
Erg Chigaga trekking tour from M'hamid
Morocco desert hike
Erg Chigaga trekking tour
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The Erg Chigaga trekking tour is a camel trek in the Moroccan desert. Accompanied by local Nomads, you will discover great landscapes in the Sahara and the nomadic lifestyle. The camel caravan brings authenticity and charm to this trip in the Moroccan desert.
The Erg Chigaga desert hike can be of longer or shorter duration, starting from the village of M’hamid El Ghizlane. It is therefore Erg Chigaga desert tour from M’hamid (the last village before the Sahara).
For this Morocco camel trek which will make you discover the great dunes of Erg Chigaga, discover our formulas.
Erg Chigaga camel trekking 6 days
If you want to hike in the Sahara from M’hamid to the Erg Chigaga great dunes, it takes 6 days of hiking. The distance between M’hamid and the dunes of Erg Chigaga is such that the trek in the Moroccan desert lasts 6 days. It is a good formula for trekking in the Sahara. The landscapes are varied (desert plateaus, dunes) and the highlight are the big Erg Chigaga dunes.
You will have the opportunity to spend nights in the Moroccan desert, in a wild camping. Your guides will prepare delicious fire-cooked meals for you. You will spend pleasant moments watching the sunset, or the starry sky.
Erg Chigaga trekking tour from M’hamid 4 days
For those who would like a trek in the Sahara, we have prepared a special formula allowing them to visit the dunes of Erg Chigaga !
This is a desert trip from M’hamid including hike and 4×4 tour in the Morocco desert.
The departure is done from M’hamid for this trekking in the Morocco desert. You start the Morocco desert hike with local guides and the caravan of camels. Direction the great dunes of Erg Chigaga! After a 3-day camel trek (2 nights in a wild camping in the Sahara), you will arrive at Erg Chigaga.
You will spend the 3rd night of your Morocco desert hike in a traditional nomadic camp at Erg Chigaga. The next day of this Sahara tour from M’hamid, a driver will pick you up by 4×4 for the return to the village of M’hamid.
Erg Chigaga desert trek and 4×4 tour – 4 days
Another Erg Chegaga hiking formula is this one:
- Your Sahara excursion starts from M’hamid. You go by 4×4 safari tour to Erg Chigaga great dunes. There, you enjoy camel ride for the sunset, dinner and night in a Morocco Sahara nomadic camp in the desert.
- On the next day, you leave with the caravan of camels and nomads for a 3-day desert trek from Erg Chigaga. You will enjoy 2 nights under the stars in a wild nomadic camp before ending this trip in M’hamid.
Also discover our other hiking programs in the Morocco desert.
Trek Erg Chigaga: is this camel trekking tour accessible to everyone?
Hiking enthusiasts but also beginners are welcome! The walking time is adapted to the ability of the participants.
Children may also trek in the Sahara.
If you need a transfer to M'hamid El Ghizlane we can organize it.
You are sure to have a pleasant trip and not to worry about anything!
Take advantage of the trek in the Morocco desert to relax, meditate, do a digital detox!
Getting back to basics, finding yourself, that's also the magic of the desert.
Which airport to choose for this Morocco desert excursion?
The nearest airports to get to M'hamid and Erg Chigaga are located in Ouarzazate and Zagora.
Wild caming in the Sahara
The wild camping is a camp set up at the foot of the dunes.
You will enjoy an evening around a campfire. The Moroco desert trek is an adventure trip!
What is the best time for a camel trek to Erg Chigaga?
The hike to the Erg Chigaga dunes from M'hamid can be planned between May and September.
How long to come to M'hamid from Marrakech?
You need a plan a day travel from Marrakech to come to the desert (bus, rental car, transfer).
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