Given the day trip options and the opportunity for cultural immersion, we encourage travelers to use Erg Chigaga as a unique base for active holidays.

Here are just some of the available options:

Camp setup under the big tamarisk trees in the oasis village of Erg Smar. You’ll doubt we’re still deep in the desert terrain, yet close to the dry bed of the Draa River where our co-owner Yahya Boulfrifi’s family once farmed.
Traveling a four day circular route to reach the remote Erg Zahar dune field which is little visited and offers astonishing views from its highest point across the erg. Erg Zahar truly represents a “sea of sand”.
Camel trek under palm trees through the old settlements of M’hamid on the banks of the Draa River. Stop for lunch in the shade once the palm trees give way to the head of the dunes to the west. Complete the loop back to M’hamid through the open desert terrain, or be guided up to Erg Chigaga.
Break away from civilization on a six-day hike through some of the lesser-visited parts of Iriqui National Park, accessed by following the southern reaches of the Draa River, and the remote Erg Zahar dunes south of Zagora.
Bake fresh bread with a nomadic family in the sand under the embers of the fire to enjoy with tea.
Remote picnic lunches in the shade of the trees, with far reaching views.