Tour Description

The "Marrakech - Draa Valley - Chegaga Desert" tour offered by Foum Zguid Desert Tours is a 7-day, 6-night journey that invites you to explore southern Morocco, passing through iconic sites and diverse landscapes.

Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou
• Morning departure from your hotel in Marrakech towards Aït Ben Haddou, crossing the Tizi N'Tichka pass and passing through Telouet.
• Free visit of the Aït Ben Haddou ksar, a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its charming alleys and artisan workshops.
• Dinner and overnight stay in a charming hotel in Aït Ben Haddou.

Day 2: Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Agdz – Zagora
• After breakfast, departure towards Ouarzazate, with the possibility of visiting the Atlas film studios.
• Drive through the Draa Valley, famous for its vast palm groves, passing through Agdz until reaching Zagora.
• Overnight stay in the Zagora palm grove.
Day 3: Zagora – Tamegroute – M’Hamid
• Continue south towards Tamegroute, renowned for its traditional green-glazed pottery workshops.
• After a lunch break, travel towards M’Hamid, the gateway to the desert, where you will spend the night.

Day 4: M’Hamid – Erg Chegaga
• In the morning, 4x4 departure towards the sand dunes, with a detour to the sacred oasis for lunch.
• In the afternoon, arrival at the Erg Chegaga dunes, home to Morocco's highest dune (300m).
• Camel ride at sunset, followed by dinner and a musical evening around the fire.
• Overnight stay in a desert camp tent.

Day 5: Erg Chegaga – Foum Zguid
• After breakfast, departure in 4x4 across the dry lake of Iriki towards Foum Zguid.
• Check-in at a guesthouse in Foum Zguid, with the option to visit the palm grove and ancient kasbah.

Day 6: Foum Zguid – Tazenakht – Ouarzazate
• Journey towards Tazenakht, known for its Berber carpets, then continue to Ouarzazate.
• Visit the Kasbah of Taourirt and enjoy free time to explore the city.
• Overnight stay in Ouarzazate.

Day 7: Ouarzazate – Marrakech
• Return to Marrakech, crossing the Tizi N'Tichka pass, with stops to admire the Atlas Mountains landscapes.
• Arrival in Marrakech by late afternoon.

This authentic Moroccan experience offers a mix of history, adventure, and breathtaking desert scenery, allowing for complete cultural immersion in the landscapes of southern Morocco.