From 409 € per person

         Trekking accompanied 7 days

         Level:  easy

We will thus reach the splendid Erg Chegaga "the sea of sand" facing the smallar-atlas, then we will go up through the Draa valley to the oasis of M'hamid. This "committed" journey requires a good sense of adaptation and significant logistics, but the dream will be discovered by Erg Chagaga ...

Detailed Program for the Chegaga Desert Trek

Day 1: M'Hamid — Erg Sidi Naji — Moroccan Desert

After a traditional breakfast, the camel trek (méharée) begins through the ancient kasbahs of the M'Hamid palm grove. The Moroccan desert hike continues with a lunch break in the shade of tamarisk trees, allowing for a moment of rest. In the early afternoon, the trek resumes toward Erg Sidi Naji, famous for the tomb of an ancient marabout, a pilgrimage site for desert nomads. The day ends around a traditional campfire bivouac with sandy bread and nomadic entertainment. This first stage immerses you in the authentic Sahara.
Keywords: Moroccan desert hike, Chegaga desert trek, desert bivouac Morocco, Sahara trip.

Day 2: Sidi Naji — Erg Zahar

The trek crosses the Bousnina reg, a desert landscape that changes every two hours, offering unique variety. Lunch is taken in a picturesque spot before heading to the large dunes of Erg Zahar. Here, you can admire a spectacular sunset with a view toward the Algerian border and an exceptional panorama. Overnight in a tent bivouac amidst the dunes.
Keywords: Chegaga desert hike, Sahara bivouac, Morocco dune excursion, Moroccan desert trek.

Day 3: Erg Zahar — Erg Essmar

The trek continues towards the Draa Valley. After lunch near a refreshing well, enjoy a deserved siesta before heading to Erg Essmar, where you will camp overnight. This Moroccan desert trek reveals the diversity of Saharan landscapes between dunes and oasis.
Keywords: Moroccan desert hike, Sahara dune trek, desert bivouac Morocco, Draa Valley.

Day 4: Erg Essmar — Erg Chegaga

Crossing the Erg Sedra reg, you head toward the majestic dunes of Chegaga. The evening is dedicated to admiring the sunset over this vast sea of sand, a magical moment unique to the Moroccan desert. Overnight in a traditional bivouac at Erg Chegaga, deep in the Sahara.
Keywords: Chegaga desert hike, Erg Chegaga bivouac, Sahara Morocco trek, desert sunset.

Day 5: Erg Chegaga — Oued Laatach

Spend the morning enjoying the breathtaking panorama of the large dunes and the sea of sand. You can hike up to the Great Abidlia dune, an iconic dune of Erg Chegaga. After lunch, start looping back toward M'Hamid by heading to Oued Laatach to spend the night in bivouac.
Keywords: Chegaga dunes hike, Moroccan desert trek, Sahara bivouac, Erg Chegaga sand sea.

Day 6: Oued Laatach — Erg Ait Ounir

The trek resumes crossing the small dried lake of Petit Iriqui, with lunch among the dunes of Bougarne. The stage ends at Erg Ait Ounir, a lone dune nestled in a tamarisk forest, where you camp overnight. A final immersion in the wild beauty of the Moroccan desert.
Keywords: Moroccan desert hike, Erg Ait Ounir trek, Moroccan desert bivouac, Sahara trip.

Day 7: Erg Ait Ounir — M'Hamid

For the last day, the trek crosses the Draa Hamada, a vast rocky plateau, before returning to the valley and reaching M'Hamid in the evening. You may finish the trek with a night in bivouac within the palm grove, a peaceful setting to conclude this Saharan adventure.
Keywords: M'Hamid desert hike, Moroccan desert trek, palm grove bivouac, Sahara Morocco return.

Why choose this Chegaga Desert hiking trek?

• An authentic Moroccan desert hiking experience with total immersion in nomadic culture.

• Traditional bivouacs to live the magic of starry nights in the Sahara.

• A complete discovery of the varied landscapes of southern Morocco: dunes, regs, oases, and palm groves.

• Supervision by passionate and experienced local guides.

• A trek respectful of the environment and local communities.

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