Dune Walking & Hiking

€ 60.00

/Person

- Sahara Dune Exploration: Guided & Unguided Walks – Overview

Discover the Sahara at its most authentic and intimate pace with our dune exploration walks. While vehicles offer thrills, exploring the Erg Chebbi dunes on foot provides a profound connection to the landscape, allowing you to notice the subtle details, hear the silence, and truly feel the grandeur of the desert. We offer two distinct ways to experience this: the freedom of an unguided walk around the camp or the deep insight of a longer, guided trek with an expert Berber guide.

This is your chance to create a personal and meditative desert journey. You can climb on your own to the highest dune to witness a solitary sunrise, or simply wander the golden hills surrounding your camp. For those wishing to venture further and understand the desert’s secrets, our guided walks offer safety and a wealth of knowledge. Your Berber guide will lead you through a stunning environment, sharing stories and pointing out wonders you would otherwise miss.

- Highlights of Your Sahara Dune Walk

Explore the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes on foot for an intimate experience
Choose a free, unguided walk or book a longer, guided half-day trek
Climb the highest dune near your camp for unforgettable panoramic views
Discover the desert’s secrets with an expert local Berber guide
Perfect for photography, meditation, and quiet reflection
Learn about desert flora, fauna, and nomad life on a guided walk
An immersive and affordable way to experience the desert’s silence

- Your Adventure: Walking the Golden Sea of Sand

The Unguided Walk: For guests who cherish independence and solitude, the area around the camp is yours to explore freely. The most popular activity is to climb on your own to the highest dune nearby. This is a rite of passage in the desert, offering a rewarding 360-degree view of the endless sea of sand. It is the perfect vantage point for watching the spectacular sunrise or sunset. You are also welcome to walk in the sand dunes around the camp, finding your own quiet spot to sit and absorb the immense peace of the Sahara.

The Guided Half-Day Walk: For longer walks, we recommend that you take one of our Berbers guide with you. This half-day experience transforms a simple walk into a journey of discovery. Your private guide will lead you away from the camp into the deeper desert, navigating with an expertise born from a lifetime in the dunes. They will show you fossilized rocks, explain the traditional uses of desert plants, identify animal tracks in the sand, and share fascinating stories about Berber culture and nomadic life. This is the safest and most enriching way to explore the vastness of Erg Chebbi.

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- What To Know Before You Book

Before reserving your Guided Walk, please review the following details:

The price for a guide is 120€ per half day, for the entire group (not per person).
The maximum group size is 6 people per guide.
We recommend booking in advance to ensure a guide is available for you.
A reasonable level of fitness is required as walking on sand is strenuous.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes (trainers are best) and a hat.
You must bring your own water, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is it safe to walk in the dunes on our own?

Yes, it is safe to enjoy an unguided walk in the immediate vicinity of the camp and to climb the highest dune nearby, as the camp generally remains visible. However, for any longer walks that take you out of sight of the camp, we strongly recommend hiring a guide. The desert is vast, and it is very easy to become disoriented.

2. What does the guided half-day walk typically involve?

A half-day walk is approximately 3-4 hours long. Your Berber guide will lead you on a customized route away from the main camp, showing you unique geological formations, animal tracks, and desert plants. They share deep knowledge about the nomadic lifestyle, survival in the desert, and local stories, offering an enriching cultural and natural experience you cannot get on your own.

3. Is the price of 120€ for the guide per person?

No, the price of 120€ is a flat fee for the guide’s service for your entire private group, which can include up to a maximum of 6 people. This makes it a very cost-effective way for families and small groups to safely explore the desert with an expert.

4. How physically demanding is walking on sand?

Walking on sand is more strenuous than walking on a solid surface, as it requires more effort from your leg muscles. A short, unguided walk to the local dune is manageable for most people with a basic level of fitness. For the guided trek, your guide will tailor the pace, distance, and difficulty to your group’s fitness level and preferences.

5. What is the best time of day for a dune walk?

The best times for walking in the Sahara are early in the morning (just after sunrise) or late in the afternoon (starting 2-3 hours before sunset). These periods allow you to avoid the intense midday heat. The light is also much better for photography, casting long, dramatic shadows across the dunes, and the cooler temperatures make the experience far more pleasant

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