4-Day Erg Chigaga Desert Tour from Marrakech with Camel Crossing
About This Tour
Embark on a 4-day adventure to the dunes of Erg Chigaga, travelling through the High Atlas Mountains and the Draa Valley. Visit Tamegroute's historic sites, inc...
Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou, Erg Chegaga, Tamegroute · Languages: English
Know before you go: The tour includes off-road driving to reach the sand dunes of Erg Chigaga.
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What's Included
- Private 4x4 with fuel and driver
- English-speaking guide
- Hotels during the tour with bed and breakfast
- Entrance fees to the historical site
Not Included
- Lunches
- Drinks and beverages
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Marrakech to Tagounite via Tizi-n-Tichka and Tamegroute
Depart from your 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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2Day 02
Tagounite to Erg Chegaga through M'hamid and Oued Draa
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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3Day 03
Erg Chegaga to Ouarzazate via Lac Iriqui and Fint Oasis
Witness the sunrise over the sand dunes and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Depart by 4x4 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 towards Ouarzazate, passing through the Oasis of Fint. Stay in a good hotel in Ouarzazate, with dinner included.
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4Day 04
Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou and Telouat
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 onwards to the Pacha Kasbah in Telouat, where you will enjoy lunch. Continue through the Atlas Mountains, reaching Marrakech in the late afternoon.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Marrakech, Morocco · Tour start: Marrakesh, Morocco — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
