This trip takes you off the beaten path along the Draa Valley and into the Sahara Desert near M’hamid into the dunes of Erg Chigaga and Erg Lihoudi, south of Zagora.
This region of the Sahara is much more stark and rocky when compared to our other Sahara Desert itinerary, which has optional upgrades for luxury available and is one day longer.
Today, you will be picked up in the morning in Fez.
From there, you will drive over the High Atlas Mountains and into the Draa Valley.
After a stop for lunch, you will continue to Zagora where you’ll be staying in a lovely bed and breakfast.
If it’s hot, you can relax in the shade of the gardens or take a dip in the pool.
Today, you’ll continue two more hours on the road to M’hamid.
Along the way, you’ll be able to visit the holy town of Tamegroute, known for its library with ancient manuscripts, and green pottery.
Then, we have two more hours off road to Erg Chigaga, where you will spend the night under the astonishing stars.
Dinner will be served al fresco and you’ll be sleeping in a rustic Bedouin-style tent.
We have both standard and deluxe camps available.
Following your stay in the Sahara Desert of Erg Chigaga, you’ll drive back to M’hamid and be able to shower up before venturing back up the Draa Valley to Skoura, known as the “Valley of 1000 Kasbahs.”The drive will take four to five hours and if you are up to it, we can provide a walking tour of up to two hours in the palm valley oasis surrounding Skoura.
In the winter months, travelers will spend the night in Ouarzazate.
After leaving Skoura, you’ll head through Ouarzazate, followed by Ait Ben Haddou this morning. In these locations, you can visit the Tamdakht kasbah and even head off road to Telouet (weather and time permitting).
Following, its over the Tizi N Tichka mountain pass, taking you through the impressive High Atlas Mountains and back to Marrakech.
We hope you had a magical time with us and thank you for choosing Medina Tours to assist you during your visit to our beautiful Morocco.
Tour Include:
Hotels
Half Board – 2 meals each day
Transportation (air-conditioned vehicle)
Professional English Speaking Driver
Professional Guides in the major cities
Entrance Fees to historical sites
Excursion fees ( Camel Trek)
Portage Tips
Does not include:
Airfare / Drinks / Personal Spending / Tips for guides and drivers /Travel Insurance
