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From Agadir: 3-Day Sahara Desert trip to Erg Chigaga Dunes

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Day 1: Agadir to Zagora via Taroudant, Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, and Agdz Morning: Departure from Agadir: Start your journey early around 8:00 AM. Drive to Taroudant (1.5 hours): Head east from Agadir to Taroudant, known as "Little Marrakech" for its red walls and bustling souks.

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Duration 3 days

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Something special

Explore Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate, famous for their historical kasbahs

Itinerary

Approximate timings — based on the activity description

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    Drive to Taroudant (1.5 hours): Head east from Agadir to Taroudant, known as "Little Marrakech" for its red walls and bustling souks.

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    Take a short walk around the old medina

    later we drive to Ait Benhaddou (2.5-3 hours): Continue your journey through the Anti-Atlas mountains.

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    You'll arrive at Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its ancient kasbahs and as a filming location for movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

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    Visit and Lunch at Ait Benhaddou later Drive to Ouarzazate (30 minutes): Continue to Ouarzazate, and explore the Taourirt Kasbah.

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    Continue to Agdz (1 hour): Head towards Agdz, a small town in the Draa Valley, and take a break to enjoy the beautiful valley views.

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    Arrive in Zagora (1 hour): End your day in Zagora.

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    After breakfast, we take a nice walk through the Palm grove & oases, till we get to the Jewish quarter so we can visit the Kasbah of Amzerou.

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    Later on, we drive to the 16th-century village called Tamegroute.

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    You will visit the Koranic school & its library, the Underground Kasbah, and the green pottery makers.

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    On the way, we will stop at the Oases.

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    30min later, we will arrive at Erg Chigaga (largest sand dunes in the region) before the sunset Well!

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    Here you have to trade your vehicle for Camels, so you would have 1 hour Camel trekking on the sand dunes during the sunset.

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    Arrive at your Desert camp, Check in your private tent, and enjoy your special evening.

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    Dinner and campfire with drum players and Berber music.

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    After breakfast, we will head north-west direction to Foum-Zguid for 3hours on Off-road.

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    We will stop at Iriqui Lake, a surprisingly dry water Lake in the middle of nowhere.

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    The next stop is at the fossil beds, make a fossil hunt?

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    We will drive along the mountain ridges of the Jebel Bani, and acacia tree groves.

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    We drive 1 hour and we stop for lunch at Taznakht village.

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    Optional; visit the women’s cooperative for the carpet weavers, as Taznakht has been known for.

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    We drive through the Anti-Atlas, a UNESCO Argan-tree Bioreserve, and finally to Agadir

Approximate area — exact pickup point and stops are confirmed after booking.

Highlights

  • Explore Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate, famous for their historical kasbahs
  • Drive through the scenic Draa Valley and visit charming local villages.
  • Experience the stunning Sahara dunes of Erg Chigaga.
  • Enjoy a camel ride through the desert and watch the breathtaking sunset.
  • Spend a magical night under the stars at a traditional desert camp.

Full description

Day 1: Agadir to Zagora via Taroudant, Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, and Agdz Morning: Departure from Agadir: Start your journey early around 8:00 AM. Drive to Taroudant (1.5 hours): Head east from Agadir to Taroudant, known as "Little Marrakech" for its red walls and bustling souks. Take a short walk around the old medina later we drive to Ait Benhaddou (2.5-3 hours): Continue your journey through the Anti-Atlas mountains. You'll arrive at Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its ancient kasbahs and as a filming location for movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Visit and Lunch at Ait Benhaddou later Drive to Ouarzazate (30 minutes): Continue to Ouarzazate, and explore the Taourirt Kasbah. Continue to Agdz (1 hour): Head towards Agdz, a small town in the Draa Valley, and take a break to enjoy the beautiful valley views. Evening: Arrive in Zagora (1 hour): End your day in Zagora. Check into a hotel or a riad. Overnight in Zagora. DAY 2 ZAGORA – TAMGROUTE – MHAMID – ERG CHIGAGA DUNES (SANDBOARDING) After breakfast, we take a nice walk through the Palm grove & oases, till we get to the Jewish quarter so we can visit the Kasbah of Amzerou. Later on, we drive to the 16th-century village called Tamegroute. You will visit the Koranic school & its library, the Underground Kasbah, and the green pottery makers. Lunch will be in Mhamid, 2 options: 1 – Restaurant in Mhamid 2 – Picnic in the Desert (your driver will organize it). We leave the tarmac road and we trade it for off-road, Stones River, and Sand Dunes for 2 hours. On the way, we will stop at the Oases. 30min later, we will arrive at Erg Chigaga (largest sand dunes in the region) before the sunset Well! Here you have to trade your vehicle for Camels, so you would have 1 hour Camel trekking on the sand dunes during the sunset. The best time for pictures as the sand turns red in order to match this beautiful sky. Arrive at your Desert camp, Check in your private tent, and enjoy your special evening. Dinner and campfire with drum players and Berber music. DAY 3 ERG CHIGAGA – LAKE IRIQUI – FOUMZGUID – TAROUDANT After breakfast, we will head north-west direction to Foum-Zguid for 3hours on Off-road. We will stop at Iriqui Lake, a surprisingly dry water Lake in the middle of nowhere. The next stop is at the fossil beds, make a fossil hunt? We will drive along the mountain ridges of the Jebel Bani, and acacia tree groves. We will take a break as soon as we got the Tarmac road back. Our break will be at the Foum-Zguid village. We drive 1 hour and we stop for lunch at Taznakht village. Optional; visit the women’s cooperative for the carpet weavers, as Taznakht has been known for. We drive through the Anti-Atlas, a UNESCO Argan-tree Bioreserve, and finally to Agadir

Includes

  • Private 4x4 + A/C + fuel
  • English-speaking driver/guide.
  • Airport or hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Guest House/ Riad / Hotel / Boutique Accommodation for 1 nights
  • Sahara camel trekking in the desert ‘Camel each’.
  • traditional nomad tent desert camp in Erg Chigaga for one night
  • 2 Meal 2 Dinner and 2 breakfasts

Not included

  • Drinks
  • Tipping if the person who serving you deserves it.
  • Lunches

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