3 DAYS DESERT ADVENTURE ERG CHAGGAGA
- Travel via the stunning tall Atlas Mountains and enjoy the pristine life of the Berber people in the modern world. Be on your route to visit the UNESCO-protected palace of Ait Ben Haddou. enjoy the marvels of the Sahara desert via a traditional camel. visit the Chegaga dunes – the largest group of sand dunes in the region with a height of up 300 m at a distance of 40 km. spend the night under the desert stars in the nomad camp.
Duration
3 Days
Tour Type
Daily Tour
Group Size
30 People
Departure
Marrakech
DESCRIPTION:
Embark on an unforgettable 3-day tour with Ethnic Morocco Tours, starting in Marrakech and heading to the stunning Erg Cheggaga Desert. On Day 1, you’ll depart early, traveling through the scenic Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains. Your first stop will be Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its mud-brick architecture. After exploring the kasbah and enjoying lunch, you’ll continue to Agdez, where you can relax and soak in the village’s charm.
On Day 2, after breakfast, set off for Erg Cheggaga, taking in the beautiful Draa Valley along the way. Once at the desert’s edge, you’ll ride camels or 4x4s into the dunes. After settling into your Berber tent, enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch and explore the stunning landscape. As evening falls, gather around a campfire for dinner under the stars, accompanied by traditional music and stories.
On your final day, wake early to witness a breathtaking desert sunrise before beginning your journey back to Marrakech. Stop at Iriki Lake for scenic views, then visit Taznakht, known for its exquisite carpets. Explore local shops and watch artisans at work, offering a chance to pick up unique souvenirs. After a full day of discovery, you’ll return to Marrakech, reflecting on your incredible journey crafted by Ethnic Morocco Tours.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
Our 3 Days tour from Marrakech to zagora desert, Start From your accommodation in the red city of Marrakech to Draa valley via the startling Tichka pass (2260m), over the spectacular high Atas mountains, admire the wonderful Berber villages. And visit the extraordinary Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (a UNESCO world heritage site), built on a hilltop and featured in several movies such as ‘Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. In the afternoon, we will visit Atlas movie studios. Then continue to Agdez. Dinner and overnight at the guesthouse at Agdez.
The day starts from Agdez to the desert of M’hamid El Ghazlane, After breakfast. We continue toward the M’hamid El Ghazlane desert. Then we will visit Zagora Palm trees Grove, and the old Islamic library in Tamgrout, arrive at M’hamid desert and put on our scarfs, and start the riding camels to enter the Sahara desert to spend the night in the desert camp. After that, you admire the magical sunset over the dunes, You will have your dinner around the fire camp and sleeping in the Berber tents.
In the morning, after the sunrise and your breakfast at the desert camp. We will explore the dunes by 4×4 to visit the Chegaga desert. After that, we drive back to Marrakech through Iriki lake, Foum Zguid, Taznakht Berber village famous for Berber carpetings and Safran, Then we pass through the high Atlas mountains to get back to Marrakech. and our service will end at your accommodation in Marrakech
- Included
- Private 4*4 Transport & Airport Transfers: Fully-Escorted
- Professional driver English speaking
- 1 Nights Authentic, Stylish Accommodation
- 1 Night in a luxury desert camp ( Berber Tent )
- Healthy fresh Moroccan meals
- Camel ride ( camel per person ) in the Desert
- Mineral water provided throughout the trip
- Added peace of mind with Excellent Trip Advisor reviews