3 Days Trip From Ouarzazate To Zagora & Chegaga

3 days through Ouarzazate – Zagora – Erg Chegaga, with local guides, modern air-conditioned transport and carefully selected accommodation.

Overview

3 days through Ouarzazate – Zagora – Erg Chegaga, with local guides, modern air-conditioned transport and carefully selected accommodation.

Route

Ouarzazate
Zagora
Erg Chegaga

Exact stops, timings and hotels are agreed with you when we prepare your personalized itinerary.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Ouarzazate – Agdz – Draa Valley – Zagora
160 km total - 22 km off-road Morocco holiday's starts at 7:30am to visit Ouarzazate Kasbah des Cigognes ( Storks Kasbah ) and a panoramic view of the lake. Continuing towards the village of Agdz to take the off-road tracks by the Tizi níTinififft Pass at 1660m altitude to arrive in the Alkaid Ali Kasbah. Lunch in local restaurant. After midday we cross Draa Valley with amazing palm plantations and ksours. Arrive in Zagora. Diner and Hotel.
Day 2 — Zagora – Tamegroute – Chegaga
150 km total - 22 km off-road Morning departure for the excursion to Tamegroute to visit the ancient Zaouia, the old Koranic Library, pottery artisans and the underground kasbah. Road to Tagouenite Oasis by Ait Isfould. Arrival at M'Hamid and lunch. Desert tracks to Chegaga dunes and enjoy the Sun Set.
Day 3 — Chegaga – Foum Zguit – Taznakhte – Ouarzazate
300 km total - 120 km off-road Wake up in the morning to enjoy sunrise in Chegaga Dunes. After breakfast we leave to Foum Zguit passing nomad people that live in tents. Visit to Iriqui dry lake and the desert plateau of Akassia. Lunch snack in the Oasis. Return to Ouarzazate by Taznakhte. Arrival at Ouarzazate around 6pm.

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