6-Day Trek from El Grisim Oasis to the Chigaga Dunes
A long, slow walk from an oasis to the dunes of Erg Chigaga and El Ghoule: arrival from Agadir or Marrakech, then five nights far from everything.
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Departure : Foum Zguid
- from €640
- Price
- From €640
- Duration
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Departure
- Foum Zguid
- Stops
- 6 stops
Day by day
Programme
- 1
Day 1 — welcome in Foum Zguid
You leave your hotel in Agadir or Marrakech and are met in Foum Zguid. Traditional dinner, then a night in a riad.
- 2
Day 2 — El Grisim oasis
The 4×4 runs through Iriki and across the former lake. At the oasis you try sand bread and tea, then sleep at camp.
- 3
Day 3 — walking to Chigaga
About three hours on foot with the camel caravan lead to the dunes. The evening is spent at camp.
- 4
Day 4 — dunes off the beaten track
Two to three hours of hiking take you to another dune field. There is time to watch for the wildlife and plants of the Sahara.
- 5
Day 5 — on to Erg El Ghoule
The walk continues towards Erg El Ghoule. On the programme: a tea ceremony, sunset and a Berber dinner.
- 6
Day 6 — out of the desert
The 4×4 reaches Foum Zguid at about 11 am, then a transfer takes you back to Agadir or Marrakech.
The route
Highlights
- A night in a riad in Foum Zguid, then camps
- El Grisim oasis
- Walking with a camel caravan
- Erg Chigaga (Chegaga) and Erg El Ghoule
Included
- The nights and meals named in each stage of the programme are covered.
- The 4×4 legs from Foum Zguid and the transfers at the start and end are part of the programme.
To agree
- Any service not spelled out in the programme needs to be confirmed before you book.
Advice
- From €640 per person, for 2 or more participants.
- Bring a sleeping bag, walking shoes, sun cream and a water bottle.
Images
They travelled with Abdul
“Abdul is a fantastic guide: he made me feel the energy of the desert the way he feels it.”
Your questions about this journey
Why does it take six days to reach Erg Chigaga?
Because you walk there. After El Grisim oasis, about three hours on foot with the caravan lead to the Chigaga dunes, then the hike goes on to other secluded dunes and Erg El Ghoule, before the 4×4 ride home.
What does the trek cost and where does it begin?
From €640 per person, for a minimum of 2. It begins in Foum Zguid, where you are met on day one after the journey from your hotel in Agadir or Marrakech; the return transfer is arranged on the last day.
Where do you sleep over the five nights?
The first night is in a riad in Foum Zguid. After that you are at camp: near El Grisim oasis, then among the dunes. Take a sleeping bag, as winter nights can be cold.
How long do you walk each day?
The programme gives about three hours on day three and two to three hours on day four. On day five a walk takes you to Erg El Ghoule. The pace is that of a camel caravan.
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