Desert Legacy Tours

Desert Tours from M'Hamid El Ghizlane: Erg Chigaga, Desert Camps & Treks

Circuit Mhamid Erg Zahar Erg Chegaga 3 jours

From M'Hamid, the most popular desert tours are Erg Chigaga by 4x4 in 2 days, a single night in a bivouac camp, the 3-day M'Hamid – Erg Zahar – Erg Chigaga circuit, and walking or camel treks through the wild dunes. M'Hamid El Ghizlane is the last oasis before the desert: unlike departures from the big cities, you are already next to the Saharan tracks, the camps and the most authentic dunes of southern Morocco, so you skip the long hours on the road and reach the Sahara quickly.

Whether you have one night, two days or longer, we help you pick the programme that fits your pace. Tours can be private, in a small group or tailor-made according to your dates, group size and comfort level. Our team is based here in M'Hamid.

Our tours

Retraite Yoga Desert marocain
Flexible, 3 to 7 days From M'Hamid

Yoga Retreats in the Moroccan Sahara: Join a Retreat or Bring Your Group

Practise yoga where the silence is total: in the dunes and palm groves around M'Hamid El Ghizlane. We host retreats led by guest teachers and organise the complete desert logistics for yoga teachers who want to bring their own students: camps, meals, camels, transport and local nomad guides. Choose a fixed camp, an itinerant camel trek or a tailor-made programme, from September to April.

Price on request
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Trek Désert Maroc 2 Jours au Départ de M'Hamid
2 days / 1 night From M'Hamid

2-Day Sahara Camel Trek from M'Hamid to Sidi Naji

The shortest way to taste nomad life. Walk from M'Hamid through the palm grove to the shrine of Sidi Naji with a nomad guide and camels, set up the bivouac together, share dinner around the fire and wake up with the sunrise on the dunes before walking back. No technical difficulty and an entry price from 110 EUR.

From €110 per person
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Excursion - Expédition 4×4 Désert Vers Erg Chegaga Au Départ de M'Hamid
2 days / 1 night From M'Hamid

2-Day 4x4 Desert Tour from M'Hamid to Erg Chigaga with Overnight Camp

An express immersion in the Sahara for travellers short on time. Leave M'Hamid after lunch by 4x4, cross tamarisk forests and rocky hamada, meet nomad families and arrive at the 40 km dune field of Erg Chigaga for a night in a comfortable camp with showers and toilets. Return the next morning by a different track.

From €250 per person
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Une Nuit Sauvage au Désert – M’hamid à Erg Chegaga en 4x4
2 days / 1 night From M'Hamid

Overnight Wild Camp at Erg Chigaga: 4x4 Trip from M'Hamid

Our most affordable way to sleep at Erg Chigaga, and the most private. Leave M'Hamid in the morning by 4x4 with a guide and cook, stop for tea with nomad families, lunch in the Sacred Oasis and then set up a wild bivouac in the dunes of Erg Chigaga. Sunset on the great dune, dinner and music around the fire, and the sunrise before driving back.

From €75 per person
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3 days / 2 nights From M'Hamid

3-Day Sahara Camel Trek from M'Hamid: Sidi Naji & Erg Aït Ounir

Three days on foot with a nomad guide and pack camels. Walk from M'Hamid through the palm grove to Sidi Naji for lunch under the tamarisks and a bivouac you help set up, then on to the dunes of Erg Aït Ounir for a second night under the stars, returning to M'Hamid at the end of the morning on day three.

From €130 per person
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Excursion désert Maroc - Circuit & Trek dans le Sahara
5 days / 4 nights From M'Hamid

5-Day Sahara Camel Trek from M'Hamid: Erg Lbour, Erg Essmar & Erg Zahar

A great loop through five ergs and desert sites with a nomad guide and pack camels. Cross the Draa hamada to Erg Lbour, the Nebkit Sidi Taieb desert and the ruined nomad village of Erg Essmar, reach the 'sea of sand' of Erg Zahar, then return via the Bousnina reg, Sidi Naji and the kasbahs of the M'Hamid palm grove. A different bivouac every night.

From €255 per person
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Excursion Désert Maroc - Expédition de M’Hamid – 5 Jours / 4 Nuits (2 jours de marche, 4x4)
5 days / 4 nights From M'Hamid

5-Day Sahara Expedition from M'Hamid to Foum Zguid: 2 Days Trekking + 4x4

A west-to-east crossing of the Draa desert. Walk for two days from M'Hamid to Sidi Naji and the 'sea of sand' of Erg Zahar, then continue by 4x4 to Erg Chigaga, the dry Iriki lake and the fossil-rich canyons of Madouar Kbir, finishing at Foum Zguid. Four nights in wild bivouacs with a guide, driver and evening entertainment.

From €350 per person
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Trek Randonnée Désert Maroc 7 Jours Au Départ de M’Hamid
7 days / 6 nights From M'Hamid

7-Day Sahara Camel Trek from M'Hamid to Erg Chigaga and Back

The ultimate Saharan crossing: seven days on foot from M'Hamid to the great dunes of Erg Chigaga and back, through Sidi Naji, Erg Zahar, Erg Essmar, Oued Laatach, the dry Iriki lake and Erg Aït Ounir. A full nomad team (guide, camel drivers and cook), six nights in traditional bivouacs, full board and mineral water throughout.

From €345 per person
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Our tours from M'Hamid

  • Erg Chigaga by 4x4, 2 days / 1 night: the ideal way to see the great dunes of Erg Chigaga without going away for several days. 4x4 departure from M'Hamid, tracks, sunset, traditional dinner and a night in camp. Perfect for a first desert experience.
  • Wild night in the M'Hamid desert, 1 night: a short, intense formula: silence, starry sky, a traditional meal and a nomad atmosphere around the fire.
  • M'Hamid, Erg Zahar and Erg Chigaga, 3 days / 2 nights: a fuller tour through several Saharan landscapes: tracks, wild dunes, bivouacs, Erg Zahar and the open spaces of Erg Chigaga. Two nights in the desert.
  • Desert treks from M'Hamid, 2 to 5 days: walk at the desert's pace with a local team and camels, through dunes and regs, with wild camps. Ideal for a complete disconnection.
  • Desert trek, 2 days: a short introduction to walking in the Sahara around M'Hamid with one night in the desert. For active travellers.
  • M'Hamid desert expedition, 5 days / 4 nights: the complete adventure combining trek, 4x4, wild bivouac, Erg Zahar and Erg Chigaga.

Which tour from M'Hamid?

Programme Duration Best for Main experience
Wild night in the desert 1 night Quick discovery Bivouac, silence, stars
Erg Chigaga by 4x4 2 days / 1 night Couples, families, short stays Great dunes, 4x4, camp
M'Hamid, Erg Zahar & Chigaga 3 days / 2 nights Fuller immersion Wild dunes and bivouac
Desert trek 2 to 5 days Walking, adventure, disconnection Saharan hiking and nomad life
5-day expedition 5 days / 4 nights Travellers who want to see it all Trek, 4x4, Erg Zahar, Erg Chigaga

M'Hamid, the best starting point for Erg Chigaga

To reach Erg Chigaga, M'Hamid is by far the most practical base. You avoid most of the long drive from Marrakech or Agadir and enter the desert tracks almost immediately. It is also the best option if you want to sleep in the Sahara without losing time in transport. From M'Hamid we can arrange a short trip with an overnight camp, a 4x4 circuit to the great dunes, or a more immersive programme with walking and wild bivouacs.

Why book with Desert Legacy Tours

  • Local departure from M'Hamid: you leave straight from the gate of the desert with a team that knows the tracks, the camps and the best areas of the Sahara.
  • Private or tailor-made: we adapt the programme to your dates, pace, group size and the experience you want: comfort, adventure, trek or wild camp.
  • Fast reply, clear organisation: send your dates and request, and we reply with the programme, price, meeting point and practical details.

What to bring for a tour from M'Hamid

  • Comfortable clothes for the day
  • A jacket or warm layer for the evening
  • Shoes suitable for walking
  • Sunglasses, hat or a cheche (desert scarf)
  • A small personal toiletry kit
  • A charged camera or phone

Ready to leave from M'Hamid?

Send us your dates, number of people and the type of experience you want, and we will suggest the most suitable tour: Erg Chigaga, overnight camp, trek, 4x4 circuit or a tailor-made programme. WhatsApp: +212 607 752 872 or +212 607 752 872.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best tour from M'Hamid?

The 2-day Erg Chigaga 4x4 tour is one of the best options for a first visit: you reach the great dunes, sleep in a camp and get a complete experience without going away for long.

Can I sleep in the desert from M'Hamid?

Yes. You can book a night in a bivouac camp from M'Hamid, with a traditional dinner, an evening under the stars and a return the next day depending on the programme.

How many days do you need for Erg Chigaga?

Two days and one night are enough for a good discovery of Erg Chigaga. For a fuller immersion, a 3-day circuit adds Erg Zahar and other wild landscapes of the Sahara.

Are tours from M'Hamid suitable for families?

Yes. Several tours are family-friendly, especially the 4x4 formulas with a night in camp. The pace can be adapted to the children's ages and the comfort you want.

Can I do a trek from M'Hamid?

Yes. M'Hamid is an excellent base for treks in the Moroccan desert, with programmes of 2, 3, 4, 5 days or more depending on the level of immersion you want.