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Desert Tour 3 Days 4×4 to The GOLDEN Dunes chigaga

Discover the Magic of rg Chigaga is made up of several ergs and it is the largest golden sand dunes in Morocco and africa , Erg Chigaga can be an excellent destination for people who want to see the real Sahara during their stay in Marrakech. Known for its high sand dunes, Erg Chegaga is located in the Draa-taffilalt region, about 45 km from th town of M'hamid and 98 km from the provincial town of Zagora. They are the largest golden sand dunes in Morocco, winding along the horizon for about 35 km with a peak at 300, meters.

Itinerary

path4×4 vehicle with driver-guide for 3 days, with collection and return at riad / hotel (or airport) in Marrakech;
Night 1 in fixed luxury camp, m'zoauria accommodation (with breakfast and evening meal);
night 2 in fixed luxury camp, chigaga (with breakfast and meal lunch and evening meal )
guided camel-ride from camp

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ITINERARY

DAY 1 - Transfer to M'hamid - Night in fixed luxury camp, m'zoauria

Departure day to reach M'Hamid, last village before the desert.

During the transportation day, the journey begins. Between the Atlas Mountains and the visit of Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO Site near Ouarzazate) , the road is beautiful and the change of scenery begins. Arrival at the fixed camp is planned for early evening

where Our luxury camp in the Sahara desert is located in M'zouaria, 7km from the village of M'hamid.

The camp is ideally located in the desert. You can enjoy the surrounding golden dunes of the Sahara. You can relax, walk around the camp, take a camel ride activity.

The sleeping tents at Camp are comfortably furnished with a king-size bed or twin beds, these rooms come with linens and blankets (including one family tent). There is a shower and toilet facility, with hot water. At this campsite there is also a large dining tent and plenty of outdoor space for relaxation and enjoyment around the campfire. In warmer conditions we can dine outside and soak up the beautiful night sky.

Evening entertainment is around the campfire after dinner - feel free to sing, play drums, read poetry or even tell a few tales.

Day 2 - night in fixed luxury camp chigaga

‌After breakfast, meet your desert guides & transport 4×4 are loaded with your luggage/equipment. Your guides will also help you to wrap your turban, ideal protection in the desert and the day’s goal, the large, remote sand dune region, of chagaga, will be reached ,You will experience a Bedouin desert camping trip in Camp chagaga (‘al erg’ meaning dunes). desert camp is located at the base of the remote dunes of Erg Chigaga.

The camp is encircled by smaller, rolling dunes for shelter, which offers a great vantage point to watch the sunrise/sunset. The tallest of the dunes in Erg Chigaga and enjoy sandboarding,

The sleeping tents at Camp Al Erg are comfortably furnished with a king-size bed or twin beds, these rooms come with linens and blankets (including one family tent). There is a shower and toilet facility, with hot water. At this campsite there is also a large dining tent and plenty of outdoor space for relaxation and enjoyment around the campfire. In warmer conditions we can dine outside and soak up the beautiful night sky.

Evening entertainment is around the campfire after dinner - feel free to sing, play drums, read poetry or even tell a few tales.

Also please let us know if you’ll be celebrating a special occasion in the desert and we’ll make suitable arrangements to help you celebrate!

Day 3 Return by 4x4 to the fixed bivouac and transfer to the departure city

After breakfast, meet your desert guides & transport 4×4 are loaded with your luggage/equipment, it's time to say goodbye and return at riad / hotel (or airport) in Marrakech

our Morocco 4×4 tours are unique

prices from 2 person

With 2 night at camp:

• €490 per person with nomadic Bedouin Camp

• €655 per person with Luxury Camp

• Prices based on two people travelling by private vehicle.

What's included in the price?

Private 4x4 vehicle with English-speaking driver
Breakfast, lunch of day 2, and 3-course dinners
2 nights’ accommodation in fixed luxury camps large tent with ensuite bathroom
Drinking water/hot drinks in the desert only
Professional camel guide and camels, sand boarding, campfire with music

What are my additional costs?

The price does not include flights.

Discretionary tips and gratuity
Lunches on route Day 1 and Day 3
Beverages alcohol
entrance fees at optional kasbah/museum visits, spa, laundry, other personal items.

Please ensure to carry Moroccan Dirhams for your local extras. ATMs are found throughout big towns

what should i pack ?

Blankets & sheets are provided at the fixed desert camp, and blankets only on desert treks (please bring a 2 or 2-3 season sleeping bag for desert

trekking Nov-March);

A small, sealable plastic bag to protect phones and camera from desert dust;

Sun protection (cream, hat, sunglasses, scarf for the neck);

Trekking sandals (with socks) or trainers for the desert - we advise against walking boots;

Canvas walking shoes or canvas boots for the mountains (for the foothills, even trainers) - we advise against heavy leather walking boots;

A fleece or jacket for the desert evenings - bear in mind with the heat of the sun in the daytime, it will feel cold at night by comparison (December

- February particularly so) - however, a campfire is always lit;

Comfortable, loose clothing in the day, especially for the driving days in the car - pack clothing that you can layer easily and don't mind getting a bit dusty (unless you plan to visit very upmarket restaurants/hotel bars you won't need to dress formally in the cities);

A personal travel kit of Imodium, antihistamine, painkiller, rehydration powders, insect repellant, support bandage, plasters (band-aid), blister plasters, antiseptic wipes, dressing, hand gel, eye drops, lip balm;

Motion sickness tablets (if you might suffer with car sickness on the winding roads across the Atlas mountains, and across the desert terrain);

A small torch/head-torch (there is lighting at the desert camp and candles on trek);

Electric point adapter - plug points are two-pronged as per Europe - and (purely a suggestion) external power bank/spare batteries;

Spare plastic bag to put garbage in (necessary on treks - ideally transport your own litter out of the desert, or hand it to your trek guide).

Wifi and staying connected

You can expect to find wifi at the guest houses we use on the tours.

There is no wifi service in the Sahara desert. If you have an urgent need to stay connected you should buy a SIM card from network operator Orange. You should be able to find an Orange outlet in the Marrakech medina on Boulevard Mohamed V, or near the Place Febrilities. Alternatively at the Almazar shopping centre which is out of town.

Sometimes, free SIM cards are handed out at the Marrakech airport. These won't work in the desert (only the Orange network works through the Iriqui National Park/Erg Chigaga region

Your driver ?

He is experienced and knows the roads (and desert terrain) exceptionally well. He is your travel companion and route guide. Please feel free to ask him to stop whenever you need to and don't be afraid to ask him questions-after all, you'll be spending a few hours in the car together and this is a great opportunity to exchange cultural insights (from both sides). He does know the best places for comfort breaks, snacks, views and photos

What to expect Food ?

We do ask you to specify any special dietary requirements to us.

On trek and at camp in the desert, you will eat very well indeed-the emphasis is on fresh vegetables & fruit, tagines (meat/vegetable), soup, salads, bread, and lots of mint tea

For trekking, you may consider bringing your own snacks/energy bars if you like to snack on-the-go. You certainly won't go hungry though

At your guest houses, expect the same sort of meals- usually on half-board basis at guest houses there is no a la carte' choice for your evening meal but you can expect to eat three-courses, all home-cooked of course.

Lunch en-route is inexpensive (approx. 100dh pp) for kebab skewers, salad, drink or tagine, drink.

Currency

The Moroccan currency is the Dirham (MAD) and is a closed currency (although it may be possible to purchase it at certain airport forex desks). We recommend that you simply use an ATM on arrival (at the airport or in town), or change USD, GBP or Euro at a bureau de change. There will be ATMs in towns on tour (e.g. Ouarzazate, Agdz, Zagora, marakkech).

You shouldn't need to carry large amounts of cash with you (just to cover lunch, drinks, souvenirs, etc). Credit cards may be used in city riads/hotels, upscale restaurants/bars and large shops. Rural shops, cafes, and small guest houses will only accept cash, preferably Dirhams or Euro

if you feel like more after this sahara getaway we look forward to hear from you

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