3-Day Tour from Ouarzazate to the Sahara Desert

Set off from Ouarzazate on a 3-day adventure through the Draa Valley, the oases of southern Morocco, and the vast dunes of Chegaga.

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3-Day Tour: Ouarzazate – Sahara – Ouarzazate

A journey through kasbahs, palm groves, traditional villages, and the authentic landscapes of the Moroccan desert.

This 3-day tour from Ouarzazate invites you to discover the landscapes of southern Morocco as you travel through the Draa Valley, its palm groves, and traditional villages. You will reach Zagora and then Tamgroute, known for its historic Quranic library, traditional pottery, and underground lanes and passages.

From Mhamid El Ghizlane, the gateway to the desert, your adventure continues by 4x4 and camel towards the great dunes of Chegaga. The return journey to Ouarzazate takes you through the Iriqui area, Foum Zguid, and Taznakht.

Detailed 3-Day Tour Itinerary

Discover the stages of your journey from Ouarzazate to the great dunes of the Sahara.

Day 1

Ouarzazate – Agdz – Zagora – Tamgroute – Mhamid

Depart from Ouarzazate towards Agdz, travelling through the landscapes of southern Morocco. Discover the beautiful Draa Valley, with its traditional kasbahs and palm groves stretching along a route of more than 200 km.

Continue to Zagora, followed by a visit to Tamgroute, a village renowned for its Quranic library, traditional pottery workshops, and underground lanes and passages.

Continue towards the Ouled Brahim palm grove, then cross the desert landscapes of the Reg of Elfaija on your way to Mhamid El Ghizlane.

Arrive in Mhamid and settle into the desert camp. Dinner and overnight stay at the bivouac.

Day 2

Mhamid – Camel Ride – Chegaga Dunes

After breakfast, enjoy an approximately one-hour camel ride to discover the desert landscapes around Mhamid.

The adventure continues by 4x4 along a sandy track through the vast Sahara, heading towards the great dunes of Chegaga.

Stop for lunch in the shade of palm trees or tamarisk trees, surrounded by desert landscapes.

Arrive at the Chegaga dunes and settle into the desert camp. Enjoy a beautiful sunset over the golden dunes.

Spend the evening in a nomadic atmosphere, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in a tent or under the stars.

Day 3

Chegaga – Lake Iriqui – Foum Zguid – Taznakht – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, leave Chegaga by 4x4 and travel across desert tracks towards the former Lake Iriqui.

Cross vast Saharan landscapes and the former Draa riverbed, with possible stops to take photos and enjoy the panoramic views.

Continue to Foum Zguid, then travel towards Taznakht, known in particular for its traditional crafts and carpets.

Continue the journey to Ouarzazate through the landscapes of southern Morocco.

Arrive in Ouarzazate in the afternoon, bringing your tour to an end.

Tour Highlights

  • Departure from Ouarzazate through the landscapes of southern Morocco
  • Discover the Draa Valley, its kasbahs, and palm groves
  • Visit Zagora and the traditional village of Tamgroute
  • Discover Tamgroute's Quranic library and traditional pottery
  • Pass through the Ouled Brahim palm grove and the Reg of Elfaija
  • Discover Mhamid El Ghizlane, the gateway to the desert
  • Enjoy an approximately one-hour camel ride
  • Explore the sandy Sahara tracks by 4x4
  • Discover the great dunes of Chegaga
  • Enjoy lunch in the shade of palm or tamarisk trees
  • Watch the sunset over the Sahara dunes
  • Experience a nomadic evening and an overnight desert camp
  • Cross the landscapes around Lake Iriqui and the former Draa riverbed
  • Travel through Foum Zguid and Taznakht
  • Return to Ouarzazate in the afternoon

What's Included in the Tour?

Included Services

  • 4x4 transport with driver
  • Fuel throughout the tour
  • Tourist transport vehicle insurance
  • Desert camp accommodation as outlined in the itinerary
  • Half-board at the desert camp
  • Camel ride

Not Included

  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Optional tips
  • Entrance fees to monuments or paid visits, where applicable
  • Any service not mentioned in the included services

3-Day Tour Prices

The prices shown are the total cost for the group, depending on the number of participants, and are not prices per person.

Number of People Total Price
2 people€700
3 people€900
4 people€980
5 people€1,060
6 people€1,160

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An Authentic Adventure in Southern Morocco

This 3-day tour introduces you to the diverse landscapes of southern Morocco, from the Draa Valley and palm groves to traditional villages and the vast expanses of the Sahara Desert.

From Ouarzazate to the great dunes of Chegaga, enjoy an experience combining cultural discoveries, a 4x4 excursion, a camel ride, and an overnight stay at a desert camp in the heart of the Sahara.

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3-Day Tour from Ouarzazate to the Sahara Desert

Mhamid Trekking offers a 3-day tour from Ouarzazate to discover southern Morocco and the Sahara Desert. Travel through the Draa Valley, with its kasbahs and palm groves, then discover Zagora and the traditional village of Tamgroute.

Reach Mhamid El Ghizlane, the gateway to the desert, before continuing your adventure by 4x4 and camel towards the great dunes of Chegaga. Enjoy a nomadic evening and an overnight stay at a desert camp.

The return journey to Ouarzazate takes you through the landscapes around Lake Iriqui, Foum Zguid, and Taznakht. This 3-day Morocco desert tour combines cultural discoveries, Saharan landscapes, and an authentic Sahara experience.