Zagora Trip Overview
This 2 days-tour from Zagora is a short overview of what Morocco has to offer: A lot to see in a short time!
Cross the Draa Valley and Bani Mountains with its fantastic views
Visit the historical interesting sites of Kasbah Amzrou, the village Ouled Driss and Bouno Village
Ride a camel at sunset through the majestic sand dunes of Erg Chegaga
Spend an unforgettable night under the shining stars at the beat of the desert drums
Visit the desert capitol Zagora and the green and lush Draa-Valley with its Kasbahs
Additional Info
* Duration: 2 days
* Starts: Zagora, Morocco
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Zagora, Souss-Massa, Morocco
This 2 days-tour from Zagora is a short overview of what Morocco has to offer: A lot to see in a short time!
Cross the Draa Valley and Bani Mountains with its fantastic views
Visit the historical interesting sites of Kasbah Amzrou, the village Ouled Driss and Bouno Village
Ride a camel at sunset through the majestic sand dunes of Erg Chegaga
Spend an unforgettable night under the shining stars at the beat of the desert drums
Visit the desert capitol Zagora and the green and lush Draa-Valley with its Kasbahs
Itinerary
Day 1: Zagora – Draa Valley – Amzrou – Tamegroute – Mhamid – Erg Chegaga
Stop At: Zagora, Zagora, Souss-Massa
Pick up in your accommodation in Zagora or at the meeting point in the morning.
After crossing through the city, you will enjoy an amazing panoramic view panoramic of Zagora and the green Draa Valley from the top of Zagora mountains.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Amzrou, Morocco
After, we’ll continue our way through the Draa valley in direction desert. We’ll have enough time to visit the surroundings of Zagora like the Jewish quarter in Amzrou and have a look at the huge palm groves. Afterwards, we’ll continue our trip towards the desert to M’hamid.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tamgrout, Tamgrout, Souss-Massa
Along the way, we stop at a Saadian town of the 16th century which is called Tamegroute. There, we are able to visit an old coran library and a subterranean Kasbah together with a local guide. Tamegroute is also famous for its traditional pottery shops.
After the visit, we’ll make a stop at a panoramic view point over the Bani mountains.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: M’Hamid, M’Hamid, Souss-Massa
M’hamid is the end of the Draa valley as well as the end of civilization. We’ll have our Pic Nic-lunch in the desert and continue in direction Erg Chegaga, passing through Ouled Driss with its old Kasbah and then taking the 4×4 piste through the desert. We’ll arrive in your desert camp before sunset. Hop on a camel and walk at the desert pace along the dunes with its diverse colors. We’ll arrive at the desert camp where you’ll pass the night in a nomad tent or under the shining stars in the middle of impressive sand dunes. A traditional dinner is served and you can spend the night watching for shooting stars or dance around the camp fire to the beat of the desert drums.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a Luxury Desert Camp in the Erg Chegaga Dunes in a private tent including camel ride.
Day 2: Erg Chegaga Dunes – Iriki – Foum Zguid – La Fayja Desert – Zagora
Stop At: Erg Chigaga، Morocco
After enjoying the sunrise at the top of the sand dunes, you’ll have your breakfast in the desert camp before the journey with the 4×4 car starts.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Foum Zguid, Foum Zguid, Guelmim-Oued Noun
Discover the the old Paris-Dakar road to Foum Zguid and cross the Iriki lake, which is a temporary wet land during rain periods. In this national park you’ll have the chance to spot some wild animals like lizards, snakes, gazelles and even hyenas with a little luck.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Amzrou, Morocco
Lunch will be served in the berber village Amzrou after Foum Zguid. This small town is famous for its berber carpet cooperations. You are welcome to attend a detailed demonstration of how the women of the area are producing the colorfully masterpieces which can also bring some oriental flair to your house.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zagora, Zagora, Souss-Massa
Return travel to Zagora with arrival in your Hotel/Riad at about 16:30h.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: No accommodation included
