Majestic Day Trip to Chegaga Dunes
Ouarzazate
Duration
3 days
Tour Type
Overview
Majestic Day Trip to Chegaga Dunes
Explore the majestic southern region of Morocco with a 3-day trip to the Chegaga Dunes. This tour will take you on a thrilling adventure through stunning landscapes, ancient kasbahs, and traditional Berber villages. You will have the opportunity to experience camel riding, desert camping, and stargazing in the heart of the Sahara desert. Discover the rich culture and history of Morocco while enjoying the beauty of the desert.
This Majestic Day Trip to Chegaga Dunes is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories of the Moroccan desert. Book now and let us take you on a journey of a lifetime.
Included/Exclude
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation in a traditional guest house in Nkob and a camp in the desert
- Camel trekking in the desert
- Berber music and entertainment around the campfire
- Gratuities for the guides and porters
Tour Plan
On the first day of the tour, you will be picked up from your accommodation in Ouarzazate in the morning and embark on a scenic drive through the Draa Valley, a picturesque region famous for its date palms and fortified villages. Along the way, you will stop at the village of Tamgroute to visit the famous Quranic library and pottery cooperative, where you can learn about the traditional ceramics and handicrafts of the region. You will then continue to the village of M'hamid, where you will enjoy a cup of tea with local Berber families before heading off-road towards the Chegaga Dunes. The drive takes you through the Iriqui National Park, where you can spot a variety of desert wildlife such as fennec foxes and desert birds. You will arrive at the Chegaga Dunes in time for sunset, where you can take in the breathtaking views of the sand dunes stretching as far as the eye can see. You will spend the night in a traditional nomad tent, where you will be treated to a delicious Moroccan dinner under the starry desert sky.
On the second day of the tour, you will wake up early to watch the sunrise over the sand dunes, an unforgettable experience. After breakfast, you will embark on a camel trek across the dunes, led by experienced camel drivers who will take you through the stunning desert landscape. You will stop for a picnic lunch in the shade of a tamarisk tree before continuing on to the dry lake of Iriqui, where you can see the remains of an ancient lake bed that used to cover the region. You will cross the lake bed and arrive at Oued Naam, a beautiful oasis surrounded by sand dunes. Here, you will spend the night in another traditional nomad tent and enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by your hosts.
On the final day of the tour, you will enjoy a leisurely breakfast before driving back through the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate. Along the way, you will stop at the village of Tansikht to see the traditional irrigation system and visit the Tizi-n-Tinififft pass, which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Once you arrive in Ouarzazate, you will visit the Kasbah Taourirt, a beautiful fortress that was once the home of a local ruler. Here, you can learn about the history and culture of the region before returning to your accommodation, where the tour ends.
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