8-day Chegaga Desert Tour from Marrakech

Morning departure from Marrakech crossing the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2260m).

Scenic photo stops at panoramic viewpoints overlooking Berber villages.

Visit Ait Ben Haddou, UNESCO World Heritage site and famous film location.

Explore the ancient kasbah with its traditional earthen architecture.

Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the "Gateway to the Sahara".

Visit the Taourirt Kasbah and optional film studio tour.

Overnight in Ouarzazate with dinner at hotel/riad.

Morning departure along the spectacular Draa Valley, Morocco's longest river oasis.

Stop at traditional kasbahs and explore ancient fortified villages.

Visit Zagora, known for its lush palm groves and historic importance.

See the famous sign "Tombouctou 52 days" (by camel caravan).

Continue to Mhamid, the last town before the vast Sahara desert.

Traditional Berber dinner and cultural music performance.

Overnight in Mhamid guesthouse with authentic hospitality.

Morning preparation for desert adventure with experienced guides.

Begin camel trek into the vast Chegaga Desert (300m high dunes).

Experience traditional desert travel as nomads have for centuries.

Lunch en route in shaded oasis with traditional Berber meal.

Arrive at Chegaga desert camp in time for spectacular sunset.

Evening around campfire with traditional music and star gazing.

Overnight in comfortable desert tents under starry sky.

Sunrise photography session on the majestic Chegaga dunes.

Desert breakfast with fresh mint tea and traditional breads.

Visit nomadic families to learn about traditional desert life.

Optional activities: sandboarding, dune walking, photography.

Traditional lunch prepared by camp staff with local ingredients.

Afternoon relaxation or exploration of surrounding desert landscape.

Second night in Chegaga desert camp with full cultural immersion.

Morning departure by 4x4 from Chegaga desert camp.

Cross desert plateaus and dry lake beds (Iriki Lake).

Arrive in Foum Zguid for lunch and refreshments.

Continue to Tazenakht, famous for traditional Berber carpets.

Visit carpet cooperative to see weaving techniques and designs.

Learn about symbols and stories woven into Berber carpets.

Overnight in Tazenakht with authentic local accommodation.

Scenic drive through Anti-Atlas mountains to Taroudant.

Explore Taroudant's impressive ramparts (7.5km of walls).

Visit bustling souks and traditional markets within the medina.

See artisans at work in jewelry, leather, and craft workshops.

Relax in beautiful gardens and peaceful palm groves.

Evening walk along the historic city walls at sunset.

Overnight in Taroudant riad with authentic Moroccan hospitality.

Spectacular mountain drive through the Tizi n'Test Pass (2092m).

Breathtaking views of the High Atlas Mountains and valleys.

Visit Tin Mal Mosque, important Almohad dynasty monument.

Lunch in mountain village with traditional Berber cuisine.

Arrive in Asni, famous for its weekly souk and apple orchards.

Optional walk through local villages and agricultural terraces.

Overnight in Asni with mountain views and fresh air.

Morning departure from Asni through beautiful mountain scenery.

Visit traditional Berber villages in the foothills of the Atlas.

Optional stop at argan oil cooperative to see production process.

Scenic drive back to Marrakech through changing landscapes.

Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon.

Transfer to your accommodation or airport as required.

End of tour with unforgettable Sahara desert memories.