
Experience Highlights
- 5 days of private Sahara Desert trek
- Camels to carry your luggage
- Erg Chegaga, the largest dunes in Morocco
- English-speaking Guide
Experience Overview
Desert trekking is a Moroccan tradition, as nomads accompanied by their camels have done for centuries. Â Following in their footsteps is this unforgettable experience into the Sahara Desert departing from Marrakech. Â Trekking on the edge of a dune in the late afternoon with nothing around you but sand, tranquility and open blue sky. Â Finding the ideal camping area for the evening and sitting on the dunes to watch a breathtaking sunset. Â Dinner in the open air, with clear skies filled with bright stars and the silence of the desert surrounding you. Â No words can fully explain the cathartic powers of the desert; it simply must be experienced.
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech - Faija
Departing Marrakech at 8 am, we drive along a beautiful mountain road with unforgettable scenery, through the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2260m above sea level.  We pass through the towns of  Ouarzazate and Zagora, the gateway to the desert, enjoying the palm groves and changing scenery.  Our direction changes just before the famous sign that says, “52 Days to Timbuktu,” as we continue along the plateau of Faija.
Overnight at a camp in Faija.
Total distance: 400 km, with breaks
Day 2: Faija - Oued Mhasser
After breakfast and loading the camels, we start our hike by crossing the pass of Oum Laachar. Â Continuing along a dry river, we pass a hidden oasis between the mountains. Â This is followed by short climbs and descents until we reach our camp on the riverbank of Oued Mhasser.
Total trek: 17 km (approx. 5 hours)
Day 3: Oued Mhasser - Chegaga
We begin our trek today along the river of Oued Mhasser and cross a pebbly desert. Â If the day is clear, we can begin to see the great dunes of Chegaga, which appear more impressive the closer we get. Â After arriving at our camp, we will enjoy an amazing sunset over the dunes. As the stars come out, we relax in traditional tents and have a tasty meal around the campfire.
Total trek: 20 km (5-6 hours)
Day 4: Chegaga - Bougarne
If you wake up early, you can enjoy a breathtaking sunrise on the dunes.  After breakfast, our trek takes us across a dry lake and rocky desert to reach Oued Laatach (‘River of Thirst’) and along the way see nomad camps with their flock of goats.  We cross another rocky desert to reach our camp near the dunes of Bougarne.  These dunes are smaller than those of Chegaga, but still provide panoramic views across the landscape.
Total trek: 16 km (approx. 5 hours)
Day 5: Bougarne - Oued Naam
Our trek today is across a rocky desert plateau, which gives a mineral edge to the landscape. Â Tonight’s camp is next to Oued Naam, with its famous well. Â We can have a wash to freshen up, but must be conscious of this fragile resource.
Total trek: 16km (approx. 5 1/2 hours)
Day 6: Oued Naam - Mhamid - Marrakech
Today’s departure is very early because of a long day ahead. Â We trek across a plateau of small dunes, then through the forest of Tamaris. Â Around noon, we arrive in the village of Mhamid, the last village before the vast Sahara. Â We say goodbye to our team of camel drivers and drive back to Marrakech, passing though Zagora and Ouarzazate. Â We overnight in Marrakech before your departure the following day.
Total trek: 3 hours, plus 8 hours driving
Day 7: Marrakech
We will drop you off at the Marrakech Airport, according to your flight schedule.
Day 1: Marrakech - Faija
Departing Marrakech at 8 am, we drive along a beautiful mountain road with unforgettable scenery, through the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2260m above sea level.  We pass through the towns of  Ouarzazate and Zagora, the gateway to the desert, enjoying the palm groves and changing scenery.  Our direction changes just before the famous sign that says, “52 Days to Timbuktu,” as we continue along the plateau of Faija.
Overnight at a camp in Faija.
Total distance: 400 km, with breaks
Day 2: Faija - Oued Mhasser
After breakfast and loading the camels, we start our hike by crossing the pass of Oum Laachar. Â Continuing along a dry river, we pass a hidden oasis between the mountains. Â This is followed by short climbs and descents until we reach our camp on the riverbank of Oued Mhasser.
Total trek: 17 km (approx. 5 hours)
Day 3: Oued Mhasser - Chegaga
We begin our trek today along the river of Oued Mhasser and cross a pebbly desert. Â If the day is clear, we can begin to see the great dunes of Chegaga, which appear more impressive the closer we get. Â After arriving at our camp, we will enjoy an amazing sunset over the dunes. As the stars come out, we relax in traditional tents and have a tasty meal around the campfire.
Total trek: 20 km (5-6 hours)
Day 4: Chegaga - Bougarne
If you wake up early, you can enjoy a breathtaking sunrise on the dunes.  After breakfast, our trek takes us across a dry lake and rocky desert to reach Oued Laatach (‘River of Thirst’) and along the way see nomad camps with their flock of goats.  We cross another rocky desert to reach our camp near the dunes of Bougarne.  These dunes are smaller than those of Chegaga, but still provide panoramic views across the landscape.
Total trek: 16 km (approx. 5 hours)
Day 5: Bougarne - Oued Naam
Our trek today is across a rocky desert plateau, which gives a mineral edge to the landscape. Â Tonight’s camp is next to Oued Naam, with its famous well. Â We can have a wash to freshen up, but must be conscious of this fragile resource.
Total trek: 16km (approx. 5 1/2 hours)
Day 6: Oued Naam - Mhamid - Marrakech
Today’s departure is very early because of a long day ahead. Â We trek across a plateau of small dunes, then through the forest of Tamaris. Â Around noon, we arrive in the village of Mhamid, the last village before the vast Sahara. Â We say goodbye to our team of camel drivers and drive back to Marrakech, passing though Zagora and Ouarzazate. Â We overnight in Marrakech before your departure the following day.
Total trek: 3 hours, plus 8 hours driving
Day 7: Marrakech
We will drop you off at the Marrakech Airport, according to your flight schedule.
Day 1: Marrakech - Faija
Departing Marrakech at 8 am, we drive along a beautiful mountain road with unforgettable scenery, through the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2260m above sea level.  We pass through the towns of  Ouarzazate and Zagora, the gateway to the desert, enjoying the palm groves and changing scenery.  Our direction changes just before the famous sign that says, “52 Days to Timbuktu,” as we continue along the plateau of Faija.
Overnight at a camp in Faija.
Total distance: 400 km, with breaks
Day 2: Faija - Oued Mhasser
After breakfast and loading the camels, we start our hike by crossing the pass of Oum Laachar. Â Continuing along a dry river, we pass a hidden oasis between the mountains. Â This is followed by short climbs and descents until we reach our camp on the riverbank of Oued Mhasser.
Total trek: 17 km (approx. 5 hours)
Day 3: Oued Mhasser - Chegaga
We begin our trek today along the river of Oued Mhasser and cross a pebbly desert. Â If the day is clear, we can begin to see the great dunes of Chegaga, which appear more impressive the closer we get. Â After arriving at our camp, we will enjoy an amazing sunset over the dunes. As the stars come out, we relax in traditional tents and have a tasty meal around the campfire.
Total trek: 20 km (5-6 hours)
Day 4: Chegaga - Bougarne
If you wake up early, you can enjoy a breathtaking sunrise on the dunes.  After breakfast, our trek takes us across a dry lake and rocky desert to reach Oued Laatach (‘River of Thirst’) and along the way see nomad camps with their flock of goats.  We cross another rocky desert to reach our camp near the dunes of Bougarne.  These dunes are smaller than those of Chegaga, but still provide panoramic views across the landscape.
Total trek: 16 km (approx. 5 hours)
Day 5: Bougarne - Oued Naam
Our trek today is across a rocky desert plateau, which gives a mineral edge to the landscape. Â Tonight’s camp is next to Oued Naam, with its famous well. Â We can have a wash to freshen up, but must be conscious of this fragile resource.
Total trek: 16km (approx. 5 1/2 hours)
Day 6: Oued Naam - Mhamid - Marrakech
Today’s departure is very early because of a long day ahead. Â We trek across a plateau of small dunes, then through the forest of Tamaris. Â Around noon, we arrive in the village of Mhamid, the last village before the vast Sahara. Â We say goodbye to our team of camel drivers and drive back to Marrakech, passing though Zagora and Ouarzazate. Â We overnight in Marrakech before your departure the following day.
Total trek: 3 hours, plus 8 hours driving
Day 7: Marrakech
We will drop you off at the Marrakech Airport, according to your flight schedule.
Day 1: Marrakech - Faija
Departing Marrakech at 8 am, we drive along a beautiful mountain road with unforgettable scenery, through the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2260m above sea level.  We pass through the towns of  Ouarzazate and Zagora, the gateway to the desert, enjoying the palm groves and changing scenery.  Our direction changes just before the famous sign that says, “52 Days to Timbuktu,” as we continue along the plateau of Faija.
Overnight at a camp in Faija.
Total distance: 400 km, with breaks
Day 2: Faija - Oued Mhasser
After breakfast and loading the camels, we start our hike by crossing the pass of Oum Laachar. Â Continuing along a dry river, we pass a hidden oasis between the mountains. Â This is followed by short climbs and descents until we reach our camp on the riverbank of Oued Mhasser.
Total trek: 17 km (approx. 5 hours)
Day 3: Oued Mhasser - Chegaga
We begin our trek today along the river of Oued Mhasser and cross a pebbly desert. Â If the day is clear, we can begin to see the great dunes of Chegaga, which appear more impressive the closer we get. Â After arriving at our camp, we will enjoy an amazing sunset over the dunes. As the stars come out, we relax in traditional tents and have a tasty meal around the campfire.
Total trek: 20 km (5-6 hours)
Day 4: Chegaga - Bougarne
If you wake up early, you can enjoy a breathtaking sunrise on the dunes.  After breakfast, our trek takes us across a dry lake and rocky desert to reach Oued Laatach (‘River of Thirst’) and along the way see nomad camps with their flock of goats.  We cross another rocky desert to reach our camp near the dunes of Bougarne.  These dunes are smaller than those of Chegaga, but still provide panoramic views across the landscape.
Total trek: 16 km (approx. 5 hours)
Day 5: Bougarne - Oued Naam
Our trek today is across a rocky desert plateau, which gives a mineral edge to the landscape. Â Tonight’s camp is next to Oued Naam, with its famous well. Â We can have a wash to freshen up, but must be conscious of this fragile resource.
Total trek: 16km (approx. 5 1/2 hours)
Day 6: Oued Naam - Mhamid - Marrakech
Today’s departure is very early because of a long day ahead. Â We trek across a plateau of small dunes, then through the forest of Tamaris. Â Around noon, we arrive in the village of Mhamid, the last village before the vast Sahara. Â We say goodbye to our team of camel drivers and drive back to Marrakech, passing though Zagora and Ouarzazate. Â We overnight in Marrakech before your departure the following day.
Total trek: 3 hours, plus 8 hours driving
Day 7: Marrakech
We will drop you off at the Marrakech Airport, according to your flight schedule.
Day 1: Marrakech - Faija
Departing Marrakech at 8 am, we drive along a beautiful mountain road with unforgettable scenery, through the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2260m above sea level.  We pass through the towns of  Ouarzazate and Zagora, the gateway to the desert, enjoying the palm groves and changing scenery.  Our direction changes just before the famous sign that says, “52 Days to Timbuktu,” as we continue along the plateau of Faija.
Overnight at a camp in Faija.
Total distance: 400 km, with breaks
Day 2: Faija - Oued Mhasser
After breakfast and loading the camels, we start our hike by crossing the pass of Oum Laachar. Â Continuing along a dry river, we pass a hidden oasis between the mountains. Â This is followed by short climbs and descents until we reach our camp on the riverbank of Oued Mhasser.
Total trek: 17 km (approx. 5 hours)
Day 3: Oued Mhasser - Chegaga
We begin our trek today along the river of Oued Mhasser and cross a pebbly desert. Â If the day is clear, we can begin to see the great dunes of Chegaga, which appear more impressive the closer we get. Â After arriving at our camp, we will enjoy an amazing sunset over the dunes. As the stars come out, we relax in traditional tents and have a tasty meal around the campfire.
Total trek: 20 km (5-6 hours)
Day 4: Chegaga - Bougarne
If you wake up early, you can enjoy a breathtaking sunrise on the dunes.  After breakfast, our trek takes us across a dry lake and rocky desert to reach Oued Laatach (‘River of Thirst’) and along the way see nomad camps with their flock of goats.  We cross another rocky desert to reach our camp near the dunes of Bougarne.  These dunes are smaller than those of Chegaga, but still provide panoramic views across the landscape.
Total trek: 16 km (approx. 5 hours)
Day 5: Bougarne - Oued Naam
Our trek today is across a rocky desert plateau, which gives a mineral edge to the landscape. Â Tonight’s camp is next to Oued Naam, with its famous well. Â We can have a wash to freshen up, but must be conscious of this fragile resource.
Total trek: 16km (approx. 5 1/2 hours)
Day 6: Oued Naam - Mhamid - Marrakech
Today’s departure is very early because of a long day ahead. Â We trek across a plateau of small dunes, then through the forest of Tamaris. Â Around noon, we arrive in the village of Mhamid, the last village before the vast Sahara. Â We say goodbye to our team of camel drivers and drive back to Marrakech, passing though Zagora and Ouarzazate. Â We overnight in Marrakech before your departure the following day.
Total trek: 3 hours, plus 8 hours driving
Day 7: Marrakech
We will drop you off at the Marrakech Airport, according to your flight schedule.
Day 1: Marrakech - Faija
Departing Marrakech at 8 am, we drive along a beautiful mountain road with unforgettable scenery, through the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2260m above sea level.  We pass through the towns of  Ouarzazate and Zagora, the gateway to the desert, enjoying the palm groves and changing scenery.  Our direction changes just before the famous sign that says, “52 Days to Timbuktu,” as we continue along the plateau of Faija.
Overnight at a camp in Faija.
Total distance: 400 km, with breaks
Day 2: Faija - Oued Mhasser
After breakfast and loading the camels, we start our hike by crossing the pass of Oum Laachar. Â Continuing along a dry river, we pass a hidden oasis between the mountains. Â This is followed by short climbs and descents until we reach our camp on the riverbank of Oued Mhasser.
Total trek: 17 km (approx. 5 hours)
Day 3: Oued Mhasser - Chegaga
We begin our trek today along the river of Oued Mhasser and cross a pebbly desert. Â If the day is clear, we can begin to see the great dunes of Chegaga, which appear more impressive the closer we get. Â After arriving at our camp, we will enjoy an amazing sunset over the dunes. As the stars come out, we relax in traditional tents and have a tasty meal around the campfire.
Total trek: 20 km (5-6 hours)
Day 4: Chegaga - Bougarne
If you wake up early, you can enjoy a breathtaking sunrise on the dunes.  After breakfast, our trek takes us across a dry lake and rocky desert to reach Oued Laatach (‘River of Thirst’) and along the way see nomad camps with their flock of goats.  We cross another rocky desert to reach our camp near the dunes of Bougarne.  These dunes are smaller than those of Chegaga, but still provide panoramic views across the landscape.
Total trek: 16 km (approx. 5 hours)
Day 5: Bougarne - Oued Naam
Our trek today is across a rocky desert plateau, which gives a mineral edge to the landscape. Â Tonight’s camp is next to Oued Naam, with its famous well. Â We can have a wash to freshen up, but must be conscious of this fragile resource.
Total trek: 16km (approx. 5 1/2 hours)
Day 6: Oued Naam - Mhamid - Marrakech
Today’s departure is very early because of a long day ahead. Â We trek across a plateau of small dunes, then through the forest of Tamaris. Â Around noon, we arrive in the village of Mhamid, the last village before the vast Sahara. Â We say goodbye to our team of camel drivers and drive back to Marrakech, passing though Zagora and Ouarzazate. Â We overnight in Marrakech before your departure the following day.
Total trek: 3 hours, plus 8 hours driving
Day 7: Marrakech
We will drop you off at the Marrakech Airport, according to your flight schedule.
Day 1: Marrakech - Faija
Departing Marrakech at 8 am, we drive along a beautiful mountain road with unforgettable scenery, through the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2260m above sea level.  We pass through the towns of  Ouarzazate and Zagora, the gateway to the desert, enjoying the palm groves and changing scenery.  Our direction changes just before the famous sign that says, “52 Days to Timbuktu,” as we continue along the plateau of Faija.
Overnight at a camp in Faija.
Total distance: 400 km, with breaks
Day 2: Faija - Oued Mhasser
After breakfast and loading the camels, we start our hike by crossing the pass of Oum Laachar. Â Continuing along a dry river, we pass a hidden oasis between the mountains. Â This is followed by short climbs and descents until we reach our camp on the riverbank of Oued Mhasser.
Total trek: 17 km (approx. 5 hours)
Day 3: Oued Mhasser - Chegaga
We begin our trek today along the river of Oued Mhasser and cross a pebbly desert. Â If the day is clear, we can begin to see the great dunes of Chegaga, which appear more impressive the closer we get. Â After arriving at our camp, we will enjoy an amazing sunset over the dunes. As the stars come out, we relax in traditional tents and have a tasty meal around the campfire.
Total trek: 20 km (5-6 hours)
Day 4: Chegaga - Bougarne
If you wake up early, you can enjoy a breathtaking sunrise on the dunes.  After breakfast, our trek takes us across a dry lake and rocky desert to reach Oued Laatach (‘River of Thirst’) and along the way see nomad camps with their flock of goats.  We cross another rocky desert to reach our camp near the dunes of Bougarne.  These dunes are smaller than those of Chegaga, but still provide panoramic views across the landscape.
Total trek: 16 km (approx. 5 hours)
Day 5: Bougarne - Oued Naam
Our trek today is across a rocky desert plateau, which gives a mineral edge to the landscape. Â Tonight’s camp is next to Oued Naam, with its famous well. Â We can have a wash to freshen up, but must be conscious of this fragile resource.
Total trek: 16km (approx. 5 1/2 hours)
Day 6: Oued Naam - Mhamid - Marrakech
Today’s departure is very early because of a long day ahead. Â We trek across a plateau of small dunes, then through the forest of Tamaris. Â Around noon, we arrive in the village of Mhamid, the last village before the vast Sahara. Â We say goodbye to our team of camel drivers and drive back to Marrakech, passing though Zagora and Ouarzazate. Â We overnight in Marrakech before your departure the following day.
Total trek: 3 hours, plus 8 hours driving
Day 7: Marrakech
We will drop you off at the Marrakech Airport, according to your flight schedule.
What's Included
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