Crossing the Chegaga Great Desert Crossing – 14 Days of Saharan Adventure
Immerse yourself in the authentic experience of the Moroccan desert through this exceptional 14-Day Crossing the Chegaga Desert Tour, accompanied by a camel caravan. Travel at the pace of the dromedaries through lunar plateaus, stony regs, dry wadis and the majestic dunes of Erg Chegaga and Erg Lihoudy.
Throughout this crossing, you will experience total immersion in the desert world: bivouacs under the stars or in traditional tents, nomadic encounters, sacred oases, changing landscapes and profound silence. From Tizi L’Gutara and the Sacred Oasis to the Drâa Valley, every day brings a new stage and a new sensation. The tour price is €1350 per person.
14-Day Crossing the Chegaga Desert Tour Highlights
- True Saharan crossingFollow a 14-day route across desert plateaus, regs, dunes, dry wadis and palm-lined valley sections.
- Chegaga, Lihoudy & sacred sitesDiscover remote highlights such as Erg Chegaga, Erg Lihoudy, the Sacred Oasis, Lalla K’bira and Tizi N’Tfilalet.
- Bivouacs under the starsSleep in desert bivouacs or traditional nomadic tents while experiencing the silence and atmosphere of the Sahara.
- Nomadic rhythm & human adventureTravel with camel drivers and dromedaries for a sensory journey focused on disconnection, introspection and an ancestral way of life.
14-Day Crossing the Chegaga Desert Tour Itinerary
14 days · 13 nightsDAY 01Fayija Desert Plateau
Meet the caravan & first camp
- Meet the group of camel drivers and the dromedaries before setting off across the Fayija, an immense desert plateau.
- Set up camp on a superb desert plateau.
DAY 02Hamada du Drâa – Tizi L’Gutara
Reg landscapes & nomads’ crossroads
- After breakfast, cross the Hamada du Drâa, a vast stony expanse (reg), and settle at the foot of Tizi L’Gutara.
- Continue towards the nomads’ crossroads.
DAY 03Chegaga Panorama – Sacred Oasis
Highest dunes & oasis bivouac
- Climb the hill to get a panoramic view of Chegaga, home to the highest dunes of the Moroccan desert.
- Camp at the Sacred Oasis in the middle of the desert.
DAY 04Great Dunes of Aabidly
Sunset colors on the dunes
- Head towards the great dunes of Aabidly.
- Enjoy the flamboyant colours of the sunset.
DAY 05Dry Riverbed Stage
Free morning & desert camp
- Enjoy a free morning.
- In the afternoon, walk along a dry riverbed.
- Camp under the stars or in a traditional tent next to the sand dunes.
DAYS 06 & 07Plateaus, Dunes & Tamarisk Trees
Crossing towards Oued Naam
- Cross a vast desert plateau and dunes dotted with tamarisk trees.
- Continue until reaching Oued Naam.
DAY 08Erg Lihoudy
Sunset in the “dunes of the Jews”
- A beautiful stage leads to Erg Lihoudy (“dunes of the Jews”).
- Arrive for sunset and camp in the middle of the dunes in a nomadic tent.
DAYS 09 & 10Drâa Valley – Zaouite Sidi Sallah – Tadrart
Palms, villages & crystal mountain
- Travel along the Drâa Valley lined with magnificent date palms.
- Pass through the village of Zaouite Sidi Sallah.
- Continue towards the mountain of Tadrart (“crystal mountain”).
DAY 11Lalla K’bira – Erg Tinfou
Pilgrimage site stage
- Head towards Lalla K’bira, a holy place of pilgrimage.
- The site lies not far from Erg Tinfou.
DAY 12Tizi N’Tfilalet
Reg crossing & acacia bivouac
- After crossing a stony desert plateau (reg), arrive at Tizi N’Tfilalet.
- In the evening, enjoy a bivouac under the stars beneath the acacia trees.
DAY 13Boudhir – Dunes of Zagora
Reg landscapes & sunset camp
- Cross another reg.
- Arrive in time to witness the sunset and bivouac at Boudhir behind the small dunes of Zagora.
DAY 14Drâa River – Zagora
Final stage of the crossing
- Follow the Drâa River towards Zagora and complete the desert crossing.
14-Day Crossing the Chegaga Desert Tour Experience
What You Experience
- A 14-day camel-caravan expedition through plateaus, regs, dunes, dry wadis and palm-lined valley sections.
- Remote stages including Fayija, Hamada du Drâa, Tizi L’Gutara, the Sacred Oasis, Aabidly and Oued Naam.
- Sunset camps at Erg Lihoudy and other dune zones.
- Stages through the Drâa Valley, Zaouite Sidi Sallah and Tadrart.
- Pilgrimage and remote desert sites such as Lalla K’bira, Erg Tinfou, Tizi N’Tfilalet and Boudhir.
- Desert bivouacs under the stars or in traditional nomadic tents.
Why Choose This Crossing?
- Total immersion in the desert world over 14 days.
- An authentic rhythm led by camel drivers and dromedaries.
- Profound silence, changing landscapes and memorable sunsets.
- A human and sensory adventure ideal for disconnection and introspection.
FAQs – 14-Day Crossing the Chegaga Desert Tour
How much is the 14-Day Crossing the Chegaga Desert Tour?
The price is €1350 per person. Use the traveler selector in the booking form to calculate the total for your group.
How do we travel during the crossing?
This expedition is carried out with a camel caravan, at the pace of the dromedaries, across desert plateaus, regs, dunes and dry wadis.
Which places are included on the route?
The route includes Fayija, Hamada du Drâa, Tizi L’Gutara, the Sacred Oasis, the dunes of Aabidly, Oued Naam, Erg Lihoudy, the Drâa Valley, Tadrart, Lalla K’bira, Erg Tinfou, Tizi N’Tfilalet, Boudhir and Zagora.
Erg Chegaga on WikipediaWhere do we sleep during the expedition?
Accommodation is in desert bivouacs under the stars or in traditional nomadic tents, depending on the stage and location.
What makes this crossing special?
This 14-day crossing offers total immersion in the Sahara, with nomadic encounters, sacred oases, far-reaching silence and landscapes that change day after day.
How do I book this expedition?
Choose your departure date, number of travelers and contact details in the inquiry form. After you submit your request, our team will contact you soon.