Trekking from Agadir to the Chegaga Desert
7 days, 6 nights
This 7-day, 6-night trekking trip with daily walking times will take you deep into the dunes, allowing you to discover the secrets of the desert and the nomadic way of life as you traverse the most beautiful sand areas of the Moroccan Sahara.
ITINERARY
Day 1 : Agadir - Foum Zguid - Erg El Mhazil
Depart in the morning from your hotel in Agadir by 4x4. The adventure begins on the first day with a journey through the southern region, offering beautiful landscapes of plains, mountains, cultivated areas, and oases. We will reach Foum Zguid, passing through Taroudant and Taliouine, for approximately 5 to 6 hours of driving.
From Foum Zguid, we enter the Iriki National Park, and the desert atmosphere becomes apparent. We will first cross vast rocky plains, where plateau-shaped mountains provide a magnificent backdrop. We will arrive at Erg El Mhazil camp where you can enjoy some relaxation time, welcome tea, and admire the sunset from the large dune. Dinner will be a delicious tajine cooked over a campfire, followed by a night under the starry sky.
Day 2: Erl El Mhazil - Erg Elhaj Ahmed
After a hearty breakfast, we will embark on a few hours of walking accompanied by a caravan of camels carrying equipment and supplies to Erg Elhaj Ahmed. We will traverse the magnificent sand sea with its wild and pristine dune landscapes. The camel caravan will move at a leisurely pace, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the desert experience.
In the early afternoon, we will set up the camp for the night. You will have time to relax, enjoy the serenity of the desert, and adapt your rhythm to the natural surroundings. You will spend a peaceful night under the celestial vault.
Day 3: Erg Elhaj Ahmed - Erg El Ghoule
Once the camp is packed up, we will begin our daily walk towards Erg El Ghoule. This journey offers the opportunity to observe the desert's fauna and flora, revealing themselves to those who take the time to observe. We will adjust the pace to your walking rhythm and set up a wild camp at our designated location.
The evening will be a time to gather around the campfire, exchange stories about the day's highlights, and learn about nomadic culture accompanied by music.
Day 4: Erg El Ghoule - Oasis El Grisim
On the following day, we will walk to Oasis El Grisim, where you can appreciate the tranquility and coolness of the place. You will discover the importance of oases in the middle of the desert and experience the magical ambiance of this unique location, with a completely different scenery than what you have seen so far. We will share nomadic traditions such as making sandbread or the ritual of tea. You will enjoy a good night's sleep at the camp set up for the night.
Day 5: Oasis El Grisim - Tamaris Dunes
In the morning, we will leave the oasis and gradually approach Erg Chegaga. These expansive sand dunes offer a different vegetation, and the presence of tamarisk trees provides appreciated shady spots for animals, nomads, and hikers to rest.
Day 6: Tamaris Dunes - Erg Chegaga
A final morning of walking awaits you to fully immerse yourself in this wild environment and slowly prepare for the return to the city. Savour the silence, the warm desert wind, the moments of sharing, sitting there in the middle of nowhere, contemplating and breathing, simply being.
We will reach Erg Chegaga, the final destination, in the early afternoon. This dune area is known for having the highest dune in Morocco, reaching a height of 300 meters. It is an extraordinary spectacle where one feels small in the face of the vastness of the dunes. The sunset on the great dune is a moment not to be missed, where time seems to stand still.
You will appreciate how the previous days allowed you to completely disconnect from your usual rhythm of life and reconnect with yourself. You will now have a perfect understanding of camp life and organization, the care given to the camel caravan, and the different daily activities in which you have been able to fully participate.
At the Erg Chegaga camp, you will enjoy a comfortable setting with shower facilities, allowing for a smooth transition before returning to the city.
Enjoy the crackling of the fire in the evening, a hearty traditional meal, and an evening of lively music. This last day is often filled with emotions after everything you have experienced.
Day 7: Erg Chegaga - Agadir
In the morning, we will take the 4x4 track back to Foum Zguid for a lunch break before heading towards Agadir, where we will drop you off at your hotel.
You will return with wonderful memories of breathtaking landscapes, enriching encounters, and desert sand in your suitcases!
EQUIPMENT:
· Comfortable walking shoes · Loose-fitting clothing · Sun protection · Hat or scarf · Water bottle · Walking poles
PRICES:
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€680 per person (minimum of 2 persons)
The price includes accommodation, guide services, full board meals, and 4x4 transportation from Foum Zguid.
The price does not include meals and drinks during the journey to and from the starting point, travel insurance, flight tickets, and personal expenses.