An Unforgettable Journey: 2-Day Deep Sahara Expedition to Erg Chegaga

Embark on an intense and wild immersion into the heart of the Sahara. This circuit takes you beyond the beaten path, crossing the Atlas peaks and the Draa Valley to reach the vastness of the Chegaga dunes. A unique experience blending millenary history and nomadic life under the stars.

⛰️ Day 1: The Gateway to the South & Draa Valley

Your journey begins with a spectacular ascent of the High Atlas Mountains.

• The Tichka Pass: Cross the highest mountain port in North Africa ($2,260$m) with panoramic views of traditional Berber villages.

• Aït Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate: Visit the famous UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah, the set of cult movies like Gladiator, followed by lunch in Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Morocco.”

• The Ocean of Palms: Traverse the Tizi-n-Tinififft pass toward Agdz to admire the immensity of the Draa Palm Grove from an amazing panoramic viewpoint.

• First Nomadic Night: In Zagora, your camels await for a $2$-hour trek into the dunes to reach your first camp under a traditional nomadic tent.

🏜️ Day 2: Mysteries of Tamegroute & The Great Dunes

After a traditional breakfast, we venture deeper toward the true Sahara.

• Sacred Heritage: Stop at Tamegroute, the original town of the 16th-century Saadian dynasty. Visit the historic Coranic library and the unique subterranean Kasbah.

• M’hamid El Ghizlane: Reach the end of the Draa Valley, where civilization fades into the desert. Enjoy a desert picnic lunch in the wilderness.

• Erg Chegaga: Head by 4×4 toward the highest dunes in Morocco. Before sunset, begin your camel trek to explore the golden ridges and diverse facets of desert life.

• Celestial Night: Enjoy dinner and a night under a nomad tent or directly under the starlit sky in the midst of the magnificent sand dunes.

Practical Information for Your Excursion

The Return: After witnessing the breathtaking sunrise over the golden crests of Chegaga, you will head back through the desert trails, carrying the silence and magic of the Sahara with you.

Note from Marrakech First Excursion: Unlike more crowded desert areas, Erg Chegaga offers a rare experience of solitude and absolute silence, ideal for those seeking a profound connection with Saharan nature.