3 Days : Ouarzazate – Chgaga – Taznakht-Ouarzazate

From Ouarzazate

3 Days : Ouarzazate – Chgaga – Taznakht-Ouarzazate

Overview :

This 3-day desert tour from Ouarzazate to Chgaga dunes is a perfect way to experience the beauty of southern Morocco. The tour takes you through the breathtaking Atlas Mountains, scenic valleys and gorges, and the stunning Sahara desert.

highlights :

→ Begin your journey from Ouarzazate, visiting the iconic Kasbah Taourirt and the film studios
→ Cross the dramatic Draa Valley, known for its lush palm groves and ancient kasbahs
→ Stop at Agdz for scenic views and enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch
→ Explore Zagora, the gateway to the desert, and visit its famous library and pottery workshops
→ Drive through the arid landscapes of M’Hamid, the last town before the vast Sahara
→ Embark on an unforgettable camel trek into the Chgaga dunes at sunset
→ Dine under a blanket of stars and sleep in a luxury desert camp

Itinerary :

Day1 : OUARZAZATE - ZAGORA

the deep south of Morocco, the Draa Valley stretches from the city of Ouarzazate into the Sahara Desert. The Draa Valley is a stunning oasis home to Berber villages, sumptuous Kasbahs, streaming sand dunes, lush green plains, snow-capped Atlas Mountains, endless stretches of palm trees and the Draa, Morocco’s largest river. It is no wonder that the valley has become famous for its Kasbahs. The most famous in the region are Amezrou, Tamnougalt, El Caid ouslim, Ait Hammou Ousaid, and Touririt. Crossing the draa valley you will admire full small bérbére village along the river , kasbahs ,palms and olives trees , donkeys .

Day2 : ZAGORA - CHIGAGA DUNES

the big dunes of Chegaga will give you the chance to enjoy the tranquility of the countryside, desert wild life, sand dunes with Tamarix trees that are very exceptional in the southern desert of Morocco, the first stop in tamgrout village historically served as a hub of learning and religion through its famous Sufi zawiya. This was a historical center of the Nasiriyya order, one of the most influential (and at one time one of the largest) Sufi orders in the Islamic world. Tamegroute’s glazed ceramics are also very well known. Mhamid village is a small oasis town in Zagora Province, M’Hamid was always a center for traveling nomads and caravans. Today the town is the starting point for tourist camel and 4×4 safaris into the desert. Chegaga, the highest dunes in southern Morocco (300m high),crossing this océan of sands with car 4/4 and camel ride to arrive to bérbére tent in the bivouac .

Day3 : CHIGAGA DUNES - TAZNAKHAT - OUARZAZATE

Following traces of river draa and road of paris- dakar ralley , we arrive to iriqui lake, foum zguid village , arrive to taznakht to discover this bérbére town and his famous carpet . The Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou is an eminent example of a ksar in southern Morocco illustrating the main types of earthen constructions that may be observed dating from the 17th century in the valleys of Draa, Todgha, Dadès Retour to Ouarzazate

Tour Services :

What's included in this trip :

-Accommodation in a Hotel or riad in Dades
-Dinner
-Breakfast
-Accommodation in the desert Luxury camp in Merzouga
-Dinner
-Breakfast
-Camel ride in the sunset and sunrise (One Camel each)
-Transport in a private air-conditioned (fuel included)
-Sandboarding
-Entrance – Merzouga Desert

What's excluded in this trip :

– Lunches and drinks
– Tips and freebies
– extras

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