Sahara Trekking & Erg Chegaga Adventure

Depart Marrakech in the morning and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, stopping for breathtaking panoramic views along the way. Continue through Ouarzazate and Zagora, arriving at M’hamid El Ghizlane, the final oasis before the Sahara.

Relax and soak in the peaceful desert atmosphere, witnessing your first unforgettable Sahara sunset.

🍽️ Dinner: Traditional Moroccan cuisine
🛖 Overnight: Comfortable lodge or desert camp in M’hamid

After breakfast, your desert trekking adventure begins around 9:00 AM, walking toward the golden dunes of Sidi Naji.

Enjoy a mid-morning stop for lunch under the shade of a Tamarisk tree, accompanied by refreshing Moroccan tea before and after your meal. Continue walking through soft, rolling dunes for another two hours until reaching your first wild desert camp.

Climb a nearby dune to witness a spectacular desert sunset, then enjoy a traditional dinner around the campfire and stargaze beneath the clear Saharan sky.

🛖 Overnight: Wild camp among the dunes of Sidi Naji

After breakfast, continue trekking deeper into the Sahara for about 4 hours, crossing ever-changing and breathtaking desert landscapes.

Arrive at Erg Zahar, famous for its singing dunes, and set up your wild desert camp. Enjoy lunch and Moroccan tea, followed by a moment to relax and soak in the desert atmosphere.

In the late afternoon, hike for 1.5 hours to the summit of one of the highest dunes, witnessing an extraordinary desert sunset. Return to camp for dinner around the fire, and choose to sleep under the stars or inside your tent.

🛖 Overnight: Wild camp at Erg Zahar

After breakfast, embark on a 4×4 journey to the majestic Erg Chegaga, the largest dune system in southern Morocco.

Traverse remote desert tracks and the lunar landscapes of the Shkaka region, enjoying the absolute silence of the Sahara along the way.

Arrive at the fixed desert camp in Erg Chegaga and relax with lunch. In the evening, climb the giant dunes to witness a magical sunset, followed by dinner and a traditional desert evening around the campfire.

🛖 Overnight: Fixed desert camp in Erg Chegaga

After breakfast, leave the desert behind, crossing the dry Lake Iriki and passing through the Shkaka region.

Arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Ben Haddou, Morocco’s most iconic fortified village. Explore the kasbah with a guided or self-guided tour, discovering its fascinating history, stunning architecture, and famous role as an international film location.

🛖 Overnight: Traditional hotel or riad in Aït Ben Haddou

After breakfast, depart through the beautiful Ounila Valley, one of southern Morocco’s most scenic mountain roads, passing traditional Berber villages and vibrant landscapes.

Cross the High Atlas Mountains with stops for photos and relaxation, before arriving in Marrakech in the evening. Conclude your unforgettable Sahara journey with Mojo Morocco Tour, carrying memories of the desert, dunes, and starry nights.