Exploring the desert through unforgettable treks

7-day trek from Marrakech

Live a unique experience in the desert, with family or friends!
Escape from everyday life, immerse yourself in the simplicity of nomadic life and share unforgettable moments far from the hustle and bustle of the modern world.

Detailed program:

Day 1: Marrakech – M’Hamid
Departure at 7:30/8 am by taxi or private minibus from Marrakech towards M'Hamid El Ghizlane. The journey will take you to discover Berber villages and the magnificent landscapes of the High Atlas, passing through the Tizi n'Tichka pass, at an altitude of 2,260 m. After lunch, continue to Ouarzazate, then the Draa Valley, famous for its thousand kasbahs and its palm grove. Arrival in M'Hamid, the gateway to the desert, and meet your team of camel drivers. Dinner and night in a wild bivouac under the stars.

Day 2: M’Hamid – Sidi Naji
Wake up in the desert followed by breakfast. Departure on a trek with the camel caravan, accompanied by your team of camel drivers, a cook and a guide. You will cross varied landscapes, punctuated by the calm and beauty of the desert. Bivouac set up in the middle of the dunes, with mint tea, lunch and nap under the tamarisks. At the end of the day, admire the sunset from the dunes. Evening around the fire, with nomadic songs. Night in a tent or under the stars.

Day 3: Sidi Naji – Erg Zahar
After breakfast, head to Erg Zahar, known as the "howling dunes". The tamarisks become scarce, giving way to grandiose panoramas. Lunch before reaching the majestic dunes, where you will enjoy the sunset. Bivouac in the heart of the dunes, under the stars or in a tent.
Walking time: 3h30 to 4h30

Day 4: Erg Zahar – Erg Aït Ounnir
Breakfast in the dunes, then departure for a day of trekking to a well to water the dromedaries. Crossing of the dried-up Draa Valley, with its diverse landscapes. Bivouac and lunch under a tamarisk tree. In the afternoon, free time before watching the sunset. Dinner and animated evening around the fire.
Walking time: 3h30

Day 5: Erg Aït Ounnir – Douibe Dunes
Departure after breakfast for a crossing of the dunes and tamarisks. Lunch under a large tamarisk, followed by moments of relaxation or walking. Evening with sand bread and dinner around the fire. Night under the stars or in a tent.
Walking time: 4h

Day 6: Douibe Dunes – M'Hamid Desert
Last day of trekking after breakfast. Long crossing of the dunes before reaching the fixed bivouac, with possibility of showering. Dinner and evening of exchange to close this week in the desert.
Walking time: 3h30

Day 7: M'Hamid Desert – Marrakech
Breakfast, then return to Marrakech. Stop at the village of Tamegroute, famous for its pottery. Lunch on the way, then arrival at the end of the day, either at your hotel or at the airport depending on your flight.
Arrival the day before recommended if you are travelling via Marrakech.

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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