Destinations
Erg Chegaga
A dune destination to choose by its route, camp and time outdoors.
Chigaga and Chegaga refer to the same area
Erg Chigaga, also written Erg Chegaga, is a dune area in southern Morocco. An erg is a field of sand dunes. Chigaga is distinct from Erg Chebbi near Merzouga; comparing the two requires looking at the complete journey and its arrangements, not just a dune photograph.
The journey to the dunes
Our vehicle journeys approach through Iriki from Foum Zguid. M’Hamid is another gateway discussed for custom routes. Confirm the actual departure point, off-road stages and return destination. A crossing that ends at a different town needs onward logistics; it is not automatically included in a return journey.
Riding, walking and camp time
A camel ride from camp, a dune walk and a travelling camel trek offer different experiences. Ask for the riding duration, the walking stages and the location of each night. Our four-day trek describes reaching the edge of Chegaga; do not interpret that as a full crossing of the dune field. The published itinerary explains the daily balance.
What to confirm about the camp
The word bivouac can describe different accommodation arrangements. A mobile trekking camp moves with the route, while a fixed camp has its own location and facilities. Confirm bedding, toilets, washing arrangements, charging, meals and access transport for the option you choose. Do not assume a camp photograph establishes private bathrooms or a particular tent.
Fit the dunes into your wider trip
From Marrakech, Ouarzazate or Agadir, allow for the road journey as well as the desert stage. Choose the number of nights outdoors first, then add visits and transfer stops. Discuss your dates, expected temperatures and the team’s current operating arrangements. Sunrise, sunset and a quiet walk can be priorities without promising identical weather or conditions on every departure.
