Trip (7 or 8 Days) – From Mhamid to Erg Chegaga with Cameltrekking

Overview – Morocco Camel Trekking Desert Tour 7–8 Days

This 7–8 day Morocco camel trekking desert tour begins in the vibrant city of Marrakech, where your journey unfolds into a perfect blend of cultural exploration, scenic landscapes, and authentic desert adventure. From the very beginning, you’ll travel through the majestic High Atlas Mountains, where winding roads and breathtaking views create a sense of discovery and escape.

As the route continues, you’ll pass through the dramatic beauty of the Dades Valley, explore the desert gateway of Zagora, and visit the village of Tamegroute, known for its rich history and traditions. Along the way, a traditional Moroccan couscous lunch in Mhamid offers a true taste of local life and hospitality.

The highlight of this journey is an immersive 3-day camel trekking experience deep into the heart of the Sahara Desert. Step by step, you’ll cross vast landscapes and golden dunes, guided by the rhythm of the desert, until you reach the remote and breathtaking dunes of Erg Chegaga. Here, far from the crowds, you’ll experience the true essence of the Sahara.

Each evening, you’ll stay in a traditional desert camp, where nights unfold under a sky filled with stars. The silence, the vastness, and the connection to nature create a powerful sense of tranquility and transformation.

Meanwhile, the journey itself becomes a story of contrast—from lively Marrakech to the peaceful desert, from mountain passes to endless dunes. Ultimately, this Morocco desert adventure combines camel trekking, culture, and deep Sahara immersion, offering an unforgettable experience filled with authenticity, beauty, and lasting memories.

*For an even more personalized and enriching experience, you can effortlessly add extra days at any time — whether along the coast, exploring vibrant cities, deep in the desert, or enjoying unforgettable camel trekking adventures. Shape your journey exactly the way it feels right for you.

Tour Code:

TREK78ERGCHEGAGA

Duration:7 or 8 days + 6 or 7 nights
Destination:Marrakech – Tizi n’Tichka – Boumalne Dades – Nkob – Draa Valley – Tamagroute – Zagora – M’hamid – Erg Chegaga – Iriqui Lake – Foum Zguid – Tazenakht – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
Category:Desert Tour + Camel Trekking
Included:
  • An experienced local guide/driver
  • Private air-conditioned 4×4 car (4 persons) or minibus (8 persons)
  • Pick up from your hotel/riad/airport
  • Drop off in your hotel/riad/airport
  • All meals (breakfast & dinner) on tour & desert
  • Drinks (water & tradtional Moroccan tea) on tour & desert
  • Lunch in the desert
  • Camp in the desert (shared bathroom/toilets or luxury)
  • Walking & riding with the Camel in the desert (2-4h)
  • Local traditional music around fireplace by night
  • Nomadic sandbread baking
  • Your desert scarf
Prices (per person):from 13’795.- MAD
(→ Depending on selected choices & options for your journey / minimum 2 persons)
Choices:
  • ? Without or with lunch (yes or no)
  • ? Nights in desert sauvage or camps (with shared bathroom/toilets or luxury)
  • ? Moroccan riad (budget or standard) or luxury riad (luxury or VIP)
Options (possible to add):
  • ! Sandboarding
  • ! Pottery Workshop
  • ! Sandbread Baking
  • ! Nomadic Family
  • ! Palm Groves Draa Valley
  • ! Oasis Secret
  • ! Hike Boumalne Dades
  • ! Couscous with a Moroccan Family
  • ! Cooperative Berber Carpet
  • ! Kasbah Tissergate
  • ! Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
  • ! Cooperative Argan Oil
Excluded:
  • Tips for locals/guide/driver
  • Local licensed (city) guide with entrances/fees
  • Extras (personal dispenses)
  • Individual personal wishes (Please note by booking!)

Tour Plan

This 7 or 8-day trip offers an authentic experience of the Moroccan desert, blending camel trekking with cultural exploration and traditional hospitality. The highlight of the journey is the serene nights spent under the stars in the dunes of Erg Chegaga.

01

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

DAY 1: Across the High Atlas to Dades (Marrakesh – Tizi n'Tichka – Boumalne Dades)

You will begin your journey early in Marrakesh, crossing the High Atlas mountains via the scenic Tizi n'Tichka pass. Arrive in the beautiful Dades Valley for an overnight stay. The day offers stunning views of mountain landscapes, traditional Berber villages, and ancient kasbahs.

    *OPTIONS: hike Boumalne Dades (enjoy a scenic hike in the Boumalne Dades area, discovering the rugged beauty of the Dades Valley and its rock formations)
02

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

DAY 2: Discover Zagora and the Draa Valley (Boumalne Dades – Nkob - Draa Valley – Zagora)

After breakfast, continue your trip through the Draa Valley, stopping to explore Zagora, a town known for its historical significance and proximity to the Sahara. Visit local landmarks and prepare for your desert adventure. Overnight stay in Zagora.

    *OPTIONS (possible to add): palm groves (explore lush oases filled with towering date palms and traditional irrigation systems)
03

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

DAY 3: Mhamid Gateway with Couscous Lunch (Zagora – Mhamid)

On this day, you’ll travel to Mhamid, the gateway to the Sahara desert. Enjoy a traditional couscous lunch with a local family before beginning your camel trek into the desert. After the meal, you will embark on your camel trekking adventure.

    *OPTIONS (possible to add): couscous with a Moroccan family (share a traditional couscous meal with a local family and learn about them during lunch about the life in the desert) + sandboarding (enjoy sliding down soft dunes) + oasis (walk among palms and spring channels)
04

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

DAY 4: Into the Desert – First Camel Trekking Experience (Mhamid – Sahara)

Begin your first full day in the Sahara with a camel trek across the golden dunes. Travel deeper into the desert landscapes, enjoying the silence and vast open space. Stop along the way for tea and rest before arriving at your desert camp. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner and music under the stars.

    *OPTIONS (possible to add): sandbread baking (learn how to bake traditional bread in the sand, a unique desert experience) + cameltrekking (2-4h walking or riding in the desert)
05

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

DAY 5: Deep Sahara Exploration (Sahara)

Continue your journey further into the Sahara towards the impressive dunes of Erg Chegaga. This day offers a deeper immersion into desert life, with extended camel trekking and breathtaking panoramic views. Discover remote areas of the desert and enjoy another peaceful night in a desert camp.

    *OPTIONS (possible to add): nomadic family (visit a nomadic family to experience their traditional lifestyle and hospitality in the heart of the desert) + oasis Secret (visit a desert oasis and experience the lush greenery amidst the arid surroundings) + cameltrekking (2-4h walking or riding in the desert)
06

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

DAY 6: Arrival in Erg Chegaga & Desert Relaxation (Sahara – Erg Chegaga)

Continue your journey through the Sahara and arrive at the impressive dunes of Erg Chegaga. Upon arrival, take time to relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the desert. In the evening, witness a breathtaking sunset over the towering dunes before settling into your desert camp for the night.

    *OPTIONS (possible to add): cameltrekking (2-4h walking or riding in the desert) + camel ride (explore the desert landscapes on the back of a camel for a ride)
07

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

DAY 7: From Erg Chegaga to Ouarzazate (Erg Chegaga – Iriqui Lake - Foum Zguid – Tazenakht – Ouarzazate)

After completing your camel trek, you’ll travel from Erg Chegaga to Foum Zguid as finally to Ouarzazate, passing through scenic desert landscapes as also the Iriqui Lake. Relax and enjoy an overnight stay in Ouarzazate, where you can visit local attractions and unwind.

    *OPTIONS (possible to add): cooperative Berber carpet (learn the art of traditional Berber carpet weaving and the techniques passed down through generations)
08

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

DAY 8: Scenic Return to Marrakesh (Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakesh)

Your adventure concludes as you return to Marrakesh. Reflect on your incredible journey through the Sahara as you travel back through the High Atlas mountains.

    *OPTIONS (possible to add): Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (explore the iconic kasbah and UNESCO World Heritage site)

*From a simple driver service to a fully customized desert tour – we offer authentic, individual, and private desert experiences across Morocco. Whether you’re dreaming of a scenic desert tour through the mountains or along the coast, peaceful camel trekking in the serenity of the Sahara, or thrilling offroad adventures between the dunes — your desert experience is our passion. Contact us now and enjoy an exclusive 5% discount by booking directly with us!

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