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Duration5 days / 4 nights
Tour typePrivate tour
GroupPrivate – your group only (1–8 travellers)
DifficultyModerate
LanguagesEnglish & French
TicketMobile confirmation
About this tour
Most visitors see Erg Chebbi from the back of a camel for an hour at sunset. On this trek you cross it on foot. After a scenic drive through the Rose Valley, the Todra Gorge and the palm groves of Tinghir, you meet the team at Merzouga and walk straight into the dunes.
A full day traversing the sand brings you to camp near Bouighed; then on to Hassi Mardani, an old village at the foot of the dunes, and across the dark Hamada du Guir to the isolated Erg Znaigui and the oasis village of Begaa. Expect around 5 hours of walking a day. The return to Ouarzazate follows the Draa Valley.
Highlights
- Cross Erg Chebbi on foot with dromedaries
- Rose Valley, Todra Gorge and Tinghir palm groves
- Sunrise over the highest dunes in Morocco
- The old desert village of Hassi Mardani
- Hamada du Guir and the remote Erg Znaigui
- Oasis village of Begaa
What's included
- Private road transfers Ouarzazate – trailhead – Ouarzazate
- Licensed desert guide
- Camel team with dromedaries to carry all luggage
- Trek cook – all meals during the trek, plus lunch on the first and last day
- Two-person sleeping tents, mess tent and foam mattresses
- Bottled / filtered drinking water on the trek
- International flights
- Hotel nights and meals in Marrakech or Ouarzazate
- Drinks on the road and personal expenses
- Travel insurance with repatriation cover
- Tips for the guide, cook and camel handlers
Itinerary
Day 1Ouarzazate – Rose Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga
Drive through the Rose Valley, the Todra Gorge and Tinghir to Merzouga. Meet the team, walk into Erg Chebbi for sunset and a traditional dinner in camp.
Day 2Across Erg Chebbi – Bouighed
A full day crossing the dunes on foot with the caravan. Camp near Bouighed with a campfire and nomad music.
Day 3Bouighed – Hassi Mardani
Sunrise over the dunes, then walk along the great sand ridges to camp at Hassi Mardani, an old village at the foot of the erg.
Day 4Hassi Mardani – Hamada du Guir – Erg Znaigui – Begaa
Cross the stony Hamada du Guir to the isolated Erg Znaigui and visit the oasis village of Begaa. Final desert camp.
Day 5Erg Znaigui – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate
Drive back to Ouarzazate through the palm groves and ksour of the Draa Valley, arriving in the late afternoon.
Meeting & pickup
Pickup
Pickup from your Ouarzazate hotel early on day 1
End point
Back at your Ouarzazate hotel in the late afternoon of the last day
Price per person by group size
Private tours get cheaper per person as your group grows. Prices include everything listed under "What's included".
1 traveller€915
2 travellers€590
3 travellers€530
4 travellers€480
5 travellers€460
6 travellers€445
7–8 travellers€430
Frequently asked questions
Is Erg Chebbi hard to walk across?
Walking on soft sand is slower than on a path, so days are paced at around 5 hours with plenty of breaks. Moderate fitness is enough.
When is the best time for this trek?
October to the end of March. The Merzouga area warms up earlier in spring than the Draa, so we do not run it from April.
Where do we sleep?
In two-person tents pitched by the camel team in the dunes or beside a palm grove, with foam mattresses provided. On clear, mild nights you can drag your mattress out and sleep under the stars.
What should I pack?
A warm sleeping bag, a soft duffel of up to 12 kg (the camels carry it), a small daypack, ankle-high walking boots, sandals for camp, a warm fleece for the evenings, a 1.5–2 L water bottle, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a headtorch and your personal medication.
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
- Warm layer for desert nights (it gets cold after sunset)
- Sunglasses, sun hat and sunscreen
- Scarf to protect from sand and sun
- Small overnight bag for the camp night
- Cash in dirhams for lunches and tips
Additional info
- Confirmation is sent by email or WhatsApp after we check availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Child seats available free of charge on request
- Most travellers can take part – camel rides can be replaced by a 4×4 transfer
- Vegetarian meals available on request
- Long driving days with regular photo and rest stops
Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure.
- Cancellations made less than 7 days before departure: the deposit is kept as credit valid for 12 months.
- Date changes are free when requested at least 72 hours in advance, subject to availability.
- If weather or safety conditions make the tour impossible, we offer a new date or a full refund.
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