4 Day Adventure from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga in the Sahara

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Experience the Sahara on an unforgettable 4-Day Desert Expedition in Morocco: A Journey Through Time and Dunes. From camel rides to UNESCO World Heritage sites, each day promises new adventures.

Highlights

  • 2 Nights in Berber style camp in the Sahara Desert
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site: Ait Ben Haddou
  • Camel Ride at sunset in the dunes of Erg Chegaga in the Sahara Desert
  • Travel across the stunning High Atlas Mountains
  • Experience the largest dunes in Morocco: Erg Cheaga

Description

For Private Bookings: Day 1: Pickup in Marrakech. Drive through the Atlas Mountains: (Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest in North Africa). Guided Tour of Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage site) w/ licensed local guide. Lunch in Ait Ben Haddou/along route (not included). Drive to Ouarzazate: known for the Moroccan film industry. Options: Atlas Movie Studios (additional cost), Kasbah Taourirt (additional cost). Drive to Agdz: Draa Valley, picturesque palm groves & traditional Berber villages. Dinner & Overnight Stay in Agdz. Appr. Time Driving: 5 hrs Day 2: Breakfast at Your Accommodations in Agdz. Travel through Zagora: iconic sign 'Timbuktu 52 days.' Visit Tamegroute: famous for its green pottery & historic Quranic library. Travel to Mhamid & Lunch (not included). Off-Road Adventure to Erg Chegaga. Camel Ride at Sunset. Arrive at Berber-Style Camp in Erg Chegaga: Dinner, Berber Drum Experience & overnight. Appr. Time Driving: 5 hrs 30 mins Day3: Breakfast at Your Desert Camp. Choice of Desert Activities: Relax in the Dunes, Sandboarding, Camel Trek into dunes for Picnic Lunch, Quad Biking in the Dunes: (additional cost). Dinner, Music & Overnight at Camp. Appr. Time Driving: 0 hrs Day 4: Early Breakfast at Your Camp. Drive Through Lake Iriki: once a large lake, now a dramatic landscape. Short break in Foum Zguid. Drive to Tazenakht with scenic views of the changing landscapes; Visit a Cooperative for Berber Rugs in Tazenakht: observe the intricate craftsmanship & learn about the traditional techniques. Lunch along route (not included). Drive Through Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Appr. Time Driving: 8 hrs 30 mins *Routes are estimated & may change based on your preferences for activities. For Shared Bookings: Day 1: Pickup in Marrakech. Drive through Atlas Mountains: (Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest in North Africa). Optional Guided Tour of Ait Ben Haddou (not included). Lunch in Ait Ben Haddou/along route (not included). Drive through Ouarzazate: known for the Moroccan film industry & Draa Valley, picturesque palm groves & traditional Berber villages. Camel ride to Berber-style camp in Zagora, dinner & overnight stay. Appr. Time Driving: 6-7 hrs Day 2: Breakfast at Your camp. Travel through Zagora: iconic 'Timbuktu 52 days' sign; visit Tamegroute: famous for its green pottery. Travel to Mhamid and Lunch (not included). Off-Road Adventure to Erg Chegaga. Camel Ride at Sunset. Arrive at Berber-Style Camp in Erg Chegaga: Dinner, Berber Drum Experience & overnight. Appr. Time Driving: 4 hrs 30 mins Day3: Breakfast at Your Desert Camp. Depart and follow sam route back to Zagora. Dinner, Music and Overnight at Camp (Option for a local hotel or Riad in Zagora). Appr. Time Driving: 4 hrs 30 mins Day 4: Early Breakfast at Your Camp. Return to Marrakech along same route. Lunch along route (not included). Drive Through the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech Appr. Time Driving: 6-7 hrs *Routes are estimated and may change.

Includes

Pickup & Drop Off at your accommodations. Transportation by air-conditioned 4x4 or minibus. Local knowledgeable driver will travel with you. Nightly accommodations (2-3 nights in berber-style desert camp based on your selections). Breakfast and dinner are included at your nightly accommodations. Guides will be included as designated in the itinerary. (not included on shared option) Camel ride to your camp with an experienced camel driver. Sandboarding at your leisure in the camp.

Important Information

  • - When booking a shared group tour: it has fixed schedules. Vehicle type depends on total participants & cannot be confirmed until departure. - Pickups in the Medina take place at the nearest accessible meeting point; centrally located hotels are eligible for direct pickup. If you are further away you will have to meet in the city center. You'll receive your pickup point & time by email & a WhatsApp message from our coordinator the evening before: please ensure you have WhatsApp installed & active. - Driving times between regions can be long, with scenic stops along the way. - Lunch is at local roadside restaurants (not included), which may have limited options. - Standard desert camps have simpler facilities & entertainment is not guaranteed. Deluxe option offers private en-suite bathrooms & apply only to the desert camp. - We cannot provide exact accommodations in advance: it will depend on the total number traveling. We continue to accept bookings until the night before departure.

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