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Camel Trekking Tour in Morocco's Erg Chigaga, 4 Days from Marrakech
Our 4-day Morocco camel trekking tour from Marrakech gives you two nights at a camp in Erg Chigaga, a half-day camel trek and an afternoon on a sandboard. You go in through the Draa Valley and M’hamid and come out across the dry Lake Iriki.
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Morocco camel trekking tour at a glance
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Marrakech · Aït Benhaddou · Agdz · Zagora · M'hamid · Erg Chigaga · Lake Iriki · Foum Zguid · Marrakech
- Private tour
- Riad or hotel pickup
- Best time: October to April
A camel trek in Erg Chigaga
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
Read more: Erg Chigaga and Iriqui National Park (Lake Iriki).
Day-by-day itinerary
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 is included and not 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
Pickup, best time to go and what to bring
Pickup points
We pick you up at your riad or hotel in Marrakech at the time you choose. If your riad is in a lane cars cannot enter, the driver waits at the nearest square or gate and someone from the riad walks you there.
Best time to go
October to April is the most comfortable time. Days are warm and nights cool, and in December and January the desert can drop close to freezing at night. From June to August the afternoons are very hot, so we start early and rest in the middle of the day.
What to bring
Layers, with a warm jacket for the desert night from November to March; a hat, sunglasses and sun cream; a scarf against wind and sand; shoes you can walk in on sand; a head torch; a small bag for the camp night, since your main luggage stays in the vehicle; cash in dirhams for drinks and tips; a power bank.
Good to know
Carry cash in dirhams: camps and small villages rarely take cards, and the last cash machines are in towns such as Ouarzazate, Zagora and Erfoud. Phone signal is often weak in the dunes. Camps have toilets and showers, shared at standard camps and private at luxury ones. Keep cameras and phones in a bag when the wind lifts the sand, and ask before you photograph people in the villages. Your main luggage stays locked in the vehicle overnight.
Price, deposit and cancellation
Prices are per person and depend on the size of your group. You book with a 20% deposit by card or PayPal and pay the balance on the first day of the tour.
If you cancel 30 days or more before the start, we refund the deposit in full; after that the deposit is kept. You can change the date once for free if you ask 14 days or more before. The details are in our Cancellation Policy.
Questions about the Morocco camel trekking tour
How long is the camel trek in Erg Chigaga?
About half a day, on the second day. If you want several days on foot with camels, see our 9-day Sahara camel trek from M’hamid.
Is camel riding comfortable?
For an hour or two, yes. Over half a day it can tire the legs and back, so many people walk part of the way beside the camels. Long trousers help.
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.
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.
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- 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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