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Overview
From Marrakech: Private tour to Oasis and trekking in the desert of Erg Chigaga
An individualized and comfortable off-road tour combined with a day of trekking in the desert of Erg Chigaga. Experience the mountains of the High Atlas, the picturesque oases of the Draa Valley with millions of date palms and the fantastic desert landscape of the Erg Chigaga dunes.
Enjoy nomadic hospitality on a day of trekking with dromedaries in the desert; experience the life of the nomads and the thrill of 2 nights in the comfortable desert camp under the stars of the immense sky in the dunes of Erg Chigaga.
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
What to expect
Day 1: Ait Ben Haddou- Ouarzazate - Agdz
Ait Ben Haddou
1h
Ait Benhaddou, where we will stop for lunch. This UNESCO protected village has been featured in such films as Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth and The Gladiator. Morocco has long been a favorite of Hollywood and you will also have a chance to visit previous movie sets that are still standing.
15m
Visit Kasbah Taorit and the film studios if you like.
Agdz
10h
Draa Valley and Agdz. This lush valley produces some of the best dates in all of Morocco. There are millions of date palms that are harvested between September and December. These high quality treats are available along side the road as well as in every shop. Have a walk in the oasis. This is where you will stay in a Moroccan Riad bed and breakfast, complete with tea service and full dinner.
Day 2: Zagora – Tamegroute - Mhamid – Oasis of Iriki – dunes of Erg Chigaga
Zagora
Pass by
Once a starting point for the caravanes to Timbuctu.
Travel Tamegroute
Pass by
We pass through Zagora and Tamegroute, famous for its craft pottery production, and reach M'Hamid, the desert outpost.
M'Hamid
30m
The desert outpost; from here we travel off road into the desert to the big dunes of Erg Chigaga
Erg Chigaga
30m
M'Hamid, we continue our journey into the desert. An adventurous journey through the Sahara by jeep awaits us. After covering 50 km of track, we reach the oasis of Iriki, where we have a stopp to drink a tea before continuing towards the dunes of Erg Chigaga
Day 3: Erg Chigaga
Erg Chigaga
8h
Trekking day: The Erg Chigaga sunrise is certainly something you don’t want to miss, the golden light bounces across the dunes in a truly magnificent fashion. After breakfast our day with the dromedaries begins. Gliding through the dunes sitting atop a dromedary is a marvelous experience. After a few hours of trekking through the dunes you will arrive at a stand of Tamarind trees. Here in the shade our guides will cook a traditional nomadic lunch of kebabs and fresh bread. From here we pass back through the dunes towards camp where you can enjoy a peaceful sunset and enjoy a wonderful dinner and tea.
Day 4: Erg Chigaga - lac Iriqui - Fooum Zguid - Tazenakth - High Atlas - Marrakech
Foum Zguid
15m
After breakfast, we continue on our journey by jeep along the old track of the Paris-Dakar rally, reaching the dried up salt lake of Iriki. We pass below the fossil mountain and finally leave the desert and arrive to Foum Zguid. Stopp for a fresh organge juice.
Tazenakht
1h
Once back in the pavement we journey to Tazenakht. Here we will stop for lunch and have another golden opportunity to collect some of the rugs Morocco is world famous for. This region is known for producing the finest woven rugs.
High Atlas Mountains
Pass by
Through the High Atlas mountains by way of the historic Tizi-n-Tichka pass. With an elevation of 2,260 meters the size and beauty of the mountains cannot be overstated. This pass is also dotted with ancient oak woods, walnut groves, traditional Berber villages and picturesque valley pastures complete with roaming free range goats and sheep.We reach Marrakech in the early evening.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
we pick you up at your Hotel; please let us know the name and phone number of your Hotel in Marrakech
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
