This unique tour offers a chance to explore the spectacular dunes of Erg Chebbi in search of fennec foxes and other desert wildlife, offering dedicated photography sessions with an award-winning wildlife photographer.
Set against the dramatic golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in Morocco, this specialist photography tour aims to find and photograph one of the Sahara’s most captivating inhabitants: the fennec fox. Our time in the field is carefully planned to give us the best possible chances of encountering this fantastic Saharan canid, and by travelling into the dunes during the cooler, softer light of early morning and late afternoon, we aim to be in prime position for both wildlife and photography.
Accompanied throughout by an expert photographic guide, we enjoy practical tuition and advice on composition, camera settings and making the most of the unique desert light. Away from our dedicated fennec fox photography sessions, we explore a wider range of habitats on specialist safaris, looking for some of Morocco’s fascinating wildlife. Encounters could include horned and sand vipers, desert monitor lizard, North African spiny-tailed lizard, agamas and sandfish skink.
Nocturnal photography sessions provide opportunities to search for desert mammals such as Egyptian jerboas and gerbils, while migrating birds crossing the Sahara add to the surprising variety of photographic subjects.
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1:
Depart UK, Arrive Erg Chebbi
Today, we fly to Errachidia Airport in Morocco, travelling via Casablanca. We’re met upon arrival and transferred to our accommodation beside the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes.
Accommodation: Hotel Café du Sud, 6-nights
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Days 2-6
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Fennec Fox & Other Wildlife Photography
We have five full days at Erg Chebbi, during which we have a chance to photograph an exciting array of desert wildlife. Our focus is on the unique fennec fox, and several of our photography sessions are dedicated to capturing this expressive species. With the assistance of a local guide with knowledge of the fennec foxes' den sites and daily routines, we hope to enjoy some exceptional photographic opportunities and a chance to capture a range of interactions, angles and settings within the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes.
The fennec fox isn’t the only species we hope to photograph, as we also enjoy photographic excursions in search of reptiles such as horned and sand vipers, sandfish skinks and desert monitor lizards, as well as some desert-adapted mammals including Egyptian jerboa and some of Morocco’s gerbil species.
We also make a visit to a surprisingly diverse wetland area, where we have a chance to photograph a range of vibrant birds, including greater flamingo, glossy ibis and Pharaoh eagle-owl.
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Day 7:
Depart Erg Chebbi, Return to UK
This morning, we depart our accommodation and make the return journey to Errachidia, before boarding our flights back to the UK.
Please note: This tour is considered easy in terms of general fitness, with most walking involving relatively short distances. However, the trip takes place in a remote environment and involves travelling over uneven terrain in 4x4 vehicles, as well as spending extended periods outside in potentially hot, dry and sandy conditions. For further guidance, speak to our expert team today.
