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Camel Trekking and Sandboarding in Erg Chigaga, 4 Days
Two nights in Erg Chigaga with a half-day camel trek and an afternoon on a sandboard. You go in through the Draa Valley and come out across the dry Lake Iriki.
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About the Tour
Erg Chigaga has fewer camps than Merzouga, and plenty of room to walk and ride without meeting anyone. You get a full day there, with a camel trek of a few hours into the dunes and time on a sandboard on the high slopes.
The way in is through the Draa Valley and M’hamid. The way out is the faster track across Lake Iriki to Foum Zguid.
Highlights
- Two nights at a camp in Erg Chigaga
- A half-day camel trek with a picnic
- Sandboarding on the high dunes
- The palm groves of the Draa Valley
- The crossing of Lake Iriki
Day by Day
How the four days go, from your pickup in Marrakech to the drop-off.
Day 1 · Marrakech to Agdz
Over the High Atlas to Aït Benhaddou, then through Ouarzazate to Agdz in the Draa Valley.
- Overnight: Guesthouse or kasbah hotel in Agdz
Day 2 · Agdz to Erg Chigaga
South through Zagora to M’hamid, then by 4×4 to the dunes and a camel ride at sunset.
- Overnight: Desert camp in Erg Chigaga
Day 3 · Camel trek and sandboarding
A morning camel trek with a picnic, rest in the heat, and sandboarding late in the day.
- Overnight: Desert camp in Erg Chigaga
Day 4 · Erg Chigaga back to Marrakech
Across Lake Iriki to Foum Zguid, then north through Tazenakht and Ouarzazate to Marrakech, about nine hours.
What's Included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver for the four days, with a 4x4 for the desert tracks
- Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
- One night: guesthouse or kasbah hotel in Agdz, dinner and breakfast
- Two nights: desert camp in Erg Chigaga, dinner and breakfast
- Camel trek in the dunes with a camel man
- Sandboards
- Fuel and road costs
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees and local guides at the sites
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Questions About This Tour
What is the desert camp like?
You sleep in a tent at a camp in the dunes, with dinner and breakfast. Camps range from simple to comfortable tents with a private bathroom; tell us the level you want and we suggest camps that fit.
What should I pack?
Light clothes for the day, a warm layer for the desert night, a hat, sun cream and a small bag for the camp. Your main luggage stays in the vehicle.
Can we change the route or the hotels?
Yes. We can add nights, change hotels or swap the order of the stops, since only your group is on the tour. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
Can we bring children?
Yes. Tell us how old they are and we plan the driving, the stops and the pace around them.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we reply with availability and a quote. When online booking is open for this tour, you can also reserve with a deposit by card or PayPal.
Book this tour
Send your dates and group size and we reply with a quote.
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Route and stays adjusted to you
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