Marrakech to Chegaga tour itinerary:

In the early the morning departure from Marrakech towards Ouarzazate in 4×4 across the mountains of the Tizi N Tichka enjoying the amazing presence of scattered Berber villages,before arriving to Ouarzazate we will visit the Universal heritage of Ait Ben Hadou Kasbah, a fortified village of the 11th century. then head to Ouarzazate where the biggest filmmaking studios are situated. We will continue in direction of the Valley of Drâa and Agdez where we will spend the night.

In the morning we will visit the Kasbah of Tamnougalt, and soon after depart on 4×4 towards the Valley of Drâa (passing through the desert, ancient caravan road) lunch in Zagora. In the afternoon we will continue in 4×4 towards the desert of M'hamid, From a vast plateau you will get impressed by the huge sand dune of Chigaga ,where we go for a camel ride to meet one of the most fascinating sand dunes sights we will ever see, the superb sunset in the middle of the high sand dune.Tonight we stay in Berber camp and enjoy a wonderful stars view.

After breakfast, we travel through the natural dried lake of Iriqui and the plains of black stones, we will take again the asphalted road in direction of the small town of Foum Zguid, arrive at Taznakht which is one of the biggest centers of carpets in the kingdom where we will visit a cooperative of Berber carpets made by women of the surrounding villages. Return to Ait Ben Hadou Kasbah, a fortified village of the 11th century where we will spend the night.

Just 40 km from Ait Benhadou Kasbah, we will see the Kasbah of Telout, a former route of the caravans from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. It was the seat of the Glaoui family, they were given political power of Morocco south of High Atlas Mountains by the King Moulay Hassan. The Glaouis were almost as strong in power as the sultan himself. The palace can still be visited but it is steadily becoming more damaged and is slowly collapsing. Lately, work was underway to restore the property. We lunch in the Pass of Tichka and drive to Marrakech.