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3 days private tour from Marrakech to Zagora
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Overview :
Check out your best 3 days private tour from Marrakech to Zagora, which is your best opportunity to see and discover Morocco’s largest desert sand dunes at a glance. This is the greatest 3 Days Erg Chigaga Desert Tour from Marrakech it will take you through the stunning landscapes of the Draa Valley and the Great Desert of Erg Chigaga.
Highlights of 3 days private tour from Marrakech to Zagora:
- Take in the breathtaking vistas of the high Atlas mountains and the Tizi N Tichka pass road.
- Visit the film studios where many notable films have been shot
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait-Ben-Haddou
- Spend the night in Zagora.
- Camel ride
- Panoramic aspects of Erg Chegaga dunes
- Hearty dinner and party around the campfire (Berber Drums).
- Enjoy a memorable night in a desert camp under the stars.
Itinerary for the 3 days private tour from Marrakech to Zagora:
Day 1 : Marrakech » High Atlas » Ait Ben Haddou » Ouarzazate » Agdz » Draa Valley » Zagora
On this 3 days private tour from Marrakech to Zagora, our professional drivers will pick you up from your accommodation at 8:00 AM. This memorable trip starts with crossing the Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2’260 m), where you can spot the traditional Berber villages with their inhabitants working and chatting at the roadside. Shortly before Ouarzazate, the desert’s capital, you have the opportunity to visit the famed Kasbah Ait-Ben-Haddou, a fortified clay city with multiple ksars and kasbahs, It’s where Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, and Prince of Persia were filmed.
After lunch, we drive to Zagora, passing via Agdz and down the palm-lined Draa Valley. Before arriving in Zagora, we’ll make a few photo stops and visit the magnificent Kasbah Oulad Othmane.
The Almoravid stronghold’s ruins may still be seen at Zagora, a desert-like village we eventually arrive at after continuing through the Draa Valley. Your first night will be spent in a regionally unique lodging in the middle of a palm oasis.
Day 2 : Zagora » M’Hamid » Erg Chegaga
After breakfast, we wander around the oasis before heading south to Tamegroute, where you will view one of the best-preserved libraries and some of the country’s oldest books and manuscripts (Zawiya). You could also visit a pottery studio where traditional techniques are used to create pottery.
We continue our journey to M’hamid. We’ll go across a plateau that features the massive Chigaga sand dunes, which are dotted with untamed flora and trees. We will ride a camel towards the setting sun before arriving at our nomad tent. Prepare to be wowed by the starry sky, local nomads’ music, and the bonfire. If the conditions are favorable, you can sleep under the stars.
Day 3: Merzouga » N'kob » Agdz » High Atlas Mountains » Marrakech
On the last day of our 3 days Private desert tour from Marrakech to Erg-Chegaga, it’s worth getting up early to enjoy the most amazing sunrise you’ve ever seen from the top of a dune close to the camp and appreciate this unique scenery.
After breakfast, our desert tour leads us west over another 90 kilometers of the desert with various scenery: Lake Iriqui, where you may see a wide mirage in the heat, mountains, fossils, and passing by nomads living in tents. Following in the footsteps of the “Rally Paris Dakar”. Then to Foum Zguid, the first settlement after the desert where the paved road begins, followed by a picnic lunch at an Oasis. We’ll proceed to Ouarzazate via Taznakht town, then through Amerzgan village. We will arrive in Marrakech at 5 p.m. at the end of our 3-day Sahara Desert tour to Erg Chigaga from Marrakech, after crossing Tizi-N-Tichka on our way.
What included & excluded in this 3 days private tour from Marrakech to Zagora:
Price includes
- Air-conditioned minivan or 4WD
- Fuel & Tolls
- Camel ride in sahara desert
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Professional driver/ Guide
- 1-night in a private room at the hotel/riad
- (Breakfast & Dinner) x 2
- Overnight in desert camp
- Bottled water during the tour
Price excludes
- travel insurance
- Entrance Fees
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Tips and gratuities
More info on the Marrakech to Erg Chegaga Desert Tour
- At the desert camp, you will stay in a private tent of your choice.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- A vegetarian option is available; please specify this while making your booking.
- alcoholic drinks (available for purchase).
- Quad bikes and buggies on the dunes can be added as an extra.
Note:
If you want to alter this 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora, please let us know your ideas and travel arrangements so that we may construct a comparable or different itinerary that meets your needs.
For more details, please contact us.
Booking & Payment
Free Booking! To book a 3 days private tour from Marrakech to erg chegaga, usually, we ask for a small deposit to be paid through our Paypal or Payoneer accounts. The rest of the payment is payable in cash to your driver/guide at the pick-up.
The deposit is completely free. To avoid carrying large amounts of cash, paying the full amount or half off using Paypal or Payoneer is possible.
-To cover Paypal fees, there is a 5% surcharge if you pay the full amount using Paypal.
-Paying the full amount by Payoneer is free of charge since Payoneer doesn’t apply any fees
Note: We do not accept credit cards or bank transfers at this time as they are time-consuming and expensive processes.
Cancellation policy for our 3 days private tour from Marrakech to Zagora:
To receive a complete refund, please cancel at least 8 days before the date of the 3-day desert tour from Marrakech.
If you cancel less than 8 days before your trip, your deposit is nonrefundable. However, it is still available for use if you reschedule your trip in the future.Simply email us to cancel your trip.
FAQ of Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour
No, you don’t need a sleeping bag; during our 3-day desert journey from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga, you’ll stay in a fully prepared desert camp with all amenities..
Yes, for travelers who choose not to ride camels, we offer a 4×4 vehicle to transfer them to and from the camp at no extra fee. You only need to notify us at the time of booking.
The distance from Marrakech to Merzouga is 349.4 km km.
Marrakesh is Morocco’s fourth largest city and a popular tourist destination. To see it, plan at least 2-3 days, however, those with less time can still enjoy the experience.
feedbacks on our 3 days private tour from Marrakech to Zagora
Amazing tour from Marrakech
From beginning to end, the organization was flawless. We had difficulty reaching Zagora owing to flooded rivers, but the MDS crew was very kind in modifying the timing of the excursion. The drive there and back was flawless. We could not have wished for a better time in the camp - delicious dinner and breakfast, music by the fireplace, camel ride, and intriguing conversation with the locals. Nature will take all of your words - calmness, breeze, tranquility, sand, and solitude - and give an extraordinary experience that you will remember for the rest of your life.
Mindaugas C
Customer
Marrakech to Erg Chgaga private tour
It was a great vacation to explore the Moroccan desert for the first time. Takes you to the heart of Morocco (Berber communities, the Atlas Mountains, and the Chigaga Desert), where you may interact with locals and learn about wildlife. Ahmed, the driver, and Ali, the camp manager, are both really polite and helpful. Sandboarding on the dunes is highly recommended. We rode camels through the desert, chasing sunsets and sunrises. In the meantime, I learned to sand surf.
Ebbe J
Customer
Once-in-a-lifetime experience
We booked this tour online because it was inexpensive for what we wanted to see. Our driver, Mohamed, was really interested in entertaining the entire party and made every effort to ensure that everyone had a nice day. Said also served as a tour guide on the minibus. We got to ride ATVs in the desert, ride camels at dusk and sunrise, and stargaze (we saw a lot of shooting stars). Don't hesitate to make a reservation! We saw a lot of things and got a taste of Berber life in three days. This tour is highly recommended.
juliacroun
Customer
Destinations' overview of our 3 days private tour from Marrakech to Zagora:
The High Atlas Mountains
Our 3-day desert journey from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga will begin with a visit to the High Atlas Mountains. This breathtaking picture is part of the famed Atlas Mountain range, which spans three nations. On our way to this site, we normally pass through Tizi Ntichka.
Tizi n’Tichka is located at an elevation of 2260m (7400 ft) above sea level.
The switchbacks and hairpin twists of this high mountain route provide stunning vistas of the Atlas Mountains. The views from the summit are spectacular.
Ouarzazte
The ouarzazates’ name is derived from the Amazigh (Berber) words “ouar,” which means “without,” and “zazate,” which means “noise,” yielding the meaning “without noise.
Ouarzazate is also known as “the door to the desert” or “the gateway of the Sahara.”
Ouarzazate is a popular Moroccan tourist destination not only because of its historical sites but also because of its well-known film studio.
The studio has an impressive track record of Hollywood and international productions shot there, including Game of Thrones and Prison Break.
In general, on this 3 days tour from Marrakech, we will take you to Atlas Studios, Kasbah Taourirt, and the UNESCO World Heritage site Ait Ben-Haddou.
The ouarzazates’ name is derived from the Amazigh (Berber) words “ouar,” which means “without,” and “zazate,” which means “noise,” yielding the meaning “without noise.
Ouarzazate is also known as “the door to the desert” or “the gateway of the Sahara.”
Ouarzazate is a popular Moroccan tourist destination not only because of its historical sites but also because of its well-known film studio.
The studio has an impressive track record of Hollywood and international productions shot there, including Game of Thrones and Prison Break.
In general, on this 3 days tour from Marrakech, we will take you to Atlas Studios, Kasbah Taourirt, and the UNESCO World Heritage site Ait Ben-Haddou.
Ait Ben Haddo
Kasbahs and ksours are iconic symbols of Moroccan culture. The most well-known ksar is the ksar of Ait Benhaddou.
The ksar is a group of clay houses surrounded by high walls and fortified with angle towers and a baffle gate.
The Ait Ben-Haddou is the most well-known ksar in Ouarzazate’s Ounila valley. The palace’s location near a river provides a breathtaking view.
Ait Ben-Haddou is a traditional pre-Saharan environment. It is a fantastic example of Moroccan earthen architecture.
With our 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora, you will pass and stop by this amazing place.
Erg-chegaga
Erg Chegaga is one of Morocco’s two major ergs in the Sahara desert.This picturesque dunes-filled erg is located in the Drâa-Tafilalet area, some 45 kilometers west of M’Hamid El Ghizlane, a small rural oasis community about 98 kilometers from Zagora. Some dunes rise more than 50 meters above the surrounding environment, and it is Morocco’s largest and wildest erg, measuring over 35 kilometers in length.
With its golden sea dunes and various ergs, it is unmistakably Morocco’s enchanting Sahara desert. This vast Moroccan Sahara can only be explored by 4WD tours or traditional camel trekking treks.
Chegaga, after the Erg Chebbi dunes, is the most popular location for any traveler seeking adventure in Morocco’s Sahara desert.
Erg Chegaga is one of Morocco’s two major ergs in the Sahara desert.This picturesque dunes-filled erg is located in the Drâa-Tafilalet area, some 45 kilometers west of M’Hamid El Ghizlane, a small rural oasis community about 98 kilometers from Zagora. Some dunes rise more than 50 meters above the surrounding environment, and it is Morocco’s largest and wildest erg, measuring over 35 kilometers in length.
With its golden sea dunes and various ergs, it is unmistakably Morocco’s enchanting Sahara desert. This vast Moroccan Sahara can only be explored by 4WD tours or traditional camel trekking treks.
Chegaga, after the Erg Chebbi dunes, is the most popular location for any traveler seeking adventure in Morocco’s Sahara desert.
