Sahara Desert Wonders: Erg Chebbi Dunes, Mhamid Dunes, Chegaga Dunes

5 days tour in Morocco

Sahara Desert Wonders: Erg Chebbi Dunes, Mhamid Dunes & Chegaga Dunes

Day 1
We move you around Rissani’s best hidden kasbahs, Moulay Shariff Mausoleum and the city souq. Rissani’s importance goes back to early times when camel caravans crossed the Sahara establishing the important African trade route called “The Siljmassa Trail”. This city was the starting / ending point of the most important ancient sub-Saharan and north Africa trade route.

We make it to Erg Chebbi Dunes, the most beautiful part of the Moroccan desert due to its special orange color and soften silhouette. This little piece of sand dunes follow the Algerian mountains natural border and create a unique surrounding scenery that will forever stay in you memory as one of the most attractive places you’ve been.

You’ll be taken for a camel trek tour to enjoy an unbelievable Sun set. Drum Bedouin party after diner, and overnight sleep in traditional nomad tent.

Day 2
We start the day going around Erg Chebbi dunes on the tour usually called “ Le tour des dunes”. You’ll have the unique opportunity of knowing all the aspects and little hidden spaces of this remarkable site. We lunch with a nomad family.

We end the day listening to Gnawa music in Khamlia village. Gnawa music and Khamlia village recall ancient times where black-African culture remained in the region, in a unique pure African village consisting in one of the few remains of the ancient sub-Sahara trade routes. Enjoy a private party with Gnawa dancers, drums and incredible vocals. Night in Hotel Kasbah Ennasra.

Day 3
Passing Tazzarine Oasis for a short walk in the palm grove we reach the desert city of Zagora where a marvelous sun Set on top of Tinfou Dunes just a few kms away will be the highlight of the day. Night in Hotel.

Day 4
On this day tour you’ll have the opportunity to visit all different aspects of the Moroccan desert. On route to Mhamid, we visit and ancient and unique underground ksour of Tamegroute and it’s famous Zaiwa. We drive south direction Algeria as we enter a distinct region of Sahara, the colors suddenly change as you enter the flat gold sand desert.