3-Days Erg Chigaga Dunes Experience From Marrakesh

3.0 (2 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

-Go behind the scenes of Game of Thrones and Gladiator in Ait Benhaddou. This fortified red city was once an important stop on the caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech – now it's a filmmaker's heaven.

-Travel through the massive sand dunes of the Sahara Desert on a camel, then sleep under the North African stars at a Bedouin camp.

- Tap into the nomadic spirit of the Imazighen (Berbers) with a walk through the red earth hills and green-dotted valleys of a place that feels beyond the reach of the modern world.

-Witness Morocco’s changing landscapes from the comfort of your private minivan – from fertile valleys and lush pine forests to ancient kasbah ruins and the rocky Atlas Mountains.

-The gorgeous Draa Valley is a dream to explore on foot. Take in unforgettable panoramas, visit a local village and enjoy Amazigh hospitality.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Tamegroute - Ancient Library Guided Visit
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Sahara Desert - 4WD to Erg Chigaga dunes
  • hotel pickup and drop off service
  • Ait Benhaddou - Leader-led ksar walk
  • Sahara Desert - Camel Ride (2 Hours)
  • Gratuities or personal expenses

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakesh, Aitbenhaddou, Zagora
  1. Ait Ben Haddou
    2h
    This morning, experience a thrilling adventure into Morocco's High Atlas Mountains. today brings us to the highest altitude of the whole trip: more than 7,000 feet (2260 meters). Our small group ample opportunity to witness and gain a deeper understanding of the regional landscapes and Traditions,
    Lunch pause at Ait Ben-Haddou (a 12-century fortified city)A prime example of classic Southern Moroccan architecture, join your tour leader for a walk to the kasbah and meet the welcoming locals.
  2. Zagora
    Pass by
    After Lunch at Ait Ben-Haddou, journey south towards the Sahara, stopping in the regularly used film location along the way Continue to travel through the lush Draa Valley to Zagora, a small oasis town on the Sahara fringe that is perfect for an overnight stop. On arrival, take a stroll through the palm groves, explore the ksars and wander around the surrounding countryside.
Day 2: Tamegrout, Erg Chigaga Dunes
  1. Travel Tamegroute
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Drive along with the rugged and desolate Jbel Tadrart ranges and through seas of sand and past the occasional desert oasis of date palms to the township of Tamegroute. visit an intriguing library filled with ancient scripts of science, literature, the Koran, and stories of the prophet Mohammed (subject to unregulated opening times). Afterward, join a local guide to uncover the underground Kasbah
  2. Merzouga Dunes
    Pass by
    Arrive early this afternoon at Merzouga Desert dunes. your tour Leader will help you communicate and interact with the welcoming locals. settle into your Sahara camp, where dunes rise and fall around you and feel the adventuresome spirit of explorers of old. You'll have the opportunity to enjoy a Sunset Camel Ride in the Heart of Merzouga Dunes. Witness an incredible sunset.
    you’ll stay in a walk-in canvas tent, complete with a camp bed, mattress, fresh linens, and pillow, and private en suite toilet facilities. There is a separate tent for dining.
Day 3: Marrakesh
  1. Marrakech
    Pass by
    Today, leave the Sahara Dunes behind and Travel to Marrakesh. The journey should take around 7 hours in total, including several stops, Lunch in Ouarzazate. Arrive at your hotel at Agadir by the early evening and relax after a long day of travel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pickup our clients from their Hotels or Address in Marrakesh

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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