Erg Chigaga dunes

Erg Chegaga (or Chigaga) is one of two major dunes of the Sahara in Morocco, the other being the Erg Chebbi of Merzouga.

This dune is located in the Souss-Massa-Draa area and is located about 50 km west of the rural town of M'Hamid El Ghizlane, itself located about 98 km south of the town ofZagora. With a length of approximately 40 km to 15 km wide, some dunes around a height of 60 m (170 m more than Erg Chebbi), it is the largest and wildest of Morocco.

Because it is relatively difficult to access – it is only accessible by 4x4, camel or on foot – Erg Chigaga remains as untouched as Erg Chebbi, which can make for a memorable desert experience.

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Is it Safe in the Sahara Desert?

We are often asked if it is safe to travel into the Sahara and the answer is Yes! . For many the desert is the highlight of their trip.

Things to do in Desert

1- Camel Trekking for overnight in desert camp

2- Camel trek for sunset / sunrise

3- 4x4 Off-road desert tour

4- Quad bikes in dunes

5- Trekking in desert (Walking)

6- Dune buggy driving

7- Yoga in Desert

8- Camel trek for serval days in desert (Visiting the mountains and nomads)

9- Sandboarding in dunes

10- Desert cooking (Berber food)

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How to reach the desert from Marrakech ..Fes ?

1- Use CTM or Supratours bus (Supratours is more recommended)

2- Book a 2- 10 days tour from Marrakech / Fes to the desert via the Atlas mountains

3- Fly from Casablanca to Errachidia (New) the closets airport to the desert

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What to Bring on a Camel Trek ?

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Bottled water minimum 1.5 litres

Matches or a lighter.

Medical Supplies (e.g. prescription drugs, painkillers, bandages - various sizes, topical disinfectant, eye drops, diarhea medication)

Moisturiser/lip balm 15 SPF or higher.

Rubbish bag

Sunscreen SPF 15 or higher and good quality UV sunglasses.

Toilet Paper (buy in Morocco)

Torch/Flashlight

Wet-wipes

Zip Lock style baggie(s) for just about everything.

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What to Wear on Camel Trek ?

A long cotton scarf to wrap around your head is recommended if sand is blowing, you can buy one for about 50-100 dirhams (depending on size) if needed. They’re great for keeping sand out of your hair, nose and eyes. Longer pants are most comfortable on camels. It can also be cold in the desert at night November to April, so bring warm clothing for this time; sweater and jacket, hat and gloves. Walking shoes with socks are best, sandals will fill with sand and irritate your skin. Winter nights (December, January and February) you'll need to also wear warm socks, long pants, plus bring a warm coat, hat, and gloves

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Is it Safe in the Sahara Desert?

We are often asked if it is safe to travel into the Sahara and the answer is Yes! . For many the desert is the highlight of their trip.

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What about scorpions and snakes?

Unless you like rumaging around in river bottoms and high grass you'll never see a black cobra or any other snake in Morocco except in the Jma El Fna square in Marrakech. Scorpions by nature are nocturnal, and hybernate during winter months. They also avoid anywhere that they have no protection from the hot sun, and you'll have to go hunting turning over rocks to find them. Snakes and scorpions don't want to have anything to do with humans, meaning they'll prefer to run away if given a chance.

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