Comfort
3–4-star hotels and traditional riads
Price on request
Comfortable, locally selected stays with the agreed private driver, included visits and daily breakfast.
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Six days · Ouarzazate round trip
Deep Sahara: Erg Chigaga Camel Trek
A six-day private journey into the Draa Valley and the remote Sahara, with two nights in supported mobile desert camps and an authentic walking-and-camel trekking expedition.
6 days · Private supported camel trekking · Tailor-made
Ouarzazate → Agdz → Draa Valley → M’Hamid → supported Sahara camel trek toward the Erg Chigaga region → M’Hamid → Ouarzazate
Price on request
- Duration
- 6 days
- Travel style
- Private supported camel trekking · Tailor-made
- Focus
- Draa Valley, M’Hamid and two mobile desert-camp nights toward Erg Chigaga
- Ideal for
- Fit and prepared couples, families with suitable participants, and small private parties who want a real supported Sahara walking expedition rather than a short camel ride beside a fixed camp.
Your travel standard
Private journey. Three ways to stay.
These are indicative accommodation and service levels for your private Morocco journey. No shared group departures, fixed departure dates or online checkout.
Indicative rates will be published once confirmed.
Boutique
4-star boutique riads and hotels
Price on request
Characterful properties with thoughtful service and upgrades where available along the route.
Luxury
Premium riads, hotels and desert stays
On request
A private proposal based on preferred hotels, travel dates and available premium accommodation.
Once approved, Comfort and Boutique prices will be shown in EUR per person per day, normally based on two guests sharing. Prices supplied by Morocco Travelogue already include its profit margin. Your private proposal reflects travel dates, party size, room arrangements and inclusions.
Request your private journeyThe route
Where this journey takes you
Ouarzazate
Agreed pickup and final drop-off
Agdz
1 night
M’Hamid El Ghizlane
1 night
Trek preparation
Sahara trekking route toward Erg Chigaga
2 nights
Two supported mobile camp nights; exact camp sites vary
M’Hamid El Ghizlane
1 night
Return from expedition
Ouarzazate
The route is a starting point. Exact stops, overnight stays and onward arrangements are agreed in your proposal.
Why this journey
A supported journey on foot into the open Sahara
This route starts in Ouarzazate and follows the Draa Valley south to M’Hamid, the gateway to remote desert routes. From here, an experienced local trekking team leads a supported expedition on foot, accompanied by camels carrying camp supplies and equipment. The expedition includes two nights at movable desert camp sites, not a two-night stay in a permanent luxury camp.
The precise stages, distances, dune sections and mobile camp locations are selected by the local desert team according to the season, weather, traveler ability and practical access. Reaching the main Erg Chigaga dunes on foot is not guaranteed on a fixed two-day walking schedule; suitable support-vehicle transfers may be used by prior arrangement. The priority is an authentic, responsibly operated trek rather than an unrealistic distance promise.
Signature moments
What gives this journey its character
The Draa Valley
Travel past palm groves and earthen settlements between Agdz and the final desert gateway of M’Hamid.
Genuine caravan-style trekking
Walk with local guides while a camel caravan supports the expedition with camp equipment and supplies.
Two nights under canvas
Sleep in locally organized mobile camps on the open Sahara trekking route, subject to weather and seasonal arrangements.
A private desert team
Enjoy a journey led by a dedicated local guide and camp crew, with an itinerary tailored to the group's ability and interests.
Day by day
Time to see. Time to be here.
A suggested rhythm to shape together. Where days are grouped, the detailed daily arrangements are developed in your proposal.
Day 1Ouarzazate to the Draa ValleyOuarzazate → Agdz
Meet your private driver in Ouarzazate and head south toward Agdz. Discover the valley gateway, its palm-grove landscapes and surrounding traditional architecture with suitable stops along the way. Check into a locally selected guesthouse or hotel for the first night. This opening day can be adapted to your actual flight or arrival time.
- Your stay
- Agdz
Day 2The Draa oasis road to M’HamidAgdz → Zagora region → M’Hamid El Ghizlane
Follow the Draa Valley past palms, villages and the oasis corridor toward M’Hamid. Take time for scenic stops and a lunch break; an optional respectful community visit can be arranged without compulsory shopping. Meet your trekking team, discuss the following days' walking pace, hydration, equipment and local conditions, and overnight in a confirmed village guesthouse or desert-edge lodge.
- Your stay
- M’Hamid
Day 3First stage of the supported Sahara trekM’Hamid → desert trekking route
Begin the expedition with a qualified local desert guide and camel caravan transporting shared camp supplies. Walk across a mix of compact tracks, sand and stony terrain, taking breaks for shade, water and meals. The exact stage is matched to the group and weather, with any vehicle assistance agreed in advance. The crew pitches a mobile camp in an appropriate sheltered location and prepares dinner. Overnight in simple expedition tents under the desert sky.
- Your stay
- Mobile desert camp — night 1
Day 4Caravan trekking toward the Erg Chigaga regionRemote Sahara walking stage
Continue with the support crew through changing desert scenery. Depending on conditions, the trek can focus on dune landscapes, open plains or another practicable route toward the broader Erg Chigaga region. Reaching the main Erg Chigaga dune field is dependent on the selected route and logistics, not an unconditional promise. Stop for a camp lunch and establish the second mobile overnight in a suitable location, with meals prepared by the crew.
- Your stay
- Mobile desert camp — night 2
Day 5Final trek and return to M’HamidDesert route → M’Hamid
After breakfast, complete a final supported walking stage before returning to M’Hamid by an agreed combination of trekking and locally operated support-vehicle transfer. The transfer plan is designed to avoid requiring an unrealistic long-distance walk back in a single day. Return to your guesthouse or lodge, where washing facilities and a more comfortable bed provide a welcome end to the expedition.
- Your stay
- M’Hamid
Day 6Draa Valley return to OuarzazateM’Hamid → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate
Drive north through the oasis landscapes toward Ouarzazate, with refreshment and scenic stops as time allows. Your private driver drops you at the agreed city, hotel or airport location. The drive is substantial, so early flights should be discussed before booking; an additional Ouarzazate overnight can be arranged separately.
Your stay
Comfort is part of the conversation.
Accommodation, room preferences and comfort level are reviewed alongside your route. Your proposal sets out the specific properties and arrangements before anything is agreed.
Comfort · 3–4 star
Simple, comfortable regional accommodation for one night in Agdz and two in M’Hamid, plus two nights of authentic supported mobile desert camping. Mobile camp facilities are basic.
Boutique · 4 star
Characterful boutique stays in Agdz and M’Hamid where available, with the same two authentic mobile camp nights; upgraded camp equipment is possible only when confirmed.
Luxury · On request
Premium accommodation before and after the trek, subject to availability. The two mobile desert nights remain an expedition experience and cannot be represented as five-star hotel accommodation.
Clear expectations
What your proposal covers
The agreed proposal is the reference for your final services and price.
Included in the proposal
- Private road transport with a professional driver from Ouarzazate to Agdz, M’Hamid and back to Ouarzazate
- Five nights of accommodation: one Agdz, two M’Hamid and two supported mobile desert camps
- Local desert trekking guide and camel-supported camp crew for the expedition stages
- Camels for transporting shared expedition supplies and camping equipment
- Camp tents and shared expedition equipment as detailed in the final proposal
- Breakfast at the lodgings and meals during the supported desert trekking section
- A prearranged local support-vehicle plan for the remote trekking sections and return, as confirmed for your route
Not included
- Flights, visas when required and travel insurance covering desert trekking
- Meals outside the supported trekking section unless specifically confirmed in your proposal
- Personal trekking clothing, boots, sleeping equipment or other items not provided in the written packing list
- A guaranteed personal riding camel, additional camel riding or specialist activities not expressly agreed
- Private luxury bathrooms or permanent hotel-standard facilities in the mobile desert camps
- Tips, personal purchases and services beyond the confirmed route
Make it personal
Make this journey yours.
Start with this idea. We’ll discuss dates, pacing, comfort and interests before agreeing your proposal.
- A camel intended for riding, if suitable and expressly agreed with the desert team
- An extra mobile camp night to increase trekking flexibility
- Private tent or enhanced mobile camping equipment, subject to availability
- A specialist vehicle transfer toward the main Erg Chigaga dune field where practical
- Additional Ouarzazate night for travelers with early departures
Local value
Travel with context and care.
The caravan and camp crew work with local desert knowledge, respect sensitive landscapes and leave mobile camp areas clean. Visits to settlements are arranged respectfully; there are no compulsory shopping stops or staged encounters.
Our approach to responsible travel
Designed here, with local knowledge
Abdel — Morocco Travelogue
Licensed Moroccan guide · Morocco Travelogue
With an Amazigh background and experience guiding since 2016, Abdel brings firsthand knowledge of Morocco to the routes we shape. He founded Morocco Travelogue in 2022 to build journeys with local context at their heart.
- Morocco-owned
- Licensed local expertise
Before you travel
A few things to know before you go
- The six-day, five-night private journey starts and finishes in Ouarzazate.
- Night allocation: Agdz one, M’Hamid one, mobile desert camps two, M’Hamid one.
- Walking is the primary expedition activity. Camels carry equipment; riding is not automatically included.
- The exact route, trekking duration, camp sites and access toward Erg Chigaga depend on local guide assessment and current conditions.
- There are no guaranteed flush toilets, showers, electricity or hotel-style beds at the mobile desert camp sites.
- Desert heat, cold, wind, isolation and uneven terrain require appropriate preparation and can necessitate route changes.
- Water provision, communication arrangements, evacuation routes, participant fitness requirements and support-vehicle access are confirmed during the operational booking assessment.
- Comfort and Boutique EUR prices will be displayed only after the approved selling rates are available. Luxury is quoted on request.
- The existing Sahara photograph used on this page depicts the wider Moroccan Sahara, not a verified view of the exact Erg Chigaga trek.
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions about Deep Sahara: Erg Chigaga Camel Trek
Extend the route, choose your comfort level or discuss an activity before you request a quote.
Is this a real camel trek or a short tourist camel ride?
It is a supported walking expedition over multiple desert stages, accompanied by a camel caravan for camp supplies. A riding camel can be discussed separately.
Do we sleep in permanent luxury desert tents?
No. Two nights are in mobile expedition camps. They have more basic facilities than fixed luxury camps, and the precise setup is described before booking.
Will we reach the main Erg Chigaga dunes on foot?
Not necessarily. The exact trek and camps depend on conditions, distances and the group. A specialist transfer toward the main dune field can be arranged if practical and included in the final proposal.
Where does the journey begin and end?
Ouarzazate. Transfers between Ouarzazate, Agdz and M’Hamid are included in the confirmed itinerary.
Is this trip private?
Yes. The trekking support and transport are organized for your own party.
How many nights are in the desert?
Two nights in mobile camps on the trekking route, plus lodging nights in the M’Hamid area before and after the expedition.
What if weather changes or someone cannot walk the planned route?
The local team can adapt stages or use a suitable support-vehicle plan where available. Participation requirements and practical contingency arrangements are reviewed before booking.
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