Tour Description

The "Marrakech - Aït Ben Haddou - Erg Chegaga" tour offered by Foum Zguid Desert tours is a 4-day, 3-night journey that takes you through southern Morocco, combining cultural heritage and desert landscapes.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Marrakech – Foum Zguid
• Departure in the morning from your hotel in Marrakech with a private driver.
• Journey south via the Tizi N'Tichka pass, offering breathtaking landscapes: Atlas Mountains, plateaus overlooking Tazenakht (famous for Berber carpets), and the palm groves of Zguid.
• After about 6 hours of driving, arrival in Foum Zguid and check-in at a charming riad.
• Free time to explore Foum Zguid, its palm groves, and the old kasbah, especially beautiful at sunset.
• Traditional Moroccan dinner and overnight stay at the riad.

Day 2: Foum Zguid – Erg Chegaga
• After breakfast, departure in a 4x4 towards the Erg Chegaga dunes.
• Crossing the dry lake of Iriki, with a stop at an oasis offering panoramic views of the "Moroccan Colorado" mountains.
• Visit a site with prehistoric marine fossils in the middle of the desert.
• Arrival at the Chegaga dunes, check-in at a comfortable desert camp.
• Free afternoon to explore the dunes, with the option to climb the highest dune in Morocco (300m) for panoramic views.
• Camel ride at sunset.
• Dinner followed by a musical evening around a campfire with local nomads.
• Overnight in a tent under the starry desert sky.

Day 3: Chegaga – Foum Zguid – Aït Ben Haddou
• Opportunity to watch the sunrise over the dunes.
• After breakfast, return by 4x4 to Foum Zguid.
• Journey to Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed ancient kasbah.
• Guided visit of the historic site and overnight stay in a traditional accommodation nearby.

Day 4: Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech
• After breakfast, drive back to Marrakech, passing through scenic landscapes.
• Arrival in Marrakech by late afternoon.
This authentic Moroccan experience offers a blend of history, adventure, and breathtaking desert scenery.