Private & Small-Group • Licensed Nomad Guides
7-Day Camel Trekking M'Hamid ↔ Erg Chigaga Loop
6 nights desert camps
Camels for luggage & riding
All meals included
4x4 support (optional)
Tour Description
Embark on an immersive 7-day camel trekking Morocco expedition from M'Hamid through palm groves, rocky hamada, and rolling dunes to Erg Chigaga—then loop back via the wild Lake Iriki plateau. Guided by local nomads, this authentic Sahara desert trek balances daily walking and camel riding, with hearty meals and bivouac camps under brilliant stars. Climb 300 m dunes for sunrise and sunset panoramas. Ideal for travelers seeking a slow-travel Morocco camel tour with reliable logistics and traditional hospitality.
Tour Highlights
- Multi-day camel trek led by nomads
- Tamarisk shade lunches & oasis palms
- Desert bivouac under the stars
- Erg Chigaga sunrise & sunset climbs
- All meals: tajine, couscous, tea, bread
- Optional 4x4 support via Lake Iriki
Sample Itinerary (7 Days)
Palm grove warm-up; camel loading & safety briefing. Lunch under tamarisk.
Bivouac near Oued Naam dunes. Starry sky orientation.
Alternating hamada and low dunes. Shade picnic; nomad bread baked in embers.
Camp at Ras Nkhal.
Tamarisk groves and open desert. Reach Sidi Naji dunes near the marabout shrine.
Optional night outside the tent for Milky Way views.
Long camel day toward the high dunes of Erg Chigaga. Sunset climb.
Bivouac at the foot of the great erg.
Slow day to explore crests and basins; optional sand-boarding.
Tea ceremony & Sahara storytelling at camp.
Trek or partial 4x4 support along the dry Lake Iriki and plateaus.
Camp on firm sand with far-horizon views.
Sunrise walk, easy final stage back to M'Hamid. Farewell mint tea & onward transfers.
What's Included / Not Included
Included
- Camels for luggage & riding
- Local nomad guide & camel drivers
- All meals (tajine, couscous, tea, bread)
- Desert bivouac tents & mattresses
- Optional 4x4 support segments
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips & personal expenses
- Soft drinks & snacks
- Sleeping bag (bring or request rental)
Contact Info
Info
- +212610395152
- info@moroccotoptour.com
- Marrakech
