Capture the sky you've never seen.
Astrophotography
The Sahara offers some of the darkest skies on earth. Eight days of night photography, star mapping, and celestial observation in a landscape where the Milky Way touches the dunes.
The experience
Astrophotography
An immersive programme for photographers, astronomers, and anyone drawn to the night sky. Guided night shoots across Erg Chigaga's dune systems. Milky Way photography. Star trail techniques. Timelapse workshops. Daytime sessions on post-processing, composition, and the science of light. Led by professional astrophotographers through our studio partners. No light pollution. No distractions. Just the deepest sky you have ever seen.
Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Group size
8–14 guests
Format
Co-branded with partner studio
What to expect
Astrophotography · 8 days
Nightly guided photography sessions (2-4 hours). Daytime editing and technique workshops. Equipment guidance (bring your own or borrow). Star mapping and celestial navigation. Works for beginners and advanced photographers alike.
From the journal
8 min
A Photographer's Guide to the Saharan Night Sky
Zero light pollution. Bortle Class 1 darkness. The Sahara is one of the last places on earth where you can photograph the Milky Way with the naked eye as witness.
10 min
The Milky Way Over Erg Chigaga: Shooting the Deepest Sky on Earth
At 3am in the Sahara, the galaxy is so bright it casts shadows on the dunes. A technical and emotional account of capturing the night sky at Erg Chigaga.
10 min
The Science of Disconnection: Why 8 Days Changes Your Biology
Cortisol drops by day three. Melatonin production increases by day five. By day seven, your nervous system has fundamentally recalibrated.