Wild Chegaga Desert Trek 12 Days
Erg Chegaga
Desert
Camelback hiking is not just an activity for tourists. But is part of the nation’s tradition that nomads have used camels as a form of transportation for centuries. Following in their footsteps is a memorable experience, and visitors will have the choice of several options. The most popular camelback trekking adventure is a trip to the Sahara Desert.
Travel by camel on the ridge of a dune at the end of the afternoon without anything around you but sand. peacefulness and open blue sky, have to be experienced and cannot be explained. Find the perfect campsite for the night. The breathtaking sunset is one of the most scenic experiences that visitors will never forget.
Erg Chigaga is the largest and still untouched of the major ergs in Morocco, the other is Erg Chebbi near Merzouga. This erg made of beautiful dunes is located in the Drâa-Tafilalet area about 45 km west of the small rural oasis town of M’Hamid El Ghizlane, itself located about 98 km south of the town of Zagora.
Wild Chegaga Desert Trek 12 Days
Vast and wild.
The view at the end of the track on the dunes of Ghagaga is just impressive. Like a mirage, they take shape on the horizon, like a painting. It is simply unreal, we have rarely seen something so beautiful.
At the bottom of Lake Iriki, completely dry, Chegaga in front of us, we were in a hurry: to climb one of the largest dunes, to be able, when we reached the top (70 m!), to savor the extended landscape over 40 km at 360°.
To the south of Ouarzazate, begins the immense Drâa hamada. In Antiquity the Drâa was a permanent river crossing the south of Morocco. Today, its waters still feed magnificent palm groves between Agdz, Zagora and M’Hamid, before disappearing into the sands. You will live a unique Saharan experience in the heart of the dunes, which will end at the dry lake of Iriqui.
- Trip code: WCDT
- Duration: 12 days of walking.
- Period: from November to April
- Level: Challenging
- Travel: on foot.
- Accommodation: Berber House / Basecamps / Tents.
- Meals: typical Moroccan dishes (tagine, couscous, …).
- Activity: Walking & Trekking
- Group size: 4–16
- Ages: 16+
We offer adventure Atlas Mountains and Mountain activities, tours and things to do available daily throughout the travel season with local guides.
Services Included:
- English speaking guide.
- All meals.
- Camping
- Camels to carry your staff.
- Camelteers
- Transfer from & to Marrakech.
Not included:
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Own Expenses
Chegaga Desert Trek 12 Days
The camel trek to the dunes of Erg Chigaga (Chegaga) gives you the opportunity to explore Morocco's longest and biggest dunes. Trekking and walking in the Sahara desert at the pace of camels through a beautiful and beautiful area of the great desert.
Itinerary Day per Day:
Day 1: MARRAKECH
Upon arrival at Marrakech airport, transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: MARRAKECH – OULED DRISS (Mhamid)
Transfer from your hotel in Marrakech to M’hamid, lunch on the road. Meeting with the team of camel drivers in Ouled Driss. (a few kilometers before M’hamid).
Day 3: OULED DRISS (Mhamid) – SIDI NAJI
After breakfast, the start of the trek, After a few hours of walking, lunch in the shade of the acacia trees. Rest of a few hours and resumption of the walk towards the tomb of the marabout SIDI NAJI. Setting up the bivouac for a night under the stars or in a tent.
Day 4: SIDI NAJI – ERG ZAHAR
Crossing a Hamada of tamarisk before arriving at Erg Zahar, a large dune dominating the most beautiful part of the Moroccan desert.
Day 5: ERG ZAHAR – ERG SADRA
A few hours of walking will take us to Erg Smar for lunch and we will resume the camel trek to Erg Sadra.
Day 6: ERG SADRA – CHEGAGA
This day will take us to Chegaga, the largest dunes in the region where we will discover the nomadic way of life. The bivouac is installed at the foot of the dunes, you will enjoy the fullness and delight of dawn and dusk.
Day 7: CHEGAGA – OUM LAALAG
After a short half-day of walking, the caravan takes a little rest before reaching the sacred Oasis OUM LÂALAG to rest and spend the night.
Day 8: OUM LAALAG – KRAYAAT JMAL
Continuation of the walk and discovery of desert plants. Arrival at Oued LAATACHE for lunch. Rest near a well. In the afternoon, we head to Krayaat Jmal, night under the starry sky.
Day 9: KRAYAAT JMAL – BERTAM
Change of scenery, we leave Krayaat Jmal to find a well-deserved rest at the Dunes of Bertam.
Day 10: BERTAM – MHAMID
You quietly leave the dunes of Bertam, the walk continues through the Hamada Du Drâa, a vast stony desert expanse (reg) dotted with volcanic stones. Return at the end of the afternoon to Ouled Driss, rest, and shower. Night in the desert.
Day 11: OULED DRISS (Mhamid) – MARRAKECH
After breakfast. Transfer to Marrakech, you can visit Tamegroute (pottery, old Koranic library…) lunch on the road, and arrive late afternoon in Marrakech. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: MARRAKECH
Depending on departure time. Transfer to the airport.
Number of People: | 1 – 2 | 3 – 4 | 5 – 6 | 7 – 9 | 10+ |
Price per Person: | 1360 € | 1285 € | 995 € | 945 € | 900 € |
A trek in Morocco could include the Atlas mountains, (for example Jebel Toubkal, Jebel M’goun or Jebel Siroua), the Sahara Desert or the famous Moroccan valleys and kasbahs. Depending on your fitness level (and the season!), you can trek, walk or ramble all over Morocco.
Our Treks start from several villages and valleys in the Atlas Mountains, Or from Zagora and Merzouga in The Sahara Desert.
We offer adventure Atlas Mountains and Mountain activities, tours and things to do available daily throughout the travel season with local guides.
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Portage: For walkers a small backpack for the day’s belongings. Mules are available for carrying luggage.
- Supervision: By a Multilanguages speaking Moroccan mountain guide assisted by a cook and muleteers.
- Accommodation: Bivouac in a 2-person tent with mattresses, lodgings during the hike, or at the mountain hut in the winters.
- Meals: typical Moroccan dishes (tagine, couscous, …). Fresh products and complementary preserves, meat bought in the mountains. Picnic or salads at noon, hot and cooked meal in the evening.
- Climate: dry and hot in spring, cold at night in winter. Thunderstorm possible
- Supervision: Berber guide speaking French and English, cook, mule drivers.
List of equipment to bring back: The weight of your luggage must be limited and contain all of your belongings. A flexible travel bag with side openings or a rucksack without frame, do not bring back rigid bags and suitcases.
- The list:
- A sleeping bag (warm for winter)
- A small backpack for the day.
- A pair of light walking shoes that hold the ankle well.
- A spare pair of shoes and a pair of sandals.
- Loose pants for walking
- A sweater or fleece (from October to March) and a lighter one to wear underneath.
- A mountain jacket & waterproof jacket & pant
- A change of clothes.
- A flashlight + spare battery.
- A gourd.
- Sunglasses …