Dunes of Chegaga Trek
Holiday Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Marrakech. You are met by a KE representative who will arrange transfers to the group hotel in Marrakech. KE Land Only services begin with the evening meal. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 2: Drive across the Atlas to Ouarzazate and then through the Draa Valley to Zagora to Ouled Driss on the fringes of the Sahara where we overnight at fixed berber tented camp.
Day 3: We start our walk by crossing palm groves and fields into the desert toward the dunes of Erg Chegaga. Approx 7-8hrs walking, overnight camping.
Day 4: Continue trekking through a fascinating and varied desert landscape we climb the highest dune (200m), and from here the sunset is incredible! Approx 7-8hrs walking, overnight camping.
Day 5: On journey continues as we explore this dune area and the impressive Saharan Morocco. We cross dry river beds and enjoy lunch stops under the solitary tamarisk trees. Approx 7-8hrs walking, overnight camping.
Day 6: Today we may visit the Erg Lihouli before walking to our final campsite at Zawyat Sidi Abdenbi. Here we camp and sing around the fire and look at the millions of stars for the final time in the desert. Approx 7-8 hrs walking, overnight camping.
Day 7: We drive back across the Atlas to Marrakech arriving late afternoon / evening in time to visit the remarkable central square of the Djemaa-el-Fna. Overnight at the group hotel.
Day 8: KE Land Only services end after breakfast. Complimentary airport transfers are provided for clients departing this day.
