Day 1 : Marrakech to Agdez: Embark on Your Desert Tour from Marrakech to Agdez
Your 5-day chegaga Desert Tour adventure begins as you leave the vibrant city of Marrakech in a comfortable 4×4 vehicle with a knowledgeable local driver-guide. Your destination for the day is the picturesque palm grove of daraa valley. As you make your way through the High Atlas Mountains, you’ll traverse the highest main road pass in Morocco, standing at an impressive 2260 meters. This route offers breathtaking scenery, with green valleys and traditional Berber villages. drive towards ouarzazate
Visit the Atlas Film Studios. The studios are flanked by Holly-wood style Egyptian figures and cover 30,000 sq m of desert. David Lean filmed Lawrence of Arabia at The Atlas Film Studios in the early 1960’s. Since then many famous directors have followed in his footsteps to exploit the magnificent scenery. International blockbusters shot here in recent years include: the French version of Cleopatra, Bertolucci’s Sheltering Sky, Scorsese’s Kundun, Gillies MacKannon’s Hideous Kinky, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, Black Hawke Down, Oliver Stone’s Alexander The Great, Ridley Scott’s Kingdom of Heaven, than drive towards the draa valley for an overnight in a kasbat in daraa valley.
Day 2 : daraa valley to Erg Chigaga: From Agdez to the Splendors of Erg Chigaga
Today, your 5-day Desert Tour leads you from agdez to the Sahara desert camp in Erg Chigaga. Your journey follows the meandering Draa River Valley, known for its lush palm oases and historic kasbahs. visit the green pottery workshop and The Quranic Library in tamgroute village. the route takes you to the end of the tarmac road at M’hamid El Ghizlane avillage . From there, you’ll embark on a thrilling off-road adventure for approximately two hours, culminating in your arrival at the Sahara desert camp.
Upon reaching the camp, you’ll have the opportunity to relax in your comfortable tent and, As the day comes to the end , you’ll be treated to a mesmerizing Sahara sunset from a breathtaking vantage point amid the dunes. As night falls, you’ll gather around a crackling campfire, serenaded by traditional Berber music after a delightful dinner. as You’ll spend the next two nights at the Sahara desert camp, immersing yourself in the sahara’s beauty.
Overnight with dinner
Day 3 : Erg Chigaga: A Day of exploration in Erg Chigaga
Today is a day of relaxation amidst the beauty of Erg Chigaga dunes . You can choose to embark on a delightful camel-ride from camp after breakfast, followed by a leisurely walk to explore the tallest dunes that grace this mesmerizing landscape. Alternatively, if relaxation is your preference, you can simply unwind at your Sahara desert camp, enjoying the tranquility of the desert., and you have opportunity for a short 4×4 ride to explore the desert’s surroundings before returning to camp in time to witness the enchanting Sahara sunset. As night falls, you’ll once again gather for a delectable dinner and captivating fireside Berber music. Your overnight stay will be at the Sahara desert camp, ensuring you have ample time to savor the magic of the chegaga desert.
Overnight with dinner
Day 4 : Erg Chigaga to ouarzazate : Journey to ouarzazate
today you’ll embark on a picturesque drive back to Ouarzazate. This time, you’ll exit the desert through a different route, ultimately reaching the tarmac road at Foum Zguid. From there, your journey continues northward, passing through Tazenakht, renowned for its traditional carpets, and the outer reaches of the Anti-Atlas mountain range. to arrive to ouarzazate for an overnight in a riad
Overnight with dinner
Day 5 : ouarzazate to Marrakech: Return to Marrakech
On the final day of your 5-day Desert Tour, you’ll explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, a magnificent kasbah that has graced the silver screen in numerous films.
embark on a scenic drive back to Marrakech. Along the way, you’ll take a detour to Telouet, where you can explore the historic glaoui kasbah and then continue your journey through the stunning Ounila Valley. the old caravan route, Anticipate your arrival in the bustling city, likely around evening Once more, you’ll traverse the majestic High Atlas Mountains, retracing the route you took on the first day of your journey.
As you bid farewell to the sahara and its wonders, you’ll carry with you the memories of this unforgettable sahara adventure. Your 5-day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga will have left an indelible mark, ensuring that the magic of Morocco’s desert remains etched in your heart.