Overview about 3 days from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga
Get on a thrilling 3-day Erg Chigaga desert tour from Marrakech, designed to take you deep into the heart of Morocco’s wild desert dunes and discover some of the country’s most stunning and remote landscapes.
On this journey, you’ll cross the majestic Atlas Mountains and make your way to the Sahara Desert, passing through the picturesque Draa Valley with its palm groves, oases, and dramatic rocky formations. Travel in comfort with a private driver in a 4WD vehicle, exploring the mountains, valleys, and Saharan trails. Spend the first night at a charming Kasbah hotel and the second night at a desert camp or luxury ensuite accommodation. Experience a magical sunset camel ride and enjoy the tranquil silence of the desert.
This 3-day adventure is perfect for those seeking a true Sahara experience, even with limited time. Our carefully crafted itinerary includes iconic attractions like Ait Benhaddou, Draa Valley, Mhamid, and an unforgettable night in a tented camp. With off-road trails and bumpy roads, this journey takes you on an intensive yet balanced route, ensuring you experience the essence of Morocco’s desert landscapes.
With Epic Zagora Tours, a trusted local guide agency from the heart of Morocco’s desert, we offer a fully customizable itinerary for your journey, making it easy to book and enjoy an authentic Sahara adventure.
Itinerary for 3 days Desert trip Erg chegaga from Marrakech:
Desert trip Erg Chegaga, 3 Days and 2 nights, from Marrakech to Erg chegaga via Zagora, through Draa Valley. The Real Sahara desert of Morocco.
Day 1: Marrakech “ Telouet Kasbah “ Ksar Ait benhaddou“ Ouarzazate
Depart early in the morning from your riad/hotel in Marrakech to begin our desert trip Erg Chegaga, via Morocco’s highest road pass, the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m). Offering breathtaking mountain views, valleys with a winding road, and beautiful colors throughout the landscape. You will discover as well exotic Berber villages along the way. Following that you will visit Tamnougalte and other kasbahs. Dinner and overnight stay in Ouarzazate.
Day 2 : Ouarzazate“ Zagora “ Tamgroute “ Mhamid “ Desert trip Erg Chegaga
After breakfast, we will drive to Zagora through the palm-lined Draa river valley and its environs, including the Jewish quarter in Amzerou and the palm orchards. Following that, we continue on to M’hamid, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. We stop in Tamgroute, the original town of the 16th century dynasty (Saadian), to see an antique Coran library and a subterranean kasbah. We arrive in M’hamid, the end of the Draa valley and civilization. Lunch will be a desert Pic-Nic, followed by a drive to Erg Chegag, where you will begin your nomadic life by riding camels. And go through the desert, with its many facets of life and diverse components. Dinner and the evening will be enjoyable there.
Day 3: Chegaga sand dunes “ Foum Zguid “ Taznakht “ Marrakesh
After enjoying the sunrise up the sand dunes, breakfast is served to you, then departure by 4×4 via the old Paris-Dakar road to Foum Zguid, Passing by the natural dried lake of Iriki. 30 years ago this lake was full of water, and different kinds of birds. Then Stop for Lunch in the berber village Taznakht or Foum Zguid. It was a former trading post in this large region. This little Berber village is one of the biggest centers of carpets in the kingdom. Then we take the road to Marrakech.
Good To know About 3 days From Marrakech to Erg Chegaga Desert
Service Included
- Hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off
- Well-maintained, comfortable vehicles
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Ouarzazate (half-board)
- Stay at a desert camp in Erg Chegaga (half-board), including one night in the camp
- Enjoy Berber music after dinner at the Erg Chegaga camp
- Camel ride through the desert
- Multi-lingual drivers and local guides
- 24/7 travel assistance for a seamless experience
Service Not Included:
- Tips
- Drinks
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