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Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga Desert - 3 Days Private Wild Sahara<\/h1>\r\n

Wild Sahara adventure 300m dunes with English guide - Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO, M'Hamid, starry night Erg Chegaga most remote dunes Morocco.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga Desert 3 days<\/strong> private with English speaking guide. Depart from Marrakech via Tizi n'Tichka 2260m, visit Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO, Zagora and M'Hamid before sleeping among the highest dunes in Morocco at 300m under the stars.<\/p>\r\n

This wild Sahara journey crosses Draa Valley at Agdz, Tamegroute with Quranic library and underground kasbahs, to desert gate. Luxury bivouac, Berber dinner, Sahraoui drums and sunrise among dunes. With Zagora Experience<\/a> Fes 30050 since 2014 - best Erg Chegaga desert tour from Marrakech<\/strong>, 228 reviews 4.9\/5. Keywords: Marrakech to Erg Chegaga, Erg Chegaga desert tour, 3 days desert tour Marrakech Chegaga, M'Hamid desert tour.<\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n

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Detailed Itinerary - Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga Desert 3 Days<\/h2>\r\n

560km \u2022 3 authentic days \u2022 Perfect English guide \u2022 Zagora Experience Fes 30050 \u2022 Best Erg Chegaga desert tour<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Marrakech \u2192 Tizi n'Tichka 2260m \u2192 Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO \u2192 Zagora \u2192 M'Hamid El Ghizlane - Start Erg Chegaga Desert Tour<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

The Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga Desert<\/strong> starts at 7:30 AM from Marrakech with private Riad pick-up. We cross High Atlas via famous Tizi n'Tichka Pass at 2260m<\/a>, highest panoramic road in Morocco built by French in 1936, with spectacular views of Berber villages and snowy mountains. Photo and Berber coffee stop. Best start for Marrakech to Erg Chegaga desert tour<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

Continue to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah UNESCO since 1987<\/a>, fortified ksar 1300 years old set of Gladiator<\/em>, Game of Thrones<\/em> and 23 Hollywood movies. 1h guided tour with certified local guide, free lunch in panoramic restaurant (8-12\u20ac). This site is mandatory stop of every authentic desert tour from Marrakech<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Afternoon descent to Draa Valley<\/a> with panoramic stop at Agdz<\/strong> and longest palm grove in Africa 200km. Arrival Zagora<\/strong> famous for sign \"Tombouctou 52 jours\". Visit Tamegroute<\/a> with its 16th century Quranic library and underground kasbahs, and unique green pottery workshop. Arrival M'Hamid El Ghizlane<\/strong> last oasis before infinite Sahara - gateway to Erg Chegaga desert tour<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

\ud83c\udf19 Overnight:<\/strong> Private bivouac M'Hamid with traditional dinner, Berber tea and Sahraoui drum music around fire. Nomad tent with real bed. Extension possible Merzouga 3 days tour<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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M'Hamid \u2192 Erg Chegaga Dunes 300m - 4x4 Adventure + Camel + Starry Night - Wild Sahara<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

Berber breakfast at dawn, then authentic experience: 1h camel ride<\/strong> in M'Hamid palm grove (included, not mandatory, alternative 4x4). Then real adventure begins: 60km desert track in new Toyota Prado 4x4<\/strong> to majestic dunes of Erg Chegaga<\/a>, highest and wildest dunes in Morocco, 300m high and 40km long, heart of Sahara<\/a>. Access only with expert 4x4, normal car impossible. Best for Erg Chegaga desert tour from Marrakech<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

Lunch picnic in shade of palms and tamarisk in sacred oasis of Oum Laalag<\/strong>. Afternoon dunes exploration, free sandboarding, spectacular sunset photos. Erg Chegaga is much less touristic than Erg Chebbi in Merzouga<\/a> (150m), here you are alone in infinite Sahara, absolute silence \u2013 best for Marrakech to Erg Chegaga desert tour<\/strong> wild experience.<\/p>\r\n

\ud83c\udf19 Overnight:<\/strong> Fixed luxury bivouac Erg Chegaga with private tent, king-size bed, Berber tajine dinner, breakfast, night under stars with warm sleeping bag provided. Most starry sky in Morocco, zero light pollution. Experience similar to luxury camp Merzouga but wilder \u2013 best night Erg Chegaga desert tour 3 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Erg Chegaga \u2192 Lake Iriqui \u2192 Foum Zguid \u2192 Taznakht \u2192 Marrakech - End Erg Chegaga Tour<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

Wake up at dawn to admire sunrise on Erg Chegaga dunes, breakfast in desert. Return to Marrakech via legendary track Lake Iriqui<\/a>, largest dry lake in Morocco, used for Paris-Dakar rally, incredible lunar landscape. Passage through Foum Zguid<\/a> ancient caravan border city.<\/p>\r\n

Stop at Taznakht<\/a> capital of Berber carpets and pottery, Berber women cooperative, possibility to buy authentic carpets at producer price. Free lunch. Return via Ouarzazate and High Atlas, arrival Marrakech late afternoon 19:00, transfer to Riad. End of Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga Desert \u2013 best 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

\ud83d\udca1 Extensions:<\/strong> You can extend to Fes desert tour 3 days<\/a>, Ouarzazate day trip<\/a>, or Ouzoud waterfalls<\/a>. Contact us for personalized quote best Erg Chegaga desert tour from Marrakech<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

\ud83d\udd17 OFFICIAL RESOURCES:<\/span>\r\nUNESCO Ait Ben Haddou<\/a>\r\nWikipedia Erg Chegaga<\/a>\r\nVisit Morocco Official<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n
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\u2705 Included - Erg Chegaga Desert Tour 3 Days<\/h3>
  • Half board + luxury tent - Erg Chegaga 3 days tour<\/li>
  • 4x4 + fuel + English guide - Marrakech to Erg Chegaga<\/li>
  • Camel 1h + Sahraoui drums - Best Erg Chegaga desert tour<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n

    \u274c Not Included<\/h3>
    • Flight, lunches, drinks<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n
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      Gallery - Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga Desert - 21 Real Photos - Wild Sahara<\/h2>\r\n

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