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Marrakech to Chegaga Dunes

Experience the great dunes of Chegaga: 3-day tour among the wonders of the desert
  • DepartureMarrakech
  • DestinationChegaga Dunes
  • Duration3 days
  • PriceX
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Panoramic tour

Drive from Marrakech to Zagora, crossing the impressive Tizi-n-Tishka pass in the majestic High Atlas Mountains. Follow the course of the Draa River to the Sahara Desert, where the sand stretches as far as the eye can see.
This region offers unique Moroccan desert experiences, including a thrilling camel ride through the desert, a spectacular sunset over the dunes, and two nights of hotel/riad comfort and one night in a fascinating desert tented camp.

Get ready for a breathtaking adventure!

Travel plan - 3 days

Imagine leaving vibrant Marrakech at the crack of dawn, with Zagora as your final destination. The road takes us through the High Atlas Mountains, a spectacular landscape that touches the sky at 2260 m, at the Tizin Tichka pass-the highest point in all of Morocco. We continue our journey across the Anti-Atlas to the Tizi N’Tinififft pass (1660 m) in Agdz. A short pit stop here allows us to admire the view before resuming the road to Zagora.

Imagine arriving at the nomad camp just in time to welcome the warm colors of sunset, with a cup of authentic mint tea in hand. Walking on the dunes at sunset is an unforgettable experience; be captivated by the silence of the desert and eagerly await the rising of the stars.

But the evening is not over yet. We will return to the camp for dinner under the stars, where local nomads will entertain us with their music around the campfire. A magical experience that will leave an indelible mark on your heart.

Start the day in the direction of the spiritual center of Thamegrout, home of the famous Zaouia Naciria, an important branch of the Sufi Tariqa Chadhiliyya brotherhood. This place of devotion has had a significant impact not only on the spiritual, but also on the socio-economic and political fabric of Morocco, and many other countries. Don’t miss its library, which holds a treasure trove of 4,000 manuscripts, including a copy of the Koran written on gazelle skins.

We then continue to the imposing dunes of Cheggaga, passing through the pottery town and on past Tagounite. Here, the Draa River recedes, leaving a landscape of increasingly arid oases. According to the people of Mhamid, these waters were once lost in the dunes and have not reached the sea for a long time.

But the excitement does not end there. You will spend the night in an authentic nomadic tent next to the fascinating sand dunes of Erg Chegaga, one of the most remote and arid areas of southern Morocco. An intense experience that brings you closer to the true essence of the desert.

After a hearty and invigorating breakfast, immerse yourself in the arid and breathtaking desert landscape by following the trail along Djbel Bani to Foum Zguid. From here, we take the road to Ouarzazate, passing through picturesque Tazenaft.

Your journey is enriched even more at lunch. Get ready to set out to discover Ait Ben Haddou, a charming village 30 km from Ouarzazate, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The day continues through the lush High Atlas Mountains and down through Taddert to the Haouz plain.

And so, at the end of a day full of adventure and discovery, you will arrive in Marrakech, where we will conclude our services, hoping to have left a lasting memory of this extraordinary trip to the heart of Morocco. Thank you for choosing to travel with us!

Useful information

  • Driver speaking FR/ENG/IT/ESP
  • Transfer from airport to hotel/residence
  • Half board: Dinner (drinks not included)
  • Breakfast until day 3
  • Air-conditioned and comfortable transportation
  • Experienced local guide
  • 1 night in hotel/Riad or tented camp in the desert.
  • Excursions and visits mentioned in the program

  • Airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunch and all drinks
  • Anything not specified in the “included in the price” section.

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  • Payment: payment can be made by bank transfer or credit card. After you make your travel arrangements, we will send you all the information you need to make your payment via the method of your choice
  • Confirmation of reservation: once your reservation is confirmed, we will contact you to determine the exact location and date of the meeting. You will receive an official booking confirmation that will include full details of your tour and meeting instructions
  • Cancellation: cancellation can be refunded only if made at least 48 hours before the date of the appointment. Please note that any cancellation requests received after this deadline may not be refunded
  • Optional products and services: the reservation amount does not include optional products or services ordered locally. Any additional requests or extra services must be agreed upon and paid for separately
  • Absence: in case of non-attendance at the agreed appointment, no refund will be made and 100% of the total booking amount will be retained
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