A 3-day desert excursion from M'Hamid El Ghizlane to the Erg Chegaga dunes: camel trekking, bivouac nights and authentic nomadic hospitality.
- Day 1 — M'Hamid to Erg Chegaga: Depart M'Hamid by 4x4 through oases and rocky plateaus, arrive at Erg Chegaga, camp setup and lunch; evening camel trek to watch sunset; dinner and overnight in a traditional Berber bivouac.
- Day 2 — Desert activities: Sunrise viewing, breakfast at camp; daytime desert activities (sandboarding, dune hiking, or nearby oasis visits); campfire dinner with traditional music; overnight under stars or in tent.
- Day 3 — Return to M'Hamid: Breakfast, 4x4 return with stops at points of interest, arrival back in M'Hamid.
Overview
Departing from M’Hamid, the last village accessible by road before the vast desert, this excursion combines a 4×4 crossing with a camel trek to the Erg Chegaga dunes for two nights of bivouac camping, sandboarding and sunrise/sunset viewing.
Highlights
- Camel trek at sunset
- Traditional Berber bivouac
- Sandboarding and dune hiking
- Sunrise and sunset viewing
- Campfire dinner with traditional music
