Zagora-Dunes & Morocco Desert Experience
From Marrakech
4 Days
Overview
Book this Marrakech desert tour and go explore Erg Chigaga in the Sahara desert. Drive through Atlas mountains. Take some pictures in the panoramic Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Time travel via your visits to Glaoui and Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Take some pictures in Draa Palmperaie. Drive off road to the best desert destination in Morocco. Camel trek in Erg Chigaga dunes. Enjoy Sandboarding in the big dunes. Spend the night in our comfortable desert camp at the foot of the dunes of Erg Chigaga. Dance on the rhythms of Berber music under the stars.
Details & Itinerary
Day 1 – Marrakech – Glaoui Kasbah – Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate – Agdz
Start your Marrakech desert tour to Erg Chigaga dunes from your Riad in Marrakech. Drive via Tizi n’Tichka Pass and have a cup of tea there. Explore Glaoui and Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Spend the night in the Draa palmeraie.
Dinner and overnight in M’hamid Dunes over Sahara Desert Morocco.
Day 2: Agdz – Zagora – M’hamid – Erg Chigaga dunes
Drive through Draa palmeraie. Pass by a lot of Berber villages on your way. Explore Oum Laalag Oasis on your way to Erg Chigaga dunes. Enjoy the desert off roading trip to the big dunes. Enjoy your welcome mint tea when you arrive at the camp. Go for camel trekking sunset in the Sahara desert. Try some sandboarding in the big dunes of Erg Chigaga dunes. Have a delicious local made dinner in our desert camp. Enjoy Berber music around the fire under the stars. Sleep in our Chigaga camp.
Day 3: Erg Chigaga dunes
Wake up early to watch the sunrise from the top of the dunes of Erg Chigaga. Go for a long camel trek or just stay at the camp and relax. Add quad biking to your desert experience if you want. Come back to the Chigaga desert camp by the end of the day. Taste a delicious dinner at our camp. Dance on the rhythms of Berber music under the stars.
Day 4: Erg Chigaga dunes – Iriqui Lake – Foum Zguid – Marrakech
Wake up early to witness the sunrise from the top of the dunes of Erg Chigaga. After breakfast, say goodbye to our family Berber team in the camp. Drive through Iriqui Lake and Foum Zguid village. Discover the beauty of carpets in Taznakht. Arrive in Marrakech by the end of the day.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 -Marrakech – Glaoui Kasbah – Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate – Agdz Day 2 – Agdz – Zagora – M’hamid – Erg Chigaga dunes. Day 3 –Erg Chigaga dunes . Day 4 –Erg Chigaga dunes – Iriqui Lake – Foum Zguid – Marrakech.What’s Included
Planning and quality control by seasoned travel leaders
Knowledgeable Guides (Multi-lingual), special lectures, and insightful meetings
Entrance Fees to Historic Monuments
All Transfers-even individual airport transfers, when required.
Luggage Handling-at all hotels, airport, etc.
Air-Conditioned, comfortable, and luxurious vehicles depending on your choice (4*4, Mini-bus…).
Nights at the top range hotels, Riads, Kasbahs, and Bivouacs.
Elegant Meals (Breakfast daily, and usually either Dinner).
All details are handled by reliable, experienced Tour Leaders.
Outstanding value and convenience.
No hidden add-ons or markup.
What’s Excluded
Lunchs
Tips
Travel insurance charges
Travel Advices
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Best time to visit Morocco
The climate in Morocco varies wildly according to the season and area of travel. In the lowlands, the cooler months from October to April are popular among visitors. This time of year is pleasantly warm to hot (around 30°C) during the day and cool to cold (around 15°C) at night. Winter in the higher regions often brings snow and can therefore get seriously cold, particularly at night. Tourists flock to the coastline from June to September for fun in the sun, with warm mostly rain-free days. Further inland it can get hot and rain is rare, which makes the best times to travel March to June and September to December.
Morocco Culture & Customs
Morocco's culture has developed over centuries of influence from far and wide. Contemporary Morocco is a fascinating mix of Berber, Mediterranean, Andalucian, and African traditions, which are present in the cuisine, clothing, music, language, customs, and lifestyle. As an Islamic country, most Moroccans are Muslim; however, there are small populations of people who practice Judaism and Christianity. Classic examples of Islamic architecture can be observed all throughout the country and tenets of the Islamic religion are carried out in the customs and lives of the people. The 'Call to Prayer' can be heard five times a day, women are expected to dress modestly and alcohol isn't drunk by most of the population.
Most of Moroccan society can be considered traditional, with respect for elders, connection to family, and giving alms to the poor hallmarks of everyday life for many Moroccans. Hospitality is another important element of society, with warmly welcoming people into your home a time-honored tradition and social responsibility that dates back centuries.
Vegetarian and Vegan Options in Morocco ?
Much of Morocco's cuisine revolves around meat, but vegetables are an important staple and a crucial ingredient in many dishes of the Maghreb. Your diet can consist of more than just flatbread and hummus – trust us. Keep an eye out for vegetable-based tagines and couscous, the renowned Zaalouk (a smokey eggplant and tomato salad), vegetable Briouats (triangular-filled pastries), and cinnamon oranges. Vegan options are slightly more limited, as many of the pieces of bread and couscous dishes have butter added to them, but your best bet is to enquire if yours can be made using oil instead. Otherwise, it's easy to dine well on varied vege offerings in Morocco.