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4x4 Moroccan Sahara Adventure tour, overnight in a camp in Erg Chegaga

Sahara Getaway

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Begin the trip right away at Ouarzazate with a journey on the seats of 4x4 towards the desert. The spot where you will live the magic moments with exotic nights in your camp after the camel ride. Have a true encounter with nature featured with authentic and memorable experiences. Also, you move into the world of oases with its palm trees and Kasbahs dotted all around the land before you make your way to the cinema side and visit the little Hollywood of Morocco. An itinerary with diversely rich and changing landscapes everywhere you look.

  • 8 days/ 7 nights

  • From Ouarzazate

  • Private

  • Any time

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Discover the mountain range of Siroua - Visit Iriqui Lake - Walk the dunes of Chegaga - Admire the stunning sunset – Camp near the dunes - Spend a thrilling night with Berber animation – See the hamadas and oases of the desert - Enjoy lunch in the middle of the palm grove – Check out M'hamid and ride camels to Erg Lihoudi – Have picnic lunch in the desert - Visit the spiritual centre of Tamegroute and its pottery workshops - Explore the desert town Zagora along Mountain road - See an interesting fossil site – Drive along the road of thousand kasbahs – Get to see Daraa Valley and Tamnougalt kasbah - Have free time at leisure with a visit of Ouarzazate and kasbah Taourirt – Walk in Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou

Your Itininary
Day 1: OUARZAZATE

After arriving at Ouarzazate airport, meet our team and you will be carried to your hotel to have a welcome dinner.

Day 2: OUARZAZATE – FOUM ZGUID – ERG CHEGAGA

Set off on your venture trail through Taznakht, Siroua mountain range, down to Foum Zguid for lunch then into the desert. Come into contact with the Sahara after following a path through Irigui lake up the Chegaga grand dunes (300m high and 40 km long). You will be amazed looking at your first sunset in the desert before ending the day with fun animation Sahara songs then enjoy dinner before camping within dunes under a canopy of stars.

Day 3: ERG CHEGAGA – M`HAMID

Today, make your way through the oasis, Hamadan and desert towards Mhamid, break the ride with lunch in an authentic hotel between palm trees towering over the region. Use some free to explore further M`hamid, or stay inside to refresh in the swimming pool. Later in the evening, feast on a locally made dinner and relax for the night in your hotel.

Day 4: M`HAMID – ERG LIHOUDI

Jump the back of your camel and ride the path that leads to Erg Lihoudi. Once you settle down, tuck in a local lunch in your tent, or seize the free time to walk to the top of the stunning dunes waiting for a gorgeous sunset to show up beautifully on the horizon. Enjoy your second night in the camp.

Day 5: ERG LIHOUDI – ZAGORA - TAZZATINE

Today, turn back to the palm groves with a first stop in the once religious centre Tamegroute for a visit of the Koranic library and see the green pottery workshop unique to the region. Afterwards, carry on and have a pause for lunch in the birthplace of Saadians and that is Zagora city. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to visit an interesting fossil site, then end the night with a dinner and overnight in your hotel

Day 6: TAZZATINE – TAMNOUGALT - OUARZAZATE

This morning, leave Tazzarine behind for a drive toward Nkob where you will have some time seeing Kasbahs then a visit of the lush Daraa valley after leaving for Agdz to check some nice-looking Kasbahs in Tamnougalt. Back to Ouarzazate later in the afternoon where dinner will be served.

Day 7: OUARZAZATE

Today, your whole day is free at leisure in Morocco`s little Hollywood ` Ouarzazate`. Stroll in the city and go see some studios, and the former home of the Pacha Glaoui family `Taourirt Kasbah`. Use the afternoon for a visit of the nearby Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, which was classified by Unesco as a universal world heritage site.

Day 8: DEPARTURE

Free time, then a private transfer to the airport, we will keep assisting you until you board the flight.

What`s included
  • Round airport transfers

  • Air-conditioned vehicle with a driver (gas included)

  • 5 nights in a charming hotel or riad

  • 2 nights in desert camp

  • Camel ride

  • Stay and tourism promotion taxes

  • half-board from dinner the 1st day to breakfast the 8th day

  • our support and assistance

Not included
  • Flights

  • midday meals during the 2 days of airport transfers and the day in Marrakech

  • Drinks (It is better to buy mineral water, or bring water Purifier Tablets)

  • Tips

Booking conditions

The price is based on 4 or more travellers
Departure is guaranteed starting from 2 people
Your booking must be made and confirmed at least 2 weeks in advance

Frequently asked questions
How will we pay for this tour?

While you are making the booking, we request that you pay a 30% deposit of the total payment either by credit card, PayPal or a bank transfer. The remaining balance is to be paid on site only in cash. If you prefer to pay the total amount by credit card, PayPal or a bank transfer, you have to do so one month before your arrival in Morocco.

What type of luggage should we bring for this tour?

Preferably, you bring a bag that can carry 20kg maximum and a backpack for your personal items for easy access for the day.

How will we meet you?

Once you book your tour, one of our agents will arrange and communicate the time and meeting point. We will either meet you at the airport after you arrive, or we will pick you up from your accommodation on the departure day of your tour.

How to book this tour?

Departures are guaranteed starting from 2 travelers. It is simple and easy to book, you contact us by filling out the request form of the quote, then within 24 hours, we will send you a detailed quote along with steps to follow to make the reservation.

What to wear for this tour?

We advise you to bring light and soft (cotton) clothes, plus a short jacket, raincoat (During spring season) as well as a comfortable pair of sneakers.

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