Erg Chegaga Desert Tour from Agadir Overview :
Escape the crowds and set off on a unique desert adventure from Agadir to the lesser-known Erg Chigaga dunes. Nestled in the southeast of Morocco near the Algerian border, this hidden gem lies more than 60 kilometers from the nearest town, M’hamid. Unlike the popular Erg Chebbi dunes, Erg Chigaga offers a vast, wild, and untouched desert experience, far from mass tourism. This desert tour from Agadir promises an authentic and immersive journey. Travel through stunning landscapes, including the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, the lush palm groves of the Draa Valley, and the rugged rocky desert terrain, before arriving at the magnificent Erg Chigaga dunes. Experience the Sahara like never before: ride camels across golden sands, climb majestic dunes, and let the fine sand flow through your fingers. As the sun sets, enjoy the magical desert atmosphere while resting in cozy nomad tents or under a blanket of stars. While Erg Chebbi in Merzouga is more frequented and lined with hotels, Erg Chigaga remains an unspoiled oasis. Here, you can disconnect completely and immerse yourself in the serenity and beauty of the desert, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Day 1:Agadir - Taroudante - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate
At 8:00 a.m we start our 4 days desert tour from Agadir to Erg Chegaga dunes. We leave for Ouarzazate through Taroudante admiring the landscapes and the berber villages between the two cities. We head to Aït Benhaddou, a 'fortified city', situated along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. It is situated on a hill along the Ouarzazate River and boasts some beautiful examples of kasbahs, some of which remain inhabited. Granted UNESCO World Heritage listing, the site had been the setting for many films including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. Overnight in Ouarzazate with dinner and breakfast
Day 2: Ouarzazate - Draa Valley - Zagora - Mhamid
After breakfast we will start our 4 days desert tour from Agadir to Erg Chegaga to M'hamid through Agdez, the Draa Valley and its palmgroves and kasbahs, skirting a grove of over 200 km. On the way visit of the Kasbah of Tamnougalt and crossing the Draa palm grove on track, then following the main road until Zagora. Visit of the Kasbah of Amzrou and the Village of Tamgroute best know by the cooperative of green poetries, and its ancient library with books from the 11th century. Road to M’hamid, where the appointment with Dromedary walk to join the camp and to enjoy a wonderful sun set in the desert. Dinner and overnight in Berber nomad tents.
Day 3: Mhamid - Off road - Erg Chegaga
After breakfast, departure to cross the desert: sand dunes, Oasis, Hamada …until the big sandy dunes of Chegaga, the largest sand dunes in Morocco. Lunch under the shade of palm trees, tamarisk, and in the company of a nomadic family when possible. In the afternoon, we continue the track to join the camp and have a taste of the real nomadic life, with all its trimmings. Dinner and overnight in tents or under the stars.
Day 4: Mhamid - Iriki Lake - Foum Zguid - Taznakht - Agadir
After breakfast departure to follow the track between Taliouine and Erg Chegaga along the dry bed of the Draa through Lake Iriqui. Then Foum Zguid and onwards by road to Taznakht, Taliouine, fam-ous for its safran and then join Taroudant, also known as the small Marrakech with its red ramparts and souks. After then drive back to Agadir.
Included In The Trip
- Private A/C Vehicle, 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser + fuel
- 3 night Accommodation with dinner & Breakfast
- English/French/Spanish speaking driver during the tour
- Pick up & Drop off at your Marrakech accommodation
- Guided walks
- Flexible & Customized Stops
- Free time to explore the cities, Breaks for photos,..Etc
Not included
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
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