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Ouarzazate Loop: Gorges, Saghro and Erg Chegaga, 5 Days
Five days from Ouarzazate by the Valley of Roses and the Todra Gorge, over the Saghro on a mountain road to Zagora, then a night in Erg Chegaga and a kasbah night in Agdz before Aït Benhaddou.
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About the Tour
To link the Todra Gorge with the Draa Valley, the route crosses the Jbel Saghro by the Tizi n’Tazazert pass, a mountain road few tours use. From Zagora you go on to the dunes of Erg Lihoudi and Erg Chegaga.
The way back goes through Foum Zguid and Taznakht to Agdz, where you sleep in an old kasbah, and the last morning is at Aït Benhaddou.
Highlights
- The Valley of Roses at Kelaat M'Gouna
- The Tizi n'Tazazert pass over the Saghro
- A camel ride in Erg Lihoudi
- A night in Erg Chegaga
- A night in an old kasbah at Agdz
Day by Day
How the five days go, from your pickup in Ouarzazate to the drop-off.
Day 1 · Ouarzazate to the Todra Gorge
Skoura, Kelaat M’Gouna and the Dades to the Todra Gorge.
- Overnight: Hotel near the Todra Gorge
Day 2 · Todra to Zagora
Off-road over the Tizi n’Tazazert pass to N’Kob, then to Zagora.
- Overnight: Hotel in Zagora
Day 3 · Zagora to Erg Chegaga
A camel ride in Erg Lihoudi, lunch in M’hamid and the 4×4 track to the dunes.
- Overnight: Desert camp in Erg Chegaga
Day 4 · Erg Chegaga to Agdz
Across Lake Iriki to Foum Zguid, then by Taznakht to Agdz.
- Overnight: Kasbah hotel in Agdz
Day 5 · Agdz to Ouarzazate
Over the Tizi n’Tinififft pass to Aït Benhaddou and back to Ouarzazate.
What's Included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver for the five days, with a 4x4 for the desert tracks
- Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Ouarzazate
- One night: hotel near the Todra Gorge, dinner and breakfast
- One night: hotel in Zagora, dinner and breakfast
- One night: desert camp in Erg Chegaga, dinner and breakfast
- One night: kasbah hotel in Agdz, dinner and breakfast
- Camel rides in the dunes
- Fuel and road costs
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees and local guides at the sites
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Questions About This Tour
What is the desert camp like?
You sleep in a tent at a camp in the dunes, with dinner and breakfast. Camps range from simple to comfortable tents with a private bathroom; tell us the level you want and we suggest camps that fit.
What should I pack?
Light clothes for the day, a warm layer for the desert night, a hat, sun cream and a small bag for the camp. Your main luggage stays in the vehicle.
Can we change the route or the hotels?
Yes. We can add nights, change hotels or swap the order of the stops, since only your group is on the tour. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
Can we bring children?
Yes. Tell us how old they are and we plan the driving, the stops and the pace around them.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we reply with availability and a quote. When online booking is open for this tour, you can also reserve with a deposit by card or PayPal.
Book this tour
Send your dates and group size and we reply with a quote.
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Route and stays adjusted to you
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