Exploring the desert through unforgettable treks

5 DAYS DESERT TREK

Departure from Marrakech – Immersion in nomadic culture in the heart of the majestic dunes

DAY 1: MARRAKECH – MHAMID DESERT

After breakfast, our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Marrakech for an 8am departure. You will cross the Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n'Tichka pass, with its picturesque Berber villages and spectacular landscapes. A visit to the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will introduce you to the traditional architecture of the region. Lunch break en route. At the end of the day, arrive in Mhamid, the gateway to the desert, and transfer by 4x4 (15 minutes) to the wild bivouac. Dinner by the fire and night under the stars or in a nomad tent.

DAY 2: MHAMID DESERT – SIDI NAJI

Wake up in the unique atmosphere of the desert, followed by breakfast. Departure with the camel caravan, accompanied by your team: guides, camel drivers, and cook. You will cross the plateau of ancient nomadic ruins and discover the first dunes and tamarisks. Lunch break in the shade of a tamarisk. In the afternoon, you can relax or explore the dunes to enjoy a magnificent sunset. Dinner around the fire with Sahrawi songs and night under the stars or under the nomadic tent, according to your preference.
Walking time: 3h30

DAY 3: SIDI NAJI – ERG ZAHAR

After breakfast, the caravan continues its march towards Erg Zahar, the famous howling dunes. As you advance, the desert changes: the tamarisks become rare, and the landscape reveals vast dunes sculpted by the wind. Set up camp for lunch, followed by a relaxing break. At the end of the afternoon, climb the dunes to watch a breathtaking sunset. Return to the bivouac for dinner, followed by an evening hosted by the nomads. Night under the stars or in the nomad tent.

DAY 4: ERG ZAHAR – ERG AIT OUNIRE

Breakfast, then departure towards the Draa Valley. You will cross varied landscapes, with a lunch break in the shade of a tamarisk tree. In the afternoon, continue to a well where the dromedaries will drink. The bivouac will be set up for your last evening in the desert, with a friendly dinner and moments of sharing. Night under the stars or in the nomad tent.
Walking time: 3h30

DAY 5: ERG AIT OUNIRE – MHAMID – MARRAKECH

After a last breakfast in the desert, return by 4x4 (about 1 hour) to Mhamid. You will take the road back to Marrakech, with lunch on the way. Arrival in Marrakech at the end of the day, where you will be transferred directly to your hotel or to the airport depending on your departure.

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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