10 days / 9 nights · from Foum Zguid
Grand Sahara Trek Across Erg Chegaga: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Ten days on foot from Lake Iriki to M'Hamid, camels carrying the camp.
from $800 / person
The journey
Day by day
Route: Foum Zguid > Lake Iriki > rocky plateau > Erg Chegaga > nomadic country > oases > M'Hamid El Ghizlane (on foot, 15-20km/day, camel/4x4 support)
Day 1
Foum Zguid to Lake Iriki
Trek across the dry bed of Lake Iriki; picnic lunch, first campsite, traditional dinner under the stars.
Day 2
Lake Iriki to the rocky plateau
Cross rocky plains and plateaus, discover ancient fossil fields.
Day 3
Towards the first dunes
Sandy plains transition into the first golden dunes of Erg Chegaga.
Day 4
Entering Erg Chegaga
Towering dunes, hidden valleys; time to climb the highest dunes and camp deep within the dune sea.
Day 5
Crossing the great dunes
Trek through the heart of Erg Chegaga; campfire evening under a star-filled sky.
Day 6
Remote desert wilderness
Follow ancient caravan routes through isolated, untouched desert scenery.
Day 7
Nomadic country
Possible encounters with local nomadic families depending on the season.
Day 8
Desert oases
Acacia trees, desert vegetation and small oases appear as the highest dunes are left behind.
Day 9
Towards M'Hamid
Ancient desert trails lead toward M'Hamid; farewell campfire evening near a peaceful oasis.
Day 10
Arrival in M'Hamid El Ghizlane
Final stretch into M'Hamid; celebratory mint tea marking the end of the expedition.
What’s included
Included
- Camel and 4x4 support carrying luggage, camping gear, food and water
- All meals during the trek
- Camping equipment (tents) and English-speaking trekking guide
- Transfer at start and end (Foum Zguid / M'Hamid)
Not included
- Flights to/from Morocco
- Personal trekking gear (backpack, sleeping bag, hiking boots)
- Travel/trek insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Demanding. 15-20km of walking per day in desert terrain.
- Group size
- Private trek, minimum 2 travelers
- Guide languages
- English, French, Arabic, Tamazight
- Meeting point
- Foum Zguid village, morning of day 1
- What to bring
- Broken-in hiking boots · Sleeping bag (season-rated) · Backpack for water and layers · Headlamp · Sun protection
Questions about this tour
How fit do I need to be for the 10-day trek?
You should be comfortable walking 15 to 20km a day for several days in a row. The pace is steady with long breaks, and camels carry all camp gear: you walk with a light daypack.
Where do we sleep during the trek?
In a mobile camp that moves with you: tents pitched fresh at each stop by the support team, all meals cooked at camp.
10 days or 7 days?
The 10-day trek is the full crossing from Lake Iriki with two extra days in the deep dunes and nomadic country. The 7-day version starts closer to the dunes and is the right choice if you have a week.
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