mhamid). Stop in the the original town of the 16th century dynasty (Saadian),  (Tamgroute), to visit an old koran library and a subterranean kasbah. Explore Mhamid, the Draa valley and civilization end. Eat a delicious lunch. Unwind on your 2-hour drive off-road to reach vast dunes of Erg Chegaga, known as the largest group of sand dunes in the region; reached an altitude of 300m and a width of 40km. Arriving before sunset, start the nomadic life by riding the camels and travel along the desert with its diverse components. Enjoy dinner at night under the nomad tent or under the starlit in the midst of nice sand dunes. Listen to drum music during the evening campfire. Duration: 5 hours  Admission Ticket Free Accommodation:  Desert Camp at Erg Chigaga Dunes Meals:  Breakfast  Dinner

Day 3 : Erg  Chegaga  – Marrakech

Marrakech After watching the sunrise over the dunes and eating breakfast, depart Chegaga towards Foum-Zguid. You will go through the Lake of iriqui and a desert plateau covered with acacias trees. Explore Taznakht and have fulfilling lunch, then we continue to Marrakech through Amerzeggane. You will arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon. Duration: 8 hours  Admission Ticket Free Accommodation:   Not Included Meals:  Breakfast

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
• X Camels with guide 2 nights accommodation
• X Local taxes
• X Dinner (2) Breakfast (2)
• 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