4-Day Tour To The Dunes of Erg Chigaga
Highlights
Marrakech
sunandsand, sightseeing, Desert
Private Tour
4 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on a 4-day adventure to Erg Chigaga's dunes. Drive through High Atlas Mountains, visit Tamegroute's historic sites, and trek on camels across Oued Draa. Experience sunrise over Erg Chegaga's enchanting dunes. Explore Ait Ben Haddou's Kasbah.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Marrakech – Tagounite
- Depart from the hotel in Marrakech by 4x4 early in the morning.
- Drive over the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, with a lunch break along the way.
- Continue through the Draa River valley, passing palm trees and old Kasbahs.
- Stop at Tamegroute to visit the famous Koran library and underground Kasbah.
- Stay in a hostel in Tagounite with dinner included.
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Day 2: Tagounite – M’hamid – Erg Chegaga
- Enjoy breakfast at the hostel in Tagounite.
- Head towards M’hamid, the gateway to the desert.
- Cross the Oued Draa by camel for approximately three hours, admiring the beautiful desert landscape.
- With luck, encounter nomads with their animals.
- Have lunch at a scenic spot in the desert with dunes and large Tamarisk trees.
- Continue the journey to the dunes of Chegaga, a stunning group of towering dunes.
- Spend the night in nomad tents at the dunes, with dinner and entertainment.
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Day 3: Erg Chegaga – Ouarzazate
- Witness the sunrise over the sand dunes and enjoy a delicious breakfast.
- Depart in a 4x4 vehicle on the old Paris-Dakar Rally road to Foum Zguid, crossing Lac Iriqui.
- Stop for lunch in Taznakht, known for its famous women's carpet cooperative.
- Continue the journey towards Ouarzazate, passing through the Oasis of Fint.
- Stay in a good hotel in Ouarzazate, with dinner included.
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Day 4: Ouarzazate – Marrakech
- Start the day with breakfast at the hotel in Ouarzazate.
- Depart towards the renowned Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Travel towards the Pacha Kasbah in Telouat, where you will enjoy lunch.
- Continue the journey through the Atlas Mountains, reaching Marrakech in the late afternoon.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |