3-Day Marrakech Desert Tour with Chegaga Dunes and Aït Ben Haddou

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy a camel ride across the dunes of Chegaga
• 02 Traverse the scenic Drâa Valley
• 03 Visit the famous Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou
• 04 Spend a night in desert tents with Sahraoui folklore around the fire

Feel the magic of the Moroccan desert in its hidden places, known only to the locals. Spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains, the warm hospitality of the Berber people, and a variety of food make this a memorable 3-day journey. Enjoy a camel ride across the dunes of Chegaga and marvel at the sunset in this magical setting.

Enjoy a camel ride across the dunes of Chegaga and marvel at the sunset in this magical setting.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Erg Chegaga, Tamegroute

Languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Marrakech to M'hamid via Aït Ben Haddou and Zagora

• At 8:30 in the morning, depart by 4x4 to M'hamid through the Tizi N'Tichka pass.
• Continue to the Kasbah of Tamdakhte and Aït Ben Haddou in Ouarzazate, where a tasty lunch will be served.
• Depart for Zagora, with en-route sightseeing in Agdz, a panoramic view over the Drâa Valley, and continue along the valley until Tanskhirt.
• In Tamgrout, stop for a tour of the Koranic library, the kasbah groundwater, and the pottery workshops.
• Continue to the bivouac at M'hamid Lmawnak, enjoy dinner around the fire with Sahraoui folklore, and spend the night in tents.

2

Day 02

M'hamid, Sacred Oasis, and the Great Dunes of Chegaga

• After breakfast, ride a camel for 1 hour and then begin a 4x4 trek to the great sandy dunes of Chegaga, the largest dunes in Morocco.
• Have lunch under the shade of palm trees or tamarisk.
• Resume the trek to Chegaga after 12 o'clock.
• Arrive at the bivouac of Chegaga to watch the sunset, have dinner, and spend the night in tents or under the stars.

3

Day 03

Chegaga to Kasbah Tamnougalt and Return to Marrakech

• After breakfast, depart by 4x4.

• Return to M'hamid and then depart for Marrakech through the Drâa Valley.

• Stop at Agdez to visit Kasbah Tamnougalt.

• Continue to Ouarzazate via Tizi N'Tinffift.

• Return to Marrakech via Tizi N'Tichka.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

• Tips & gratuities
• Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Marrakech, Morocco

Tour start

Marrakesh, Morocco

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.