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3 Day Sahara Desert Escape Erg Chegaga Oasis

By Desert Nomad Way
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$12,177 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Venture into the heart of the Sahara Desert on this immersive 3-day escape from M’Hamid. Experience the stunning Erg Chegaga dunes, explore the Lagrara Animal Sanctuary, and engage with local nomadic traditions at the sacred Oum Lâalag Oasis. Relish authentic Moroccan cuisine amidst breathtaking desert landscapes, and enjoy evenings filled with traditional music and stargazing. This unique journey offers a blend of adventure and cultural richness, perfect for those seeking an unforgettable desert experience.

  • 3 days exploring the Sahara, featuring Erg Chegaga dunes and Oum Lâalag Oasis
  • Enjoy authentic Moroccan meals in serene desert settings
  • Engage with nomadic traditions and learn about desert survival techniques
  • Overnight in comfortable nomadic tents under the starry sky

Activity location

  • Ostrich park | محمية النعام
    • Mhamid, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ostrich park | محمية النعام
    • Mhamid, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

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3-Day Sahara Desert Escape: Erg Chegaga & Sacred Oasis Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

SAUVAGE DESERT CAMP
4X4 CAR
Pickup included

Starting time: 3:30 PM
Price details
NZ$12,176.58 x 1 AdultNZ$12,176.58
Total
Price is NZ$12,176.58
Until Sat, 2 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private tent in the desert for individuals or couples
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Soft drinks and alcohols
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Travel insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips (optional)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: From M’Hamid to Lagrara & Into the Wild Dunes

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in fully equipped nomadic tents in the heart of the desert.

Ostrich park | محمية النعام

  • 4m
Your adventure begins at 15:30 from M’Hamid El Ghizlane, with a scenic 4x4 drive westward across vast desert plains where silence stretches to the horizon. Gradually, the rocky hamada landscapes give way to softer terrain as you approach the Lagrara Animal Sanctuary, a remarkable wildlife haven hidden in the arid wilderness. After exploring the sanctuary and learning about its ecosystem, enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch outdoors near the ostriches, surrounded by open skies and untouched desert scenery. Fresh salads, slow-cooked tajine, and homemade bread are served in a simple yet authentic setting. In the afternoon, continue deeper into the Sahara as golden sand gradually replaces stone. By late afternoon, arrive at your sauvage camp, set among the rolling dunes. Dinner is served under the stars, followed by a campfire and traditional desert rhythms. Overnight in comfortable nomadic tents surrounded by complete silence and natural beauty

Day 2: Sacred Oasis & Sunset Over Erg Chegaga

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in fully equipped nomadic tents in the heart of the desert.

Erg Chigaga

  • 5m
After breakfast in the soft morning light, depart towards the sacred oasis of Oum Lâalag Oasis, a palm grove long considered spiritually significant Hidden within the desert, the oasis offers shade, water, and a sense of timeless refuge. Here, you will be welcomed by a nomad family and invited to share tea in their traditional tent. Lunch will take place at the sacred oasis of Oum Lâalag, offering a truly authentic moment in a peaceful and unique setting. In the afternoon, continue your journey towards the magnificent Erg Chegaga dunes, home to Morocco’s highest and most impressive sand formations. As you approach, the dunes rise dramatically, creating a breathtaking panorama. The evening unfolds at your sauvage camp, where your tents are once again set up by our team in a secluded location. Enjoy a refined dinner, a warm fire, soft traditional music, and exceptional stargazing under one of the clearest skies in the world.

Day 3: Sunrise & Return to M’Hamid

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight in fully equipped nomadic tents in the heart of the desert.

M'Hamid

  • 3h
Wake early to witness a magical sunrise over the dunes — a peaceful and unforgettable moment as the Sahara awakens in silence. After breakfast at camp, begin the scenic return journey across changing desert landscapes towards M’Hamid El Ghizlane. Arrive back in M’Hamid late morning, carrying unforgettable memories of authentic encounters, sacred places, and the raw beauty of the Sahara.

Location

Activity location

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    Ostrich park | محمية النعام
    • Mhamid, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ostrich park | محمية النعام
    • Mhamid, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

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