Exploring the desert through unforgettable treks
7-day trek from M'Hamid
Program
The Great Dunes of the Sahara
7 days / 6 nights
This program is for sporty travelers looking for escape and freedom. An adventure that will take you to the highest and longest stretches of dunes in the region.
7 days / 6 nights
Daily walk: 4 hours
Level: Athletic
DAY 1
Team meeting in M'Hamid and departure from the village. We walk together for 4 hours to the rhythm of the slow steps of the dromedaries towards Sidi Naji, a mausoleum built in homage to the ancestor of our tribe, the Nouaji. Lunch and installation of the bivouac in this place dear to our hearts. Recharge your batteries, admire the beauty of the desert and share a moment of conviviality around a tea. After dinner, the first night will be spent under the starry sky.
DAY 2
After breakfast between the dunes, we walk 4 hours at the pace of the caravan towards Erg Zahar, the second highest dune in the region. Well-deserved lunch and free time to enjoy the magnificent landscapes, listen to the silence, and savor a tea with the nomadic guides. Let yourself be enchanted by the sunset from the top of the dune. In the evening, your guides will prepare a traditional meal for you, accompanied by sand bread cooked in the ashes, before spending the evening around the fire with songs and stories.
DAY 3
We continue our journey to Erg Sedra, another dune field, with a 4-hour walk. On the way, we pass by a well frequented by dromedaries during the wet seasons. Bivouac installed, enjoy another magical night under the Saharan sky.
DAY 4
After a good breakfast, we walk 4 hours to reach the impressive dunes of Erg Chegaga, the largest dune field in Morocco, stretching over 40 km. Climb to the top for a 360° panoramic view of the desert immensity.
DAY 5
We continue walking for 4 hours, punctuated by relaxing breaks, towards Bogarn, a site where nomadic tribes came with their caravans. Setting up camp for the evening, where you will hear stories of the traditions and stories of the region.
DAY 6
We walk together for 4 hours to reach a place where the dromedaries gather, taking advantage of more abundant vegetation in rainy periods. The camp is set up there for our last evening in the desert, under a starry sky.
DAY 7
The camp is dismantled, the camels are loaded, and we begin a 1h30 walk to the tamarisks of Aicha Moussa, near M'Hamid. Lunch, served in the shade of the tamarisks, offers a moment of rejuvenation. Return to M'Hamid, accompanied by the team and the camels. It is time to say goodbye, or perhaps see you soon.
Practical Information
• Access: M'Hamid El Ghizlane is accessible by bus or taxi.
• Accommodation: Nomadic bivouac between the dunes, with the possibility of sleeping under the stars or in a tent, depending on the weather and your preferences.
• Meals: Prepared with fresh produce by our team, including salads, tagines, and local specialties.
• Personalization: We adapt this trek according to your wishes: day in 4x4, specific itineraries, etc. Let us know your desires for a tailor-made experience.
The camels will carry the camping equipment and your personal belongings.
This trek is fully customizable: 4x4 day, modified itinerary, or other options according to your wishes. The dromedaries carry the equipment and your personal belongings.