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This tour offers an immersive journey from the bustling streets of Marrakech to the heart of the Moroccan Sahara. Over four days, you'll traverse diverse landscapes, from the rugged Atlas Mountains to the vast desert dunes of Erg Chigaga. Highlights include visits to the ancient kasbahs of Ait Benhaddou and Tamnougalt, the oasis town of Zagora, and camel treks through the golden dunes. Experience authentic Berber hospitality with nights spent in traditional desert camps under the starry skies. This tour is perfect for those seeking adventure, cultural immersion, and the serenity of the desert.

 

Tour Highlights:

  • Atlas Mountains: Scenic drive through the High Atlas, passing picturesque Berber villages and dramatic mountain landscapes.
  • Ait Benhaddou Kasbah: Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its stunning mudbrick architecture.
  • Draa Valley: Journey through Morocco's longest valley, lined with lush date palm groves and ancient kasbahs.
  • Zagora: Visit the gateway to the desert, known for its vast oases and historic caravan routes.
  • Camel Trek: Ride through the mesmerizing Erg Chigaga dunes on camelback, experiencing the serenity of the desert.
  • Desert Camp: Spend the night in a traditional Berber camp, enjoying local cuisine, music, and unforgettable star-filled skies.
  • Sunrise and Sunset: Witness the magical colors of the desert as the sun rises and sets over the rolling sand dunes.

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Day 1

Time : 8:00 am

Marrakech ➥ High Atlas ➥ Ouarzazate➥ Agdez

We leave Marrakech “Red City” is the most important former imperial city in Morocco’s history. It is situated on the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, which we will drive throughout for miles and miles enjoying the fascinating presence of superb and scattered Berber village. Almost halfway we will pass by the Universal heritage of Ait Ben Hadou Kasbah, a fortified village of the 11th century.35 km from Ait Ben Hadou Kasbah we will visit Hollywood of Africa Ouarzazate, where the biggest filmmaking studios. The drive will go on along the longest valley all over the kingdom 1052Km and the biggest palm tree oases. Arriving at Agadez where we will spend the night.

Day 2

Agdez ➥ Zagora ➥ Tamegroute ➥ Mhamid Mhamid ➥ Chigaga Dunes

We keep driving along Draa Valley before passing by Zagora where the remains of an Almoravid fortress can still be seen. We pass by Tamagrout that is Situated on the Draa River. In this small town, we will visit the oldest libraries in the kingdom. Driving along Draa valley to M’hamid, which is a very modest village. and not much different from the village you have passed before arriving here. From a vast plateau, you will get impressed by the huge sand dune of Chigaga, where we go for a camel ride to meet one of the most fascinating sand dunes sights we will ever see, the superb sunset in the middle of the high sand dune. Tonight we stay in a Berber camp and enjoy a wonderful stars view

Day 3

Chigaga Dunes ➥ Iriki Lake ➥ Foumzguid ➥ Tazenakht ➥ Ait Benhaddou

From Chigaga we drive long sand dunes on a peaceful and fascinating wilderness some passing by the natural dried lake of Iriki.30 years ago this lake was full of water and different kinds of birds. After a long way of driving on an off-road. We get in to the regular road and pass the small town of Foum-Zguid, which is a noiseless and sleepy Berber town. We stopover in Taznakht.It was a former trading post for this large region. This little Berber village is one of the biggest centers of carpets in the kingdom. An easy drive and we get to Universal heritage of Ait Ben Hadou Kasbah, a fortified village of the 11th century where we will spend the night.

Day 4

Ait Benhaddou ➥ Telouet ➥ Tichka Pass ➥ Marrakech

Just 40 km from Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, we will see the Kasbah of Telout, a former route of the caravans from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. It was the seat of the El Glaoui family’s power; they were given political power of Morocco south of High Atlas Mountains by King Moulay Hassan. The Glaouis were almost as strong in power as the sultan himself. The palace can still be visited but it is steadily becoming more damaged and is slowly collapsing. In 2010, work was underway to restore the property. We lunch in the Pass of Tichka and drive to Marrakech.

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