Morocco Desert Tour 4 Days – Erg Chegaga
We are going to meet you in Marrakesh and drive to Ouarzazat through the spectacular Tizi nTichka pass that reaches an altitude of 2260m.
The High Atlas Mountains are surrounded by magnificent landscapes and Berber towns.
Arriving at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Morocco’s largest kasbah and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we will have lunch in the Kasbah and then continue to Zagora.
Ait Benhaddou Village
Ait Benhaddou is a small village . It is known for its well-preserved kasbahs, or traditional Moroccan fortresses, which have been used as a backdrop for numerous movies and TV shows, including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones.
Zagora City
The Zagora Desert is a region in Morocco located in the southeastern part of the country, near the city of Zagora. It is known for its vast stretches of sand dunes and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the Sahara Desert.
Atlas Mountains
The Atlas Mountains are a mountain range in Morocco that stretches for about 1,200 miles from the Atlantic coast in the west to the Algerian border in the east. The highest peak in the range is Toubkal, which stands at an elevation of over 13,000 feet.
We are about to begin the Sahara Desert journey from Marrakesh. leaving the tumult of the city and taking the rugged road towards Ouarzazate through the spectacular landscape of the Atlas Mountains.
This tour will allow us to visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou which, at an altitude of 160m. initially a port of passage for traders crossing the Sahara desert.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is also recognized as the place to shoot films such as “Laurence of Arabia” and “Gladiators”.
Travel Expeditions Morocco has created this itinerary of 4 days 3 nights to Erg Chegaga desert to allow you to experience wildlife far of buildings. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, UNESCO world heritage site, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, the largest palm trees Valley in Morocco, camel trek experience, Overnight in Berber tent, etc.
Itinerary Day per Day:
The first journey of our Marrakech desert trip to Erg Chegaga starts , by taking the road through the Atlas Mountains. Where you will be able to appreciate some of the most amazing, and beautiful mountains view.
The road will take us to Ait Ben haddou Kasbah. An old Berber village, scenery for numerous Hollywood movies, because of its incomparable beauty. You will have the opportunity to walk through its captivating alleyways and explore its magic. We continue to Ouarzazate city (Hollywood of Africa), a city of Berber culture.
Ouarzazate is a quiet province known for its film studios. Once reaching this city, you will be able to walk the streets or visit the studios. Overnight in the hotel.
Meals included: Dinner
Included Activities:
- Ait Benhaddou village walk
After, enjoying breakfast at your hotel, we will continue to our next destination driving from Ouarzazate to Erg Chegaga desert. While we make our way through the beauty of the Dra valley, we will pass various amazing Berber Villages such as Agdez, where we will be able to admire authentic mudbrick kasbahs. We will then reach the small Sahara province of Zagora, where we will pick up you, and head to the Chegaga Desert. Here the best experience for your camel ride to the Berber camp, where you will enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, and sleep under the stars or in fully equipped tents. Marrakech to erg Chegaga desert tour.
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Included Activities:
- Sunset view
- Camel Ride
- Anti Atlas Mountains view
Early morning you will be woken up by an amazing sunrise in the desert, and a traditional Moroccan breakfast after, we head back on the road to our next stop. The city of Zguit and the dry lake of Iriqui, this now dry lake will amaze you with its exotic desert plants. finally arriving at Ouarzazate, a city of vibrant culture and artistic traditions.
Ouarzazate is a quiet province also known for its film studios, once reaching this city you will be able to walk the streets or explore the studios. Overnight in the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner
Included Activities:
- Sunrise view
- 4×4 Drive in the sand
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, we will continue the journey to our next and final destination the city of Marrakech. Your adventure with us ends here taking you to your hotel or riad. The end of 4 Days Marrakech desert trip to Erg Chegaga.
Meals included: Breakfast
Included Activities:
- N/A
Included :
- English Speaking Driver
- AC Transport (4x4/Minivan)
- Camping night at Berber Camp / 2 Nights at Comfort Hotels
- Dinner at Berber Camp
- Camel Ride in the desert
Excluded:
- Travel Insurance
- Drinks and Lunches
- Tips
What to know About this trip:
- Соnfirmаtiоn will bе rесеivеd аt thе timе оf bооking.
- Infаnt sеаts аrе аvаilаblе.
- Nоt whееlсhаir ассеssiblе.
- А minimum оf 2 реорlе реr bооking is rеquirеd.
- Nоt rесоmmеndеd fоr trаvеllеrs with bасk рrоblеms.
- Nоt rесоmmеndеd fоr рrеgnаnt trаvеllеrs.
- Nо hеаrt рrоblеms оr оthеr sеriоus mеdiсаl соnditiоns.
- Моst trаvеllеrs саn раrtiсiраtе.
- Тhis is а рrivаtе tоur/асtivity.
- Оnly yоur grоuр will раrtiсiраtе.
Whаt tо Вring Fоr thе Тоur:
Whаt tо Вring Fоr thе Тоur:
- Наt, sunglаssеs & sunsсrееn сrеаm.
- Соmfоrtаblе jеаns оr trоusеrs fоr thе саmеl trеkking.
- Саmеrа & рhоnе сhаrgеrs.
- Wаrm сlоthеs in thе wintеr sеаsоn