Pack for a moving seven-day journey, with hotel and inn nights around two separate desert camps. The Merzouga and Zagora tour itinerary places the Erg Chebbi camp on day three and the Erg Lihoudi camp near M’hamid on day five. A guesthouse at Agdez comes between them; the sixth night is in Ouarzazate. Organising a small bag for each camp is more practical than unpacking your full luggage at every stop.
Keep a camp bag ready
Set aside a change of clothes, a warm layer, toiletries, any medication you need overnight, a light, a charged phone and a power bank. Keep documents and essential valuables with you. Sand can get into open bags and camera equipment, so use a pouch or closed bag for small items. Ask the operator how luggage reaches both camps and whether a smaller bag is needed for either transfer before deciding how much to carry.
The offer explicitly mentions toilets and showers for the Merzouga camp. It describes the Erg Lihoudi night as a nomadic tent, without the same facility detail. Bring personal toiletries and ask about washing facilities, bedding and charging at that camp rather than assuming both sites are identical. A compact towel may be useful if you prefer your own; confirm what accommodation supplies.
Dress for the stops between the dunes
Comfortable shoes help with kasbah visits, short gorge walks and sandy ground. A scarf or cap, sunglasses and sunscreen cover the exposed sections. Pack layers you can add after sunset and remove during daytime travel. The route crosses the High Atlas and returns over the Tichka pass, so check the forecast near departure for both the mountain and desert parts of the week.
For days in the 4×4, keep water, a small snack, tissues and any motion-sickness supplies you normally use within reach. The listed itinerary includes stops through the Dadès and Todgha areas, the Drâa Valley, Zagora and Tamegroute; do not bury your camera, walking shoes or sun protection under the suitcase for those visits.
Separate included meals from daily spending
The offer lists accommodation with Moroccan breakfasts and dinners, while lunches and personal drinks are excluded. Bring a suitable way to pay for those meals and other personal purchases. Ask about any visit or guide charges that apply to the stops you plan to make. If you have dietary requirements, discuss them in advance for the inn and camp nights.
- Day bag: water, sun protection, medication, a light layer and items you use during drives.
- Camp bag: overnight clothes, toiletries, light, power bank and protected camera gear.
- Main luggage: the rest of your clothing for the seven days, organised so you can find what you need after each move.
The daily planning guide explains the order of nights, and the route comparison helps if you are still choosing between Erg Lihoudi and Chegaga. Confirm the current camp arrangements and departure details against the operator’s offer before travel.
