A 2-day tour from Ouarzazate to the Erg Chigaga Desert is a great adventure for those looking to see the real wild desert in a short time. This trip starts from Ouarzazate and takes you via the Draa Valley to the dunes of Erg Chegaga, a harsh environment. Unlike other more popular desertic areas, Erg Chigaga offers you a quiet and genuine experience, where you will be able to connect deeply with the beauty of the desert. From wide landscapes to the high sand dunes and peaceful, this tour will leave you with lifetime memories.
Erg Chigaga is considered better than Erg Chebbi desert and gives a feeling of nature. The trip itself is an expedition needing a 4X4 vehicle to navigate the ever-changing sands. This expansive expanse of dunes extends endlessly into the distance providing peace and a deep feeling of being alone.
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Day 1: Ouarzazate – Foum Zguid – Erg Chigaga Desert
Departure in the morning direction Taznakht. From Taznakht we drive along a valley full of palm trees. Hereafter we will have lunch in Foum Zguid, and then we continue along the tracks to Lake Iriqui, before arriving at the first dunes we take a short pause. We arrive at the desert camp in Chegaga before sunset, climbing the highest dunes to enjoy the sunset. Dinner will be served in the restaurant at the camp.
Day 2: Erg Chigaga Desert – M’hamid – Ouarzazate
After your breakfast, we do a short camel trek around the desert camp. Then we drive direction of M’hamid crossing 64 km through the Hamada desert, dunes, and oases. After M’hamid, we take a pause in Tamegrout to visit the Koranic library. After lunch in Zagora, we continue through the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate.
In conclusion, this 2-day tour from Ouarzazate to the Erg Chigaga Desert is a perfect combination of adventure and cultural immersion, all within a short time. The vast dunes of Erg Chigaga offer a unique opportunity to connect with Morocco’s wild beauty. The high towering dunes offer views of breathtaking sunsets. Along the way, you can visit Kasbhas in the Draa Valley, historical sites, and the ancient Koranic library in Tamegroute.
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Charles Howard Verified
Hey Icho
Me and my friend are visiting Morocco and will stay in Ouarzazate on the 4.9.18 and we are looking to go into the desert. What price would you be willing to give us from the 5th to the 6th?
Cheers
Charles
Birte Pachmann Verified
Hi, we are a family (2adults/2 kids). We want to do the 2 Days Erg Chigaga-Tour starting in Ouarzazate. Departure date 10th of October 2019. How much will it cost? Cheers, Birte
khalid Verified
Dear,
Thank you for your review and interesting our service.
I made the itinerary of your 2 days tour in Morocco, I have included Tamnogalt Kasbah, also the desert dune. If you want a tour of more days that is also possible.
Our tour from Ouarzazate to Erg chigaga via Draa Valley includes a camel trek in the dunes of Erg
Chigaga
Our driver/guide is at your service and will be more than happy to stop in any location you prefer to take photos or for a visit.
itinerary:
Our 2 days tour departs at 8:30 from your Hotel in Ouarzazate direction Agdez and by crossing the high Atlas Mountains. After the Tizi n’Tichka pass, you leave the main road and take a side road to the village of Tamnogalt to visit the Kasbah.
The valley we are driving through was an important road for the caravans of traders. We continue along the stunningly beautiful road to Tansikht village or in somewhere we have lunch.
Then we continue our trip through the Draa Valley, where we visit beautiful Oases and further on to the Desert town of Zagora with many opportunities for new exploration and exciting visits. At the end of today’s journey, we meet our camels to take us to our Berber desert camp.
Our stay here includes accommodation in traditional Berber tents, evening playing the traditional music. meal and breakfast the following morning.
Next day we driving back to Ouarzazate taking the road through the Eriq lake We reach around 4 pm depending on traffic.