Agadir - Erg Chigaga - Agadir
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Tour Overview
Over the course of our three-day excursion, we'll have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the rich culture and hospitality of the local Berber communities. From exhilarating camel treks across the dunes to thrilling sandboarding adventures, there's no shortage of activities to delight the adventurous spirit. As the sun sets over the desert, we'll gather around crackling campfires to savor traditional Moroccan cuisine and immerse ourselves in the rhythms of Berber music and dance.
What's included
Itinerary
The 3-day desert excursion from Agadir kicks off with an early morning departure towards the majestic Erg Chegaga Desert, with a scenic journey passing through Taroudant city en route. Our adventure continues through Taliouine, renowned for its saffron production, followed by a stop in Taznakht for a delightful lunch break. From there, we traverse the gravel desert via Fom zguide, with our private desert expedition guiding us across the enchanting Lac Iriki – a dry lake bed shimmering white in the sunlight amidst the solitary desert landscape. Our ultimate destination is the awe-inspiring Erg Chigaga, where nomadic communities still thrive alongside herds of camels. Here, you'll revel in the rugged beauty and boundless expanse of the desert, witnessing the mesmerizing interplay of light as the sun transforms the ancient terrain into a surreal dreamscape. Cap off the day with a picturesque camelback sunset before retiring to a nomad tent for dinner and an overnight stay.
After enjoying the most spectacular sunrise at the Erg Chigaga dunes, eat breakfast, and then go by 4WD via Mhamid to Ouarzazate. En route, we will stop at the Tamgrout (Old Library, Ceramic Cooperatives). Following a brief interval, the tour will proceed to Ait Ben Haddou via Ait Saouen and Ouarzazate, offering a broad perspective of the Draa Oasis and palm trees. Spend the night in a Kasbah in Ait ben Haddou, one of Morocco's most beautiful and well-preserved Kasbahs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On the third day, following breakfast, guests can enjoy the scenic vistas of the valley and the renowned UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its role as the backdrop for iconic films like Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth, and more recent productions. Ait Benhaddou, once a pivotal hub for traders transporting valuable commodities such as gold, salt, and slaves along the historic Southern Caravan route through the Sahara, awaits exploration. Following our visit to this remarkable site, we'll commence our journey back to Agadir.
