Activities
Activities in Erg Chigaga Desert Camp: thrilling, quiet and cultural
Your journey through southern Morocco is the prelude. The activities in Erg Chigaga Desert Camp offer adventure, calm and cultural connection in the desert. Sandboarding, the campfire with Berber music and nomad visits are included in your stay, while camel trekking and stargazing are optional extras.
| Activity | In your rate? |
|---|---|
| Sandboarding | Included |
| Campfire and Berber music | Included |
| Nomad visits by 4WD | Included |
| Camel trekking | Optional extra |
| Stargazing | Optional extra |
| Quad biking | Additional fee |
Ask for the current price of any extra when you request your quote. Rates and inclusions for the activities in Erg Chigaga Desert Camp are on the prices page.
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Activities in Erg Chigaga Desert Camp: the details
Sandboarding
Take a breath, secure your feet and enjoy the plunge. Glide down the face of a towering Erg Chigaga dune. It is physically demanding, and it is pure fun.
Campfire and Berber rhythms
As night falls, gather around the crackling campfire. Traditional Berber drumming and singing fill the desert air, an authentic cultural evening that needs no translation.
Nomad visits by 4WD
Join a 4WD excursion to meet Morocco’s nomadic communities. Share tea, ask questions and learn first-hand about their traditions and their resilient way of life.
Camel trekking
Follow the paths of the desert traders on a calm camel ride across the golden sand. Choose the soft light of sunrise or the colours of sunset, for a short excursion or a longer journey.
Want more than a ride? Plan a multi-day camel trek of 3, 5, 7, 9 or 11 days.
Stargazing
Erg Chigaga is far from towns and street lighting, so on a clear night the sky is easy to read. Simply lie back and take in the stars above the silent desert.
Quiet corners to rest
Not everything needs to be an activity. The camp has relaxation areas where you can read, rest and take in the calm of the Sahara between outings.
Plan your days
How to choose your activities
Match the activities in Erg Chigaga Desert Camp to the kind of day you want.
- For adrenaline: sandboarding down a towering dune, or quad biking for an additional fee.
- For calm: a camel ride at sunrise or sunset, the relaxation areas, or simply the silence of the Sahara.
- For culture: a nomad visit by 4WD, and an evening of Berber drumming and singing around the campfire.
- For the night sky: stargazing, far from town lighting.
If you only want to try a few of the activities in Erg Chigaga Desert Camp, start with the three included ones. Sandboarding, the campfire with Berber music and a nomad visit by 4WD are all part of your rate, so you can enjoy them without extra cost.
What the activities in Erg Chigaga Desert Camp ask of you
Sandboarding is physically demanding. Camel rides and quad biking involve physical effort and some risk, so please follow your guides’ instructions. Tell us in advance about any health condition, mobility limit or allergy so that we can plan for you.
In the hotter months, plan active days for early morning and late afternoon. The month-by-month guide shows what to expect, and the prices page lists what is included.
For an extra thrill: quad biking Additional fee
Want more adrenaline? Quad biking lets you take on the dunes at speed. It involves some risk, so please follow our guides’ instructions. Ask us for the current price when you request your quote.
Planning a longer trip across Morocco? See our Morocco private desert tours. Erg Chigaga is the largest of Morocco’s major ergs (Wikipedia).