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3 Days Desert Experience Tour to Erg chigaga From Marrakech

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Duration

3 Days 2 Nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Espanol, Francais

Overview

In only 3 Days Desert Experience Tour to Erg chigaga From Marrakechh, the former imperial city in Morocco’s history. Drive through for miles enjoying the fascinating Berber villages. Visit the Universal heritage of Ait Ben Hadou Kasbah, a fortified village of the 11th century. You will get impressed by the huge sand dune of Chigaga appearing from the horizon,where we go for a camel ride to meet one of the most fascinating sand dunes sights you will ever see.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Explore Marrakech, the "Red City,".
  • Drive through the scenic Atlas Mountains, passing by charming Berber villages along the way.
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Hadou Kasbah.
  • Discover Ouarzazate, also known as Africa's Hollywood, home to major film studios.
  • Journey through the longest valley in Morocco.
  • enjoying breathtaking views and the largest palm tree oasis.
  • Explore Zagora and witness the remains of an Almoravid fortress.
  • Visit Tamagrout, a small town along the Draa River. Explore one of the oldest libraries in the kingdom.
  • Drive along the Draa Valley to M'hamid, a modest village with a similar charm.
  • Experience a camel ride from a vast plateau to Erg Chigaga.
  • massive sand dune that offers a stunning sunset view.
  • Spend a night in a Berber camp near Erg Chigaga.
  • marvel at the magnificent starry sky.
  • Drive through sand dunes and a peaceful wilderness.
  • Explore the quiet Berber town of Foum-Zguid and make a stopover in Taznakht.
  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains again on your return journey to Marrakech.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Zagora

Marrakech “Red City” is the most important former imperial city in Morocco’s history. It is situated on the foothills of Atlas Mountains, which we will drive through for miles enjoying the fascinating presence of superb and scattered Berber villages. Almost half way we will pass by the Universal heritage of Ait Ben Hadou Kasbah, a fortified village of the 11th century. 35km away from Ait Ben Hadou Kasbah we will visit Africa´s Hollywood, Ouarzazate, where the biggest film studios are. The journey will go on along the longest valley all over the kingdom, 1052Km, and the biggest palm tree oasis. Arriving to Zagora where the remains of an Almoravid fortress can still be seen. Night and dinner at our Hotel.

Day 2: Zagora – Tamegroute – Mhamid – Chigaga Dunes

We pass by Tamagrout which is situated along Draa River. In this small town we will visit one of the oldest libraries of the kingdom. We drive along Draa valley to M’hamid, a very modest village similar to the one we visited before this one. From a vast plateau you will get impressed by the huge sand dune of Chigaga appearing from the horizon,where we go for a camel ride to meet one of the most fascinating sand dunes sights you will ever see, the superb sunset in the middle of the high sand dune. This night we stay in a Berber camp and enjoy a wonderful stars view.

Day 3: Chigaga Dunes – Iriki Lake – Foumzguid – Tazenakht – High Atlas – Marrakech

From Erg Chigaga we drive through sand dunes along a peaceful and fascinating wilderness 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 an off-road, we get into the paved road and pass the small town of Foum-Zguid, which is a noiseless and a sleepy Berber town. We stopover in Taznakht, which was a former trading post for this large region.This little Berber village is one of the biggest carpets center in the kingdom. From Taznakht we drive for almost 90 Km, along quite oases and plenty of Berber villages; to get to the junction in between Marrakech and Ouarzazate, We cross the High Atlas Mountains again to return back to Marrakech.

Included/Excluded

  • Private A/C Vehicle, 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser for 3 days + fuel
  • English speaking driver / Guide
  • Pick up & Drop off at your Marrakech accommodation
  • Night in Zagora En Suite rooms with A/C in a Kasbah & Riad with dinner & breakfast (Vegetarians are welcome)
  • Night in Erg Chigaga sand dunes, Nomad tented camp (Private tents) with dinner and breakfast.
  • Camel Trek
  • Free time to explore the site such as Ait Benhaddou, Cinema Sets, Taourirt kasbah, etc.
  • Tips
  • Drinks / Lunches
  • Entry Fees for Monuments

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