Tour

Private 3-Days-Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga Desert

3 days

Moderate

This amazing 3-day-trip gives you lots of opportunities to enjoy the scenery of beautiful southern Morocco with its fascinating desert.

Day 1: Marrakech - Telouet - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate 

This memorable trip starts with the scenic drive from Marrakech over the Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2’260 m). After crossing the High-Atlas, you take a detour to the bizzare Telouet Kasbah which once belonged to the great Glaoui family and has a stratetic position with a fantastic view. Shortly before the desert capital Ouarzazate, you have the opportunity to visit the famous Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous Ksars and Kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot. Dinner and overnight in a Riad in Ouarzazate.

Day 2: Ouarzazate - Zagora - Mhamid - Erg Chegaga 

Today we’ll continue our way to the desert through the green and peaceful Draa Valley which is famous for its huge date groves, henna fields and uncountable Kasbahs. Mhamid is the end of the Draa valley as well as the end of civilization. We'll continue in direction Erg Chegaga, where we’ll arrive before sunset. Hop on a camel and walk at the desert pace along the dunes with its diverse colors or take a ride through the desert with your 4x4. We’ll arrive at the desert camp where you’ll pass the night in a nomad tent or under the shining stars in the middle of impressive sand dunes. A traditional dinner is served and you can spend the night watching for shooting stars or dance around the camp fire to the beat of the desert drums.

Day 3: Erg Chegaga - Iriki Desert - Marrakech 

After enjoying the sunrise at the top of the sand dunes, you’ll have your breakfast in the desert camp before the journey with the 4x4 car starts. Discover the the old Paris-Dakar road to Foum Zguid and cross the Iriki lake, which is a temporary wet land during rain periods. In this national park you’ll have the chance to spot some wild animals like lizards, snakes, gazelles and even hyenas with a little luck. On our way back through the Draa Valley in direction Marrakech we’ll pass over the Anti Antlas and the High Atlas mountains and stop at different sites to take some pictures along the way.

What's included?

    Included:

    • Private tour with local guide (english/spanish/french/german)

    • Transportation in a comfortable 4x4 car incl. fuel

    • Overnight with Dinner and breakfast in the Riad in Ouarzazate

    • Overnight with Dinner and breakfast in the desert camp

    • Camel ride in the camp (about 1 h at sunset)

    • local guides for the visits of the Kasbahs Ait Ben Haddou & Telouet

    Exclusions
    • Entry or admission fee
    • Food & drinks
    • Tip or gratuity
    Please note

      Description:
      Pick up at your Hotel/Riad in Marrakech at 8:00 am on the first day, arrival at Marrakech around 7:00 pm on the last day. It is highly recommended that you wear hiking shoes and take a small backpack with you for the overnights in the desert camp.

      What to bring

        It is highly recommended that you wear hiking shoes and take a small backpack with you for the overnight in the desert camp.
        Bring sun protection: sunscreen, hat and sunglasses.

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