From Agadir to Marrakech Private 5 Days Deserttour to Erg Chigaga

5.0 (2 reviews) Agadir, Morocco
Duration5 days
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LanguagesEnglish, French
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Overview

An individualized and comfortable private tour from Agadir to Marrakech. From Agadir you will pass the valley of Sous and reach the Draavalley and the desert of Merzouga. You will experience the desert of Merzouga and the great dunes of Erg Chebbi. On a trip with the dromedaries you can enjoy the sunset in the dunes and the nomadic hospitality and overnight stay in the desert in a luxury desert camp guarantee a unique and unforgettable experience. The itinerary takes you to the the Dades and the Todra with its magnificent gorges. 1 hiking day in the Dades gorges. The last day do you pass the valley of 1000 Kasbhas and you will visit the Kasbah Ameridil in Skoura and Ait Ben Haddou, the most famous Kasbah of Morocco before you cross the High Atlas Mountain via Telouet until you arrive to Marrakech where the tour ends.

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast

What to expect

Day 1: Agadir – valley of Sous – Taroudant – Tazenakth –valley of Draa - Agdz
  1. Taroudant
    Pass by
    We set out from Agadir and travel inland passed Taroudant and into the Sous Valley. Notorious for images of goats balanced high in Argan trees
  2. Tazenakht
    1h
    we reach Tazenakht, a famous carpet manufacturing centre. We stop in Tazenakht for lunch
  3. Foum Zguid
    10h
    Once through the valley we hook into the old Dakar rally track passing through the dried up salt lake of Iriqui. Just past the lake the western tip of the Sahara is found. Erg Chigaga – an amazing series of golden desert dunes stretching for 40 km and reaching a maximum height of 300 meters. Here, you can admire the sunset amid the dunes. The typical nomad hospitality awaits us here in our tented camp, surrounded by the dunes of the Sahara, with the ritual welcome with mint tea, a traditional nomad dinner with music and a bonfire and overnight accommodation in a nomad tent.
Day 2: Erg Chigaga, cameltrekking
  1. Erg Chigaga
    Pass by
    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 3: Erg Chigaga, Mhamid, Draavalley, Zagora
  1. Zagora
    1h
    After breakfast in the camp we link up with the old Paris-Dakar Rally track leading us to the Iriki oasis and then to Mhamid where the highway begins. This is where the Draa Valley begins. This river basin spanning between Ouarzazate and M’Hamid is home to millions of date palms in season between September and December. Towards the evening we reach Zagora and will spend the night and dinner in a Riad.
Day 4: Draavalley, Jebel Saghro, Dades gorges
  1. Dades Gorges
    Pass by
    Draavalley - Nkob - Jebel Saghro - Boumalme Dades - Dades Gorges
    After breakfast we set out towards Nkob by way of the Jabel Saghro Pass. This ancient pass reaches an altitude of 2,283 meters and is comprised of many unique rock formations. Our guides know all the best look out spots to take in these spectacular rock formations. From here we enter the Dades Valley, with many bizarre rock formations, oases and Berber villages. Walk in the gorge. Here you will stay in a local bed and breakfast, dinner and tea service towards the evening.
Day 5: Dades – Rose Valley – Valley of 1000 Kasbah – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas - Telouet – Marrakech
  1. Skoura
    1h
    fter breakfast we leave the Dades Gorge and drive west to Rose Valley. In the Valley we travel through Skoura and Kelaa M’Gouna, an area known for both roses and its handcrafted daggers. From here we set off through The Valley of 1000 Kasbahs. Kasbahs are ancient castles or strongholds. The road you travel along may be paved today, but 1000 years ago it was just a path full of traders going to and from Europe. These Kasbahs offered a safe place to conduct business and spend the night in safety. Visit Kasbah Amridil.
  2. Ait Ben Haddou
    1h
    his valley opens into a high desert lunar landscape that is home to Ait Benhaddou, where we will stop for lunch. This UNESCO protected medina 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. Visit and lunch break
  3. Telouet Kasbah
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    From here you will take the historic Tizi-n-Tichka Pass to Marrakech, arriving in the evening. Before we stopp for a visit in the Kasbah of Telouet.

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

Cancellation policy

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

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