4 Day tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga

4 Days Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga dunes

DESCRIPTION

Day 1: Marrakech – Agdez.

Chegaga desert from marrakech. Departure from your hotel at 8:30 to ouarzazate , crossinh the high atlas mountains Tizi Ntichka pass (2260m). Enjoy panoramic view there you well have oportunities to take pictures on each side of the mointains with diferent landscape.

Arrival in ouarzazate at the southern edge of the atlas mountains ,after lunch you will view outside of kasbah Taourirt in the city center . This building is the iconic landmark of the city. In the afternoon, you we drive over the anti atlas mountains with its interesting shaped rocks, to the begining of Draa Valley is famous as one of the tho dates baskets of Morocco some 25 varietes grow here.Henna is also a well known product of the region.

You descend the mountains to Agdez Village here you stay a night in Riad .

Day 2: Agdez – M’Hamid – Erg Chegaga Dunes.

After breakfast you will visit kasbah tamnougalt the old jewish quarter.from here, you travel firther south as far as the largest town in the valley set in an expansive oasis, zagora, and next is Tamgroute, where you can visit the famous potteries run by four families and wich are well known for their unique green glazes. The Quranic library in the town is filled with exquisite ancient handwritten arabic scripts and Qurans.

the adventure takes you further south to M’Hamid signal the beginning of the vast sahara desert. M’Hamid is the gate to sahara and the end of paved road.

After lunch in the afternoon , the erg chegaga await after 60 km off-road driving, this route passes different features of the desert , dunes, stony desert, as wellas oases, these dunes are far away from any conurbations. At the camp you settle into your tent and enjoy a relaxing glass of tea accompanied by moroccan biscuits, then you take camel ride to the summit of the erg chegaga to watch the sunset views.

Diner and night in tent in the dunes.

Day3: Erg Chegaga Dunes – Ouarzazate.

After amazing sunrise, with the colours of the dunes . You will also have chance to explore the dunes and savour the tranquility of this magical place.

After breakfast you will cross another 90km off-road heading in the opposite direction and experience a variety of scenery, including the dried up lake Iriqui, the mountains, and the historic Rally paris dakar track until you reach foum zguid, the first village after the desert.

From here the drive goes north along paved roads and past amazing rock formations to tge small town of taznakht, famous for its berber carpets and rugs. If you are interested you can visit a display room to see looms and wimen at work.

Back to Ouarzazate , you stay in a riad .

Day 4: Ouarzazate – Marrakech.

After breakfast we stop in kasbah ait ben haddou proud as a Unesco World Heritage Site. It frequently serves as the backdrop to many Hollywood blockbusters, such as the Kingdom of heaven and the gladiator. It is the most famous kasbah in all of Morocco and one of the most visited in Morocco.

At the end of the afternoon, we arrive in Marrakech dropp-off in your riad/hotel,which marks the end of your 4 days desert tour from Marrakech .Chegaga desert from marrakech.

Experience Highlights:

Stunning desert vistas and mountain views
Rich Berber culture and history
Memorable camel trek and stargazing
Overnight desert camp experience with traditional music and cuisine
Visit impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Enjoy a camel trek in the sunset and sunrise
Feast on a dinner at a campsite in the Chegaga dunes
Explore the Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, and Ouarzazate

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Duration: 4 Days
departure city: Marrakech
departure time: 8:30
attendance: every day
clothes: casual clothes, hat or cap, jacket and sunscreen
payments: payments at the time of departure on the excursion

Circuit languages

French /English /Spain / Português

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