Description de la visite
Discover the raw beauty of the Moroccan Sahara in this immersive 3-day adventure to the Chegaga dunes. Escape the hustle of Marrakech as you journey through the Atlas Mountains, traditional Berber villages, and the breathtaking Draa Valley. Experience a true desert adventure — camel treks, nights in nomadic-style camps, and mesmerizing sunsets over the dunes of Chegaga, one of the wildest and most untouched parts of the Moroccan desert.
This extended 3-day itinerary allows for a more relaxed pace and deeper exploration of the desert landscape and Berber culture.
Itinéraire
Marrakech – Tizi n'Tichka Pass – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Agdz
Depart from Marrakech early in the morning and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2260m). Stop to explore the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its mud-brick architecture and cinematic history (Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Game of Thrones).
Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the "Hollywood of Africa," where you'll visit the Atlas Film Studios and Taourirt Kasbah. Then drive through the stunning Draa Valley, lined with palm groves and ancient kasbahs, arriving in Agdz for your overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel/Riad in Agdz.
Meals: Dinner included.
Agdz – Zagora – M'Hamid – Chegaga Dunes
After breakfast, continue your journey through the Draa Valley, passing through Zagora and M'Hamid, the last town before the vast Sahara. From M'Hamid, you'll switch to 4x4 vehicles for the off-road adventure to the Chegaga Dunes.
Arrive at the dunes in the afternoon and ride camels to your desert camp just in time for a spectacular sunset over the golden dunes. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, listen to Berber music by the campfire, and sleep under the stars in the silence of the Sahara.
Overnight: Desert camp in Chegaga (standard or luxury).
Meals: Breakfast and dinner included.
Chegaga – Lake Iriqui – Foum Zguid – Taznakht – Marrakech
Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the dunes - a truly magical experience. After breakfast at camp, drive across the Lake Iriqui dry desert, a unique landscape of flat sand and fossil beds. Continue toward Foum Zguid, where you'll rejoin the paved road.
Stop at Taznakht, a town famous for its traditional Berber carpets and handicrafts, before crossing back over the High Atlas Mountains to return to Marrakech in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast included.
End of Tour.
Ce qui est inclus
Inclus
- Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Marrakech
- Private or shared 4x4 vehicle or minibus with A/C
- Professional English/French/Spanish-speaking driver/guide
- 1 night in a hotel/riad in Agdz
- 1 night in a desert camp at Chegaga
- Camel ride at sunset and sunrise
- All dinners and breakfasts during the tour
- Sandboarding at camp (optional)
Non inclus
- Déjeuners et boissons
- Entrance fees to kasbahs or sites
- Pourboires et dépenses personnelles
- Activités optionnelles (quad, buggy des dunes, etc.)
- Assurance voyage
Détails supplémentaires
Heure de départ
7:00 AM from Marrakech
Durée de l'accord
3 Days / 2 Nights
Taille du groupe
Private and shared tours
Hébergement
Hotel/Riad + Desert camp at Chegaga
Meilleure saison
September to May
What to Bring
Light & warm clothes, sunscreen, camera
Questions fréquemment posées
About 45 minutes to 1 hour each way, depending on your camp location.
Chegaga is wilder and less touristy than Merzouga — perfect for travelers seeking a more authentic desert experience.
Yes, you can upgrade to luxury desert camps with private bathrooms, electricity, and Wi-Fi.
Yes, this tour is family-friendly, and we can arrange shorter camel rides or 4x4 transfers if needed.
Yes, dietary requests can be accommodated if mentioned in advance.
Yes, the itinerary can be adjusted to start or finish in Ouarzazate or Zagora on request.