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Starry Night Experience Sahara Desert Erg Chigaga Adventure

M'Hamid, Moroccoby Voyagiste Maroc

  • 2 days
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, French, Spanish

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Overview

What sets this activity apart is the combination of authentic cultural encounters and true Sahara wilderness immersion. Unlike standard desert tours, this journey takes you deep off-road through the Draa Valley, where the landscape constantly transforms until reaching the vast dunes of Erg Chigaga. Along the way, you don’t just pass through the desert—you experience it. You share tea with a Nomad family, discover their traditions and way of life, explore the sacred oasis of Oum Laalag, and travel by camel across golden dunes at sunset. The experience continues with a night in a desert camp under the stars, complete with Berber music, a campfire, and traditional dinner. This is a fully immersive Sahara adventure that blends nature, culture, and authentic nomadic hospitality in one unforgettable journey

What's included

  • Sand boarding
  • Overnight Camp Erg Chigaga
  • Depart from Mhamid, Pickup and drop-off
  • Private camel ride in the Sahara Desert for each person
  • 24/7 customer service is available from the booking until the end of the tour
  • Private tent in the desert for individuals or couples
  • Instant confirmation is provided upon booking
  • Dinner and breakfast
  • Lunches
  • Sodas and alcohols
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance

Itinerary

Day 1: the Route to Erg Chigaga Meet your driver in Mhamid or at the bus station and begin your Sahara adventure. Travel off-road through the Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest river, as the landscape gradually shifts into desert scenery. After about two hours, stop for tea with a Nomad family to learn about their culture and traditions. Continue to the sacred oasis of Oum Laalag for a short walk before heading toward the golden dunes. Arrive at your desert camp in the evening, where you are welcomed with tea. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset, followed by dinner, Berber music, a campfire, and a night under the stars in the Sahara. Day 2: Rejoing the last village of M'hamid If you love sunrises, we recommend finding a high point near the camp to watch the glowing sand dunes as the warm light touches your face. After breakfast, the journey will continue along a different path, slowly bringing you back to Mhamid village. Our driver will return you to your car or the bus station by midday.

Meeting and pickup

you will meet our Driver in the Reception of your Riad in the village, our customer services will contact you a day before to arrange the meeting with you

Private tour from your place in M’hamid to the beautiful Erg Chigaga dunes, including an authentic overnight stay in a Standard Desert Camp with traditional comfort.

End point

you will meet our Driver in the Reception of your Riad in the village, our customer services will contact you a day before to arrange the meeting with you

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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