MARRAKECH – OUARZAZATE – AGDAZ

Marrakech - Begin a four-day tour to Erg Chigaga at 8:00 A.M. from your hotel or Riad. The journey ascends through the Atlas Mountains via the Tichka Pass, offering breathtaking views. There will be numerous stops for enjoying the scenery and photography.

Ouarzazate - Upon reaching Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Desert, visit the studios and enjoy lunch before continuing to Agdaz. Cross the Draa River, which nourishes a vast oasis stretching approximately 200 km at the base of the ancient Atlas Mountains.

Draa Valley - Along the route, several palm groves provide shade between Kasbahs and fortified villages, surrounded by fields of corn, barley, vegetables, and henna plantations. Enjoy a leisurely walk of about an hour among the palm trees in the evening, creating a wonderful atmosphere. Choose to have dinner and stay overnight at your hotel.

Agdaz-Zagoura- Erg Chigaga

Tamgrout - After breakfast, travel to Tamgrout, known for its potteries with green glaze and the ancient Quranic library featuring exquisite hand-written Arabic.

Zagora - Be captivated by the expansive oasis and numerous palm trees. Pass through various villages to gain insight into life in the oasis.

M’Hamid - Upon reaching M’hamid, the gateway to the Sahara where the paved road ends, enjoy a leisurely lunch.

Erg Chigaga - Later, embark on a one to two-hour camel ride into the heart of the Sahara, reaching the highest Erg Chigaga dunes to witness a memorable sunset. Delight in a splendid dinner under the stars by the campfire, accompanied by local music, and spend the night in a private tent, embracing the tranquility and beauty of the dunes.

Erg Chegaga- Ait Ben Haddou

Ait Ben Haddou - Rise early to witness the unforgettable sunrise. After breakfast, travel through another 100 km of desert with diverse scenery, crossing various desert features such as ‘Erg’, ‘Reg’, ‘Hammadas’, and oases. Cross the flat, dried salt lake of Iriqui and the Anti Atlas mountains, following the historic “Rally Paris Dakar” route. Proceed to Foum Zguid, the first town after the desert, where the paved road begins.

Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet Kasbah- Marrakech

Telouet - After breakfast, enjoy a one-hour walk around the ancient Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Ait Ben Haddou is a fortified village along the historic caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. Explore the traditional Moroccan architecture of the Kasbahs, a historic trading hub and filming location for many movies, including Game of Thrones. Afterward, drive through scenic roads, stunning landscapes, and Berber villages. Upon reaching Talouat, visit the magnificent Kasbah of Kaid lglaoui. Finally, travel back through the winding roads of the Atlas Mountains, returning to Marrakech by 4:00 P.M.

• Private transportation
• Luxurious accommodation at hotels and The Camp
• Exhilarating camel ride experience
• Gourmet dinner
• Delicious breakfast
• Expert tour guide

• Lunches

For those with a deep appreciation for the stillness and the grandeur of the desert, this Sahara desert excursion in Morocco is an adventure you wouldn’t want to miss. Throughout this journey, you are deeply immersed in the dunes, far from any signs of human inhabitation.

Traversing the high Atlas mountains will leave you awestruck by the breathtaking views. If you’re looking to capture these moments, feel free to let your guide and driver know where you’d like to pause.

Visits to Kasbah Telouat and the UNESCO world heritage site, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, are mainstays of all desert itineraries, and this tour is no exception. Also on the agenda are the famous green pottery cooperative and the Quranic library with its splendid manuscripts before immersing into Morocco’s vast Sahara dunes.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.