PrivatePrivate 4-Day Erg Chigaga Desert Expedition from Marrakech
From€285per person
View tour →6-Day Desert Trek from Faija to M’Hamid – Dunes & Nomads
Duration6 days / 5 nights
Tour typePrivate tour
GroupPrivate – your group only (1–8 travellers)
DifficultyModerate
LanguagesEnglish & French
TicketMobile confirmation
About this tour
This point-to-point trek suits active families and keen walkers. It begins on the Faija plateau, climbs over the Djebel Bani by the Foum Laachar pass and descends the Lamhasser gorges, where nomad families graze goats and dromedaries.
The middle days cross a stony plateau to the Laatach and Bougarne dunes, ride a stretch by dromedary to the Kriat Jmel dunes and refill at the well of Oued Naam. The last walking day crosses black volcanic hamada to the dunes and palm grove of Ras Nkhal near M'Hamid. Around 5 hours of walking a day.
Highlights
- Cross the Djebel Bani by the Foum Laachar pass
- Lunch at the Diabi oasis
- Meet nomad families in the Lamhasser gorges
- Sunset at the great Bougarne dunes
- Volcanic hamada and the Ras Nkhal palm grove
- Option to sleep under the stars
What's included
- Private road transfers Marrakech – trailhead – Marrakech
- 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 1Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Faija
Over the Tichka pass to Ouarzazate for lunch, then into the Draa oasis to meet the camel team (about 7 hours). Camp on the Faija plateau.
Day 2Faija – Foum Laachar – Oued Lamhasser
Climb the Foum Laachar pass across the Bani, lunch at the Diabi oasis and descend the dry Lamhasser gorges among nomad camps. About 5 hours.
Day 3Oued Lamhasser – Bougarne dunes
Cross a stony plateau to the small Laatach dunes for lunch, then an hour to the large Bougarne dunes for sunset. About 5 hours.
Day 4Bougarne – Kriat Jmel – Oued Naam
Cross the sand by dromedary, then a plateau to the Kriat Jmel dunes for lunch and on to the Oued Naam dunes, with a well nearby. About 5.5 hours.
Day 5Oued Naam – Ras Nkhal
Walk through dunes and volcanic hamada to the dunes and palm grove of Ras Nkhal for the final camp. About 5 hours.
Day 6Ras Nkhal – Marrakech
Drive back through the Draa Valley, Ouarzazate and the Tichka pass (about 450 km), arriving in the late afternoon.
Meeting & pickup
Pickup
Pickup from your Marrakech hotel or riad at around 08:00 on day 1
End point
Back at your Marrakech accommodation in the late afternoon or early evening 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€1,070
2 travellers€690
3 travellers€640
4 travellers€580
5 travellers€555
6 travellers€540
7–8 travellers€520
Frequently asked questions
Is this trek suitable for families?
Yes, for active families with children used to walking. Stages are around 5 hours with long breaks, and a camel can carry younger walkers for a while.
Do I have to ride the camels?
No – this is a walking trek and the dromedaries carry the luggage and kitchen. If anyone gets tired, a camel can usually be saddled for a stretch.
When can I do this trek?
The desert walking season runs from October to April, when days are warm and pleasant and nights are cool. From May to September it is too hot to walk safely in the dunes.
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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