Chegaga by 4X4 & Quad – 5 days/4 nights  3 Quad days

From Ouarzazate, a Saharian Quad adventure begins. In order to discover the great dunes of southern Morocco, as Chegaga dunes, and crossed Iriqui Lake by quad. Departure is from the Draa Valley to Zagora down by its famous sign "Timbuktu 52 days", we reached the first dunes of the desert and then continues to the last village Tagounite and after the Sahara, the village of M ' hamid through oases and palm groves. The adventure continues on quad 60 km between the dunes and erg to reach the bivouac Chegaga among the sand dunes. 2 nights in the camp at Chegaga, with alarm for assistance or sunrise...

• The great valleys of the south of Morocco. Draa, the High Atlas and the Anti Atlas.
• The agrarian and pastoral life, linked to a centuries-old tradition.
• Desert landscapes.
• On the path of dromedary desert caravan
• The beauty of desert sun set and the awesome sun rise.     
• Dinner and lodging in a bivouac in the middle of the desert.
• The authentic face of the Sahara with its Kasbahs and ksours.
• A real track to discover the real Morocco.

All natural characteristics are present from Valleys, Dunes, and Palm groves passing through ancient Kasbahs.

Chegaga by 4X4 & Quad – 5 days/4 nights 3 Quad days

Day 1: Marrakech – Telouet – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate

Early morning, departure from Marrakech by our 4WD. After few way moment, appears very beautiful scenery of small villages built in tiers succeed among oak trees, walnut groves and oleander bushes. The road snakes up before arriving at the spectacular Tizi n Tichka’s pass reaching 2260 m.
Just after the pass, we take the off-road for about 20 kilometres among deserted hills. The village of Telouet comes as a surprise dominated by the imposing ruins of the Kasbah. Which was once the main residence of the ‘ Lord of the Atlas’ – Pacha El Glaoui , used to accommodate his court, the stables, a Mosque and countless slaves at a time when the man was ruling his own kingdom from Marrakech to Agadir and all the way east to the Sahara desert.
Visit of the Kasbah in Telouet, then tracks to Ait Ben-Haddou via Assif Ounila valley with its Berber villages… we reach the magnificently exotic Kasbah and ksour of Aït Ben Haddou, declared as World Heritage Site from UNESCO. Here we alight from our vehicle to visit these various Kasbahs, so closely-knit that they appear to be, but one complete building, backed up against the looming mountain in a stretch of unforgiving Hammada. The thick, high, sheer, elaborately decorated as a cob wall, stepped-up housing, turreted, crenulated ramparts, balustrades and arched 'babs'  which are a sight not to be missed. Obviously, here Hollywood has shot many of its films, including, as everyone will tell you: the Mommy, Gladiator, 7 days in Tibet, Babel, Alexander…Reaching Ouarzazate, for those of you who are interested; a visit to the impressive Atlas Film Studios can be arranged.
We’ll drive to the 100 year old Kasbah Taourirt for a quick visit of this complex of courtyards, a maze of richly decorated rooms, alleyways and crenulated towers. Dinner and overnight in Ouarzazate.

Distance: 220 Km/ off-road: 35 Km

Lunch: Ait Ben Haddou

Accommodation:

- Privileged accommodation: Dar Daif or similar

- Economical accommodation: Les Jardins de Ouarzazate or similar

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Agdez – Draa Valley – Zagora

Departure in the morning from Ouarzazate by 4x4 to Agdez passing over the Tizi-n-Tinfifite Mountain passes (1660m). After a pause for a glass of tea or morning coffee in Agdez, we take off- road. This allows a better view of the valley, passing the gardens, oases and Kasbahs between the Draa River and mountains. Back on the paved road again, we stop at Kasbah Tamnougalte for tea/coffee break. This Kasbah is the oldest in the Draa’s valley which still partly inhabited. You could wander round and explore the Kasbah with a guide if you wish. Lunch, then continuation to Zagora, the largest oasis in the Draa valley well known especially for its Dates. We carry on to Tamegroute with a visit to the Koranic Library and the local potteries, which produce all the green pottery that you will see in the south. Dinner and overnight in Zagora.

Distance: 165 Km Total/ off-road: 22 Km

Lunch: Picnic

Accommodation:

- Privileged Accommodation: Riad lamane or similar

- Economical accommodation: La Perle de Draa or similar

Day 3: Zagora – M’Hamid – Chegaga Dunes

After the morning breakfast, direction to the sand dunes of Erg Chigaga. You will experience the desert; discover nomadic life and the magic of starry night. You will have an appointment with the support team for the presentation of the material and technical briefing of your shipment. Getting to your gear and heading for the dunes Tinfou. The palm trees are spaced out and the landscape becomes more desert ... Deflate your tires and leave the mechanical power of your voice on the sand dunes to the great dune of Erg Lihoudi. M'Hamid At the last town before the desert, you see some "blue men", the Tuareg nomads who roam this arid region, with a caravan of camels. Tonight you enjoy your night in a bivouac tent nomadic Chegaga, in the middle of the desert, rocked by the wind in the dunes.

Distance: 150 Km/ off-road 60 km

By Quad: 60 km   

Lunch: Picnic

Accommodation:

- Accommodation 1 and 2: Chez Naji Bivouac

Day 4: Chegaga – Iriki – Chegaga

Wake up early to admire the sunrise on the highest dune in Morocco and departure from chegaga passing through the Hamada of Draa. Today you will spend your baptism crossing dunes! One step at a time, the vastness of the desert awaits you. The ergs and regs succeed tirelessly dunes and sand with intense colours and changing bewitch you. Your guide will show you the passage and explain the techniques to not get bogged down in soft sand or on the crest of a dune. A large playground is waiting for you to finally salt Lake of Iriki, vast flat and dry where your machine can unleash all their power.... we return back to Chegaga to see the sunset. Dinner and night under a nomadic tent.

Distance: 115 Km off road

By quad: 115 km

Lunch: Picnic

Accommodation:

- Accommodation 1 and 2: Chez Naji Bivouac 

Day 5: Chegaga Dunes – M’hamid by Quad – Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Back to Hotel in Zagora through sand and rocks track. Return of your quad core and our return to Marrakech by 4x4 along the valley road which runs along the Draâ, a magnificent palm grove and the beautiful village of Agdz. Door of southern Morocco, Ouarzazate evokes both the southern foothills of the High Atlas and the nearby desert. It’s countless Kasbahs surrounding mountains and arid plains, valleys and lush green oasis, the palm trees constitute the charm of this city. Continuation to Marrakesh via Tichka pass.

Distance: 500 Km, 60 Km off road

By Quad: 60 km

Lunch: Ait Ben Haddou

Chegaga by 4X4 & Quad – 5 days/4 nights 3 Quad days

Prices:

Prices: per pers

Booking:

Formula : Private Economic Private Privileged

Pax Nbr : 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax

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Prix : 1,015.00 € / TTC.

A.T.I Based on Double Room Prices

Chegaga by 4X4 & Quad – 5 days/4 nights 3 Quad days

Included services:

• Transportation with 4x4 with a personal driver including gas and driver's fees. 
• 2 days Quad biking
• All Quad Biking equipments
• 1 Quad monitor                                                                                                                              
• Accommodation 4 nights based on double occupancy, daily half board. Our priorities in selecting accommodation are: the authenticity, the comfort and the quality of service.
• Monuments entrance fees
• Full board is supplied during the tour, and vegetarian food is available.
• Camel riding.
• The accompaniment of tourists own language speaking guide / driver during the circuit, a national certified guide for a group of more than 8 persons.
• All taxes.

Excluded services:

• International Airfare
• The transfer from Moroccan cities or airports to Marrakech: If you want a member of our staff comes to receive you wherever you are: a supplement is then charged.

• The extra cost of meals
• All the drinks
• The optional suggested excursions (to reserve and to pay on the spot).
• The optional tips

Children:

• Under 2 years of age are free of charge
• 3 – 11 years old: 50% discount
• 12 years old and up: full cost  

Important precisions:

• The meeting place in Marrakesh will be communicated to you after the definitive confirmation of your reservation.
• The pick up will be provided for Hotels/ Riads situated in the heart of the Medina.
• We propose this circuit from two participants.