Departure early morning from your riad/hotel in Marrakech and travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tichka Pass (2260 m) – the highest road pass in Morocco offering spectacular panoramic views of the mountains and valleys with a snaky road, beautiful landscapes with different colours and the Berber villages along the way.Visit several kasbahs along the way, including Tamnougalte and Ait Benhaddou. A 16th century UNESCO site, Ait Benhaddou is one of the best preserved and most spectacular kasbahs in Morocco. A famous site for Hollywood films, Ait Benhaddou was used for the blockbuster film of 2000, Gladiator. The trip continues through the palm-lined Draa river valley. Arrival in Zagora for a cup of Moroccan tea. Afterwards, continuation towards the gate of Sahara desert, Mhamid. Dinner and night in camp M’hamid.
Itinerary
3 days From Marrakech to Mhamid-Erg Chegaga is the best short option to visit the desert and the dunes, Mhamid El Ghizlane is the gate of big desert of Morocco with more than 6 big dunes like erg Chegaga 300 miter apart from the awesome attractions all along the road to M’hamid. 3 days to erg chegaga you can actually see relatively big dunes and appreciate a wonderful sunset and sunrise and enjoy a beautiful atmosphere with the nomads.
Tour program
Marrakesh-Mhamid
Start point
Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz, Morocco
08:00
Mhamid -Erg Chegaga
After your breakfast, you ride on the back of saddled camels and enter the Sahara desert. A two hours ride followed by a break for lunch in M’hamid. Travel from M’hamid by 4×4 vehicle through the beautiful desert landscape with a break to enjoy a Berber Sahara tea in the sacred oasis. We reach the sand dunes of Chegaga – the largest group of dunes in the region reaching a height of 300 m and a span of 40 km. Dinner with entertainment. Camp in nomad Tents.
Erg Chegaga -Marrakech
After enjoying the sunrise up the sand dunes, breakfast is served to you, then departure in 4×4 vehicles via the old Paris-Dakar road to Foum Zguid, crossing Iriqui lake. Lunch in the Berber village Taznakht. Arrival to Marrakech about 6:30 p.m.
End point
Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz, Morocco
17:00
Cancellation Policy
In case of cancellation:
A deduction from the total amount will be made:
free of charge for More than 21 days
25% for a cancellation From 21 to 15 days before the date of arrival.
50% for a cancellation From 14 to 7 days before the date of arrival.
75% for cancellation for less than 7 days before the date of arrival.
100% for cancellation in 48h before the date of arrival.
Tour Details
Accommodation
Full Board in GuestHouse
overnight in a private nomad traditional tent o
Transport
Pick up and drop of in your riad
Insurance
Optional
Other activities and services are not included.
Flights
International flights are not included.
Additional Services
Cameld rides &full board overnight in a private nomad traditional tent in Erg Chegaga
Additional Services
snacks and meals during the Marrakech-Mhamid transfers
local visit fees
Tip
Meals
2 breakfasts
2 Dinners
1 Lunchs
Guide
English/French/Spanish speaking Guide
Good to know
Currency
Moroccan Dirham
Morocco
Customer reviews
Operator
Faq Tour
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