7 days
Duration
Zagora Desert Travel will make you experience a great trip across the Zagora desert in Morocco. Starting at Marrakech, and along the 7 days, you will walk across beautiful dunes, find oasis, camp under the stars and feel the life in the desert.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Starts: Marrakesh / Ends: Marrakesh |
DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive by 8:15 AM for a prompt departure at 8:30 AM. |
RETURN TIME | Approximately 6:30 PM. |
WEAR | Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen. |
Additional information
Location | Marrakech, Morocco |
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1
Day 1
Arrive at Marrakech or airport then transfer and overnight in a local Hotel
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Day 2
Marrakech – Col Tichka (2260 m) – Ouarzazate – Agdz – Draa Valley – Zagora – Faija – Camp After breakfast, travel down towards Ouarzazate (gateway to the desert) via Tizi n’Tichka pass 2260m. Visit to the famous Glaoui Kasbah of Telouet, then continue on to Agdz and Zagora. Finally arrive at Faija, where the camp is set up ready. Distance: 400 kms (with breaks).
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Day 3
Plateau Faija – djbel Bani – Col Oum Laachar – Oued Lemhasser – Oasis – Camp. After breakfast, start walking on the desert plateau and pass farms at the foot of djebel Bani. Ascend the famous pass Oum Laachar that will take you to Oued Lemhasser. 5-6 hours walking / 17 kms.
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Day 4
Oued Lemhasser – Chegaga Dunes – Camp in the base of the dunes We leave Oued Lemhasser and walk towards the beautiful dunes of Chegaga, spend the night between the dunes. 5-6 hours walking / 20 kms.
5
Day 5
Chegaga Dunes – Bougarn Dunes – Camp Walking in the heart of the desert, we leave the Chegaga Dunes heading to the stunning dunes Bougern. Spend the night at the camp. 5 hours walking/ 16 kms.
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Day 6
Bougarn Dunes – Oued Naam. Camp After breakfast, leave the Bougarn Dunes and cross the Oued Naam, where the camp will be set up. 5 – 6 Hours walking / 16 kms.
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Day 7
Oued Naam – Mhamid Dunes – Zagora – Marrakech – Hotel Our last day in this beautiful landscape, returning to Zagora via the Mhamid Dunes, and finally transferring back to Marrakech. 3 hours walking / 8 hours drive back to Marrakech (with breaks).
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Day 8
Transfer to airport