Berber Experience
4 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga
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Summary
This circuit combines the discovery of the Hight Atlas landscapes and the exploration of the Moroccan desert. Immersed in the largest sand dunes of the country, you will truly experience the Sahara, accompanied by locals who know how to share the magical of their culture.
Program
Day 1 : Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Dades valley
- Morning departure from Marrakech. On the way, you we will cross the High Atlas dotted with mountain scenery and many nomadic Berber villages, where you will visit a local women’s cooperative to learn about argan oil production.
- Second stop at Aït Ben Haddou, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage, is the stage of many Hollywood hit movies. You will have the opportunity to climb the fortified Ksar and enjoy a breathtaking view.
- Then, we will take the way of Roses Valley to reach Dades Gorges where begins the « Road of Thousand Kasbahs ».
- Arrived in Dades, we will drop you off at your hotel, a nice place overlooking the valley.
Day 2 : Dades valley – Todgha gorges – Zagora
- Morning departure after breakfast at the hotel, to head to Todgha Gorges, where we will take a pleasant walk between its canyon walls.
- You will spend a night in Zagora, this little city is also called the gate of Sahara.
Day 3 : Zagora – Tamegroute – Erg Chegaga
- You will leave Zagora to cross the landscapes of Moroccan Desert.
- Towards Erg Chegaga, you will make a stop in Tamegroute, a little town located in Draa valley and famous for its ceramic production.
- The « Blue men » of Sahara will welcome you with their camels. You will start an hour and half of camel riding to reach the desert camp in the middle of the huge dunes. After admiring a beautiful sunset, a new adventure await you : delicious Berber tea and food, Berber music of drums, wood fire, starry sky, …
Day 4 : Erg Chegaga – Foum Zguid – Taznakht – Marrakech
- On the way back to Marrakech, you will cross the Anti-Atlas, a mountainous region that will reserve you several interesting stops. Indeed, this region is the capital of Berber carpets and Safran.
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Starting location : Marrakech
Ending location : Marrakech
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- Private transport with air-co
- Professional driver / guide
- Full-board accomodation in Dades
- Camel rides
- 2 overnights in desert camps with diner & breakfast