Duration
9 Hours
Max People
40
Min Age
1+
Pickup
Hotel /Riad
4 Days Trekking Adventure From marrakech to erg Chigaga Sahara Dessert
Embarking on this 4 -day trekking adventure in the Chegaga Dessert , also known as the “the heart of morrocco dessert,” offers a unique opportunity to explore Morocco’s stunning landscapes and rich Berber culture. Here’s a suggested itinerary for your trek from Marrakech:
Certainly! Below is a professionally crafted program itinerary for a trekking tour in the Chegaga Desert, ideal for a tour operator brochure, website listing, or client proposal. This sample assumes a multi-day trek starting from Marrakech or M’Hamid.
Chegaga Desert Trekking Experience
Location: Erg Chegaga Dunes, Sahara Desert, Morocco
Duration: 4 Days (customizable)
Level: Moderate
Start/End Point: Marrakech or M’Hamid
Program Overview:
Experience the vastness of the Moroccan Sahara with an authentic desert trekking adventure across the dunes of Erg Chegaga, the largest dune field in Morocco. Guided by experienced local nomads and accompanied by camels, this journey immerses you in the silence, culture, and raw beauty of the desert.
Included/Excluded
- Private or transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned 4x4 or minibus
- Professional desert guide and camel handlers,
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech
- drinks during the trip
- Camel handlers, Camel caravan for luggage support
- Personal expenses and tips for guides or drivers
- Sleeping bag (available on request)
Tour Plan
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Zagora – M’Hamid
- Early morning departure from Marrakech.
- Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n'Tichka Pass.
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
- Lunch en route, then continue through the Draa Valley.
- Arrive in M’Hamid, the gateway to the desert.
- Overnight in a local guesthouse or desert camp.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse / Camp in M’Hamid
- Meet your camel caravan and desert guide after breakfast.
- Begin trekking through arid landscapes, tamarisk trees, and ancient caravan trails.
- Stop for a picnic lunch in the shade.
- Continue toward Erg Bougarn for your first night under the stars in the open dunes.
Trekking time: Approx. 5–6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Bivouac camp (nomadic tent or under the stars)
Day 3: Erg Bougarn – Erg Chegaga
- Continue your trek across the desert plateau and rolling dunes.
- Reach the majestic Erg Chegaga Dunes (rising up to 300 meters).
- Enjoy sunset views over the endless sandscape.
- Camp at the foot of the dunes with traditional music and a campfire dinner.
Trekking time: Approx. 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Desert camp (nomadic-style or luxury option available)
- Early morning walk or camel ride to enjoy sunrise over the dunes.
- 4x4 transfer across the Lake Iriqui dry bed and desert plateau.
- Short stop at the Sacred Oasis (source of fresh water in the desert).
- Rejoin the road to Foum Zguid, then transfer back to Marrakech.
- Late evening arrival in the city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Not included (return to your own accommodation in Marrakech)
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