Exploring the desert through unforgettable treks

Program

4 DAYS DESERT TREK

Departing from Marrakech – Enjoy the desert, we take care of everything!

DAY 1: MARRAKECH – MHAMID

Departure between 7:30 and 8:00 from Marrakech by taxi or minibus. Your adventure begins by crossing the High Atlas, with its picturesque Berber villages, to the famous Tizi n'Tichka pass, perched at an altitude of 2,260 m. You will then continue to Ouarzazate, where a visit to the Ait Benhaddou kasbah will allow you to discover this UNESCO World Heritage site. Lunch break in a restaurant on the way.
You will then cross the Draa Valley, known for its thousands of kasbahs and its lush palm grove, to finally reach Mhamid, the gateway to the desert. Transfer by 4x4 (15 minutes) to the wild bivouac for your first night under the stars. Welcome by our team, dinner around the fire, followed by an evening animated by the nomads. Night in the dunes or under a nomad tent.

DAY 2: MHAMID DESERT – SIDI NAJI

After breakfast, departure for a day of trekking with the camel caravan, accompanied by the camel drivers, the cook, and your guide. You will walk through fascinating landscapes: dry valleys, ergs and regs, discovering the varied flora of the desert. The bivouac will be set up in the middle of the dunes of Sidi Naji, a place rich in nomadic history and famous for its fossils. Admire a breathtaking sunset, before enjoying dinner. Night under the stars or in the nomadic tent.

DAY 3: SIDI NAJI – ERG ZAHAR

Early breakfast, then walk to the spectacular dunes of Erg Zahar, also called the howling dunes. The landscape becomes more and more impressive, with tamarisks becoming rare. After lunch in the shade of a tamarisk, we will continue to the majestic dunes. Once at the top, you will be amazed by the breathtaking view and the spectacular sunset. Set up camp for the night. Night under the stars or in a nomad tent.
Walking time: 3h30 to 4h30

DAY 4: ERG ZAHAR – MHAMID – MARRAKECH

After breakfast in the dunes, return to Mhamid by 4x4 (1h30 of track). Departure for Marrakech by car or minibus, with lunch on the way. Arrival in Marrakech at the end of the day, either at the hotel/riad or at the airport depending on your flight.

Tip: Arrive the day before day 1 to get your trek off to a good start.

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.

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