Agadir to Chigaga trek: 7 days on foot with camels
A long crossing: after the transfer from Agadir, days of walking with a camel caravan, erg after erg, to the great dunes of Chigaga.
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Departure : Agadir
- from €740
- Price
- From €740
- Duration
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Departure
- Agadir
- Stops
- 8 stops
Day by day
Programme
- 1
Day 1 — Agadir to the first camp
The 4×4 leaves Agadir early via Taroudant and Taliouine, enters Iriki National Park and stops at Erg El Mhazil. Welcome tea, dinner by the fire, then a night in a tent or beneath an open sky.
- 2
Day 2 — towards Erg Elhaj Ahmed
You walk in the morning with the camel caravan, then camp is pitched in the middle of the dunes.
- 3
Day 3 — heading for Erg El Ghoule
The walk goes on through the dunes, with Saharan wildlife and plants to spot. The evening is for tales, songs and nomad customs.
- 4
Day 4 — El Grisim oasis
You walk to the oasis to learn what it does, knead sand bread and share the tea ritual. The night is spent under the palms.
- 5
Day 5 — the tamarisk dunes
A day on foot through semi-arid tamarisk country; the tents go up below the dunes.
- 6
Day 6 — arriving at Erg Chigaga
The final stage on foot: you climb the big dune at sunset, then sleep at camp.
The route
Highlights
- Seven days of immersion on the programme
- Guided trek with a camel caravan
- El Grisim oasis
- Tamarisk dunes, then Erg Chigaga
Included
- One night in a riad and five nights at camp
- Full board throughout the trek
- A guided walk with a camel caravan
- 4×4 transfer from Foum Zguid out to the desert
To agree
- Your travel insurance
- Flights to and from Morocco
- Spending money
Advice
- From €740 each, for groups of two or more.
- Pack sturdy, comfortable footwear, sensible clothing, sun cover and a bottle for water; poles are a matter of taste.
- The detailed programme describes six days in the field; the last night and the transfers are reconfirmed before departure.
Images
They travelled with Abdul
“The guide, Abdoul, bilingual and very professional, took care of everything. […] Beautiful sunsets and sunrises, beautiful dunes. I will come back.”
Your questions about this journey
How much is the 7-day trek from Agadir?
The trek starts at €740 per person for groups of 2 or more. It covers full board during the trek, one night in a riad and five nights at camp.
What do I need to walk for several days in the dunes?
Comfortable footwear, clothes suited to the weather, sun cover and a bottle for water; poles if you like them.
Which nights are at camp, and which in a riad?
The package has one night in a riad and five at camp, in a tent or under the open sky. The nights under the El Grisim palms and near the tamarisk dunes are among the stages.
What is not covered by the price?
Travel insurance, international flights and personal expenses. The last night and the transfers are reconfirmed before departure.
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