From Marrakech: Private Chegaga Desert Star Gazing 3 day Tour

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Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
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Duration

3 days 2 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

ngst the sand dunes in one of the most remote locations of Morocco. Marvel at the night sky in Erg Chegaga, one of the best places on earth to observe the stars. Experience the real Sahara desert on an off-the-beaten-track adventure.

 

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Live tour guideEnglish
Pickup includedYour hotel in Marrakech
Small groupLimited to 15 participants

 

 

Experience

 

Highlights
  • Take a thrilling 4×4 ride through the sand dunes
  • Enjoy Berber music around the firecamp at night
  • Explore the Draa Valley, the biggest oasis in the world

Full description

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
At 8 AM, depart from your riad or hotel in Marrakech and set off for your first stop, the Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah. Take a scenic drive through the Tizi’n’Tichka pass in the High Atlas mountains and admire the breathtaking views along the way. When you arrive at the Kasbah take a stroll through this centuries-old site where Lawrence of Arabia was filmed. Enjoy lunch at your leisure here before continuing on to Ouarzazate. When you arrive, check-in at the guesthouse and enjoy some free time before dinner. At 8 PM, head over to watch a Berber music show at dinner featuring performances from the blue men of the Desert.

 

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Erg chegaga
After breakfast, set off into the Draa Valley until you reach M’hamid El Rhizlane, the biggest oasis in the world which is 220 km long. At 10 AM, stop for a tea break in Tamnougalt, a traditional village with beautiful houses made out of mud, clay, and straw. Arrive in M’hamid El Rhizlane in time for lunch. Then, embark on an off-road journey through the wild desert until you reach the camp in Erg Chegaga. Arrive at the camp by about 4 PM and enjoy the silence of the desert and the magic atmosphere of the place. Take a romantic camel trek through the sand dunes at sunset. At 8 PM sit down to enjoy a Berber music show and dinner around the campfire.

 

Day 3: Erg chegaga – Foum Zguid – Marrakech
Enjoy another early breakfast at 8 AM, before setting off deeper into the desert to reach the road from the other side of Erg Chegaga. Marvel at the incredible lunar landscapes that will leave you speechless. Savor a delicious lunch on the road between Foum Zguid and Taznakht. Cross the Anti Atlas Mountains and the High Atlas Mountains until you finally reach Marrakesh to end your beautiful adventure. Get dropped off back at your hotel between 6 – 7 PM.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Take a thrilling 4x4 ride through the sand dunes
  • Enjoy Berber music around the firecamp at night
  • Explore the Draa Valley, the biggest oasis in the world

Included/Excluded

  • Half-board accommodation
  • Transportation
  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

<span> Day 1 </span>Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate

At 8 AM, depart from your riad or hotel in Marrakech and set off for your first stop, the Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah. Take a scenic drive through the Tizi'n'Tichka pass in the High Atlas mountains and admire the breathtaking views along the way. When you arrive at the Kasbah take a stroll through this centuries-old site where Lawrence of Arabia was filmed. Enjoy lunch at your leisure here before continuing on to Ouarzazate. When you arrive, check-in at the guesthouse and enjoy some free time before dinner. At 8 PM, head over to watch a Berber music show at dinner featuring performances from the blue men of the Desert.

<span> Day 2 </span>Ouarzazate - Draa Valley - Erg chegaga

After breakfast, set off into the Draa Valley until you reach M'hamid El Rhizlane, the biggest oasis in the world which is 220 km long. At 10 AM, stop for a tea break in Tamnougalt, a traditional village with beautiful houses made out of mud, clay, and straw. Arrive in M'hamid El Rhizlane in time for lunch. Then, embark on an off-road journey through the wild desert until you reach the camp in Erg Chegaga. Arrive at the camp by about 4 PM and enjoy the silence of the desert and the magic atmosphere of the place. Take a romantic camel trek through the sand dunes at sunset. At 8 PM sit down to enjoy a Berber music show and dinner around the campfire. 

<span> Day 3 </span>Erg chegaga - Foum Zguid - Marrakech

Enjoy another early breakfast at 8 AM, before setting off deeper into the desert to reach the road from the other side of Erg Chegaga. Marvel at the incredible lunar landscapes that will leave you speechless. Savor a delicious lunch on the road between Foum Zguid and Taznakht. Cross the Anti Atlas Mountains and the High Atlas Mountains until you finally reach Marrakesh to end your beautiful adventure. Get dropped off back at your hotel between 6 - 7 PM.

Durations

Multi day

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

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Airport transfers are not included in the price of this tour, however you can book for an arrival transfer in advance. In this case a tour operator representative will be at the airport to greet you. To arrange this please contact our customer service team once you have a confirmed booking.

Tour's Location

Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

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