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You will visit the Erg Chegaga dunes, which are located in the southeast of Marrakech and are more than 60 kilometers from the nearest settlement, Mhamid. This desert excursion takes at least three days to complete and includes stops at Ait Benhaddou, Draa Valley palm gardens, and desert landscape.
Discover best of Erg chigaga in desert trip, which allows you to ride camels, climb Sahara dunes, appreciate breathtaking vistas, and sleep in tents or under the stars, is one of the most widely recommended Morocco Desert excursions from Marrakech.
On the last day, there is a trip from Erg Chigaga dunes to Marrakech via Draa valley.
What's Included
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
We pick up you from your location in Marrakech.
Itinerary
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1Marrakech
In our Morocco desert trip, we will travel from Marrakech, the red city, towards the High Atlas Mountains on a route that overlooks the foothills of the mountains and the Berber settlements who live there.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Ait Ben Haddou
Our first visit will be at Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site walled settlement erected in the 11th century.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Ouarzazate
Then, 35 kilometers later, we'll arrive at Ouarzazate, Morocco's biggest city in the south-east and dubbed as "Hollywood of Africa."
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Zagora
Following that, we will drive to the largest valley in Morocco, the Draa valley (1052 km long), to reach Zagora, where you will witness the remnants of the Almoravide stronghold. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at a standard hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
5
On the second day, we will continue our journey down the Draa river until we reach Tamegroute, where we will visit one of the most ancient libraries before heading to the village of Mhamid.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
6
We will travel immediately to the Erg Chigaga dunes, where we will walk on camels at sundown to our nomadic tent for a night of music beneath the stars.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
7
You will wake up early to see the dawn, eat breakfast, and then travel immediately to Iriki's dry lake, which was full with water 30 years ago and was home to a variety of species.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
8
Following that, we will continue via the tranquil Berber village of Foum-Zguid.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
9
We visit Tazenakht, which has one of Morocco's largest carpet hubs.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
10Marrakech
Then, to end our Marrakech to Erg Chigaga desert trip, we will travel 90 kilometers via several valleys and Berber towns.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 1 Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Draa Valley - Zagora - Marrakech
Day 2: Zagora-Tamegroute-Mhamid-Chigagaga Dunes
Day 3: Chigaga Dunes, Iriki Lake, Foumzguid, Tazenakht, High Atlas, and Marrakech.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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