DESERT TREK 8 DAYS TO ERG CHIGAGA

DESERT TREK 8 DAYS TO ERG CHIGAGA Oversviews

Camel Trek 8 Days To Erg Chegaga, The Desert Hike in Morocco is a walk in the big dunes of southern Morocco with a professional nomadic guide and camel drivers. A camel caravan carries the luggage. The fascination of desert immensities, an unusual encounter with nomads, study and observation of animal and plant life, relaxation, silence, and total forgetfulness of civilization and the modern world in absolute calm in the heart of the great desert of the Moroccan Sahara, at sunrise and unforgettable sunsets. During the hike, you live according to the rhythm and the intensity of the sun, everyone advances at his pace accompanied by the camel drivers. Before each stage departure, they gather the camels, who have fed on desert shrubs during the night, collect the wood for the fire, prepare the tea, make the bread baked in the sand.
Highlights
  • Discover the south of Morocco
  • Immears yourself in the nomadic calture
  • Take a promenade along the stream in Agdiz oasis to the majestic Mhamid
  • Camping in Desert with local
  • Traverse the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi N’tichka pass

DESERT TREK 8 DAYS TO ERG CHIGAGA Itineraries

D AY 1 : MARRAKECH –ATLAS MOUNTAINS – KASBAH AIT BEN HADOU – M’HAMID

Departure early morning from your riad/hotel in Marrakech and travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tichka Pass (2260 m) the highest road pass in Morocco offering spectacular panoramic views of the mountains and valleys with a snaky road, beautiful landscapes with different colors and the Berber villages along the way. Visit several kasbahs along the way, including Tamnougalte and Ait Benhaddou. A 16th century UNESCO site, Ait Benhaddou is one of the best-preserved and most spectacular kasbahs in Morocco. A famous site for Hollywood films, The trip continues through the palm-lined Draa river valley. Arrival in Zagora the capital of dates. Afterward, continuation towards the gateSahara desert, Mhamid with Khalil. Dinner and night in camp In Nomadic standard camp.

DAY 2 : FISRT DAY TREK –M’HAMID – RAS NEKHAL–SIDI NAJI

Follow in the footsteps of the trans-Saharan caravans whose starting point was Marrakech and the ending point Timbuktu. This Sahara trekking program will allow you to discover varied landscapes in the desert. Departure from M’hamid for your camel trek with the Sahrawi nomads.

DAY 3 : SIDI NAJI – LHDIBAT

The 2nd day of your camel trekking in Morocco begins in the morning. After having breakfast in the desert, once the mobile camp is folded up, the camel trek in Morocco continues. Allow about 2 hours, 2:30 hours of walking in the morning, and the same duration in the afternoon. You leave the dunes of Sidi Naji and continue your journey to the Sahara.

DAY 4 :ERG ZAHAR-ERG SAMAR-ERG SEDRA

The 3rd day of your Morocco Sahara trek will take you from the dunes of Bougarn to Oued Drâa. Tamarisk and palm groves follow one another. At the end of the day, you will arrive at Erg Smar. Installation of nomadic tents on site.

DAY 5: ERG SEDRA-ERG CHIGAGA

After spending the night in Erg Smar, head for the dunes of Erg Zahar! On the fourth day of your trek in Morocco on camelback, you will discover the splendid “dunes revealing the desert as far as the eye can see … Could you hear the sound that the dunes produce in contact with the wind? Enjoy a hike in the Eg Zaha r dunes and the beautiful landscapes. Night on site.

DAY 6:ERG ZAHAR-ERG ZMAILA

The caravan will continue its trek through the desert. After Erg Zahar, your camel trek in Morocco continues. Your Sahara trekking will take you to Erg Zmila. A new landscape is emerging in front of you. The light plays with the colors of the dunes. You will spend your last night in the Sahara Desert here. The next day, it will be time to return to M’hamid.

DAY 7:ERG ZMILA-MHAMID

In the morning, after breakfast, you start your trekking in the Sahara from Erg Zmila towards M’hamid. In the morning, after breakfast, you start your trekking in the Sahara from Erg Zmila towards M’hamid.

DAY 8:MHAMID-MARRAKECH

Early morning departure from your guest-house, to re-trace the journey north to Marrakech (as per Day 1). Expect to arrive at your riad/hotel in Marrakech late afternoon.

DESERT TREK 8 DAYS TO ERG CHIGAGA Included & Not Included

Included
  • Round-trip transport from Marrakech/MHAMID
  • Pick up from your Marrakaech hotel / Riad.
  • 8 night accommodation full board
  • Guide / cook and camel drivers (ocal guides)
  • Drop off at your Marrakech hotel or the closest accessible location to your riad if not car accessible.
  • >Camels for children
  • Tourist promotion tax, and tourist tax
Not Included
  • Tips
  • Lunch and meals during Marrakech-Mhamid transfers

DESERT TREK 8 DAYS TO ERG CHIGAGA Tours Plan

    Marrakech
    Marrakech
    Atlas Mountains
    Atlas Mountains
    Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
    Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
    Mhamid
    Mhamid
    Sidi Naji
    Sidi Naji
    Erg Zaher
    Erg Zaher
    Ergsmar
    Ergsmar
    Erg Sedrar
    Erg Sedrar
    Erg Chigaga
    Erg Chigaga
    Erg Zmila
    Erg Zmila
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F.A.Q
Do I need prior trekking experience to join your tours?

No, our tours and treks are suitable for all levels. We offer tours for beginners as well as for experienced trekkers. Our guides are there to assist you throughout the journey.

What should I bring for a desert tour or trek?

It is recommended to bring light and comfortable clothing, sturdy walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a water bottle. We provide camping equipment and food.

What happens in case of bad weather?

The safety of our clients is our priority. In case of bad weather, we may adjust the itinerary or postpone the tour. We will keep you informed of the available options.

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