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Duration

9 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

18 people

Languages

English, Espaniol, French, Italian

About this tour

9 Days Morocco Sahara Desert Trekking

9 Days Sahara Desert Trekking in Morocco takes you through the vast dunes of southern Morocco. You will be guided by a professional nomadic guide and camel handlers. A caravan of camels carries your luggage, allowing you to focus on the journey.

Experience the desert’s fascinating expanse, encounter nomads, and observe animal and plant life. The trek offers a chance to relax, disconnect, and enjoy the tranquility. The silence of the Moroccan Sahara desert creates an unforgettable setting, with breathtaking sunrises and sunsets.

Highlights

  • Authentic Sahara Desert Experience Walk through the vast dunes of southern Morocco with experienced nomadic guides and camel handlers.
  • Camel Caravan: Camels carry luggage and equipment, allowing you to fully enjoy the trek.
  • Nomadic Encounters: Meet and interact with local nomads in their traditional environment.
  • Nature Observation: Discover desert wildlife, including plants and animals, along the way.
  • Unforgettable Sunrises & Sunsets: Witness stunning desert landscapes at dawn and dusk.
  • Traditional Moroccan Cuisine: Enjoy meals freshly prepared by camel handlers, including bread baked in the sand.
  • Peaceful Atmosphere: Disconnect from the modern world and immerse yourself in the silence of the Sahara.
  • Flexible Departures: Treks are available from mid-September to mid-May, starting with a minimum of 2 participants on the date of your choice.
  • Overnight Bivouac: Sleep under the stars or in traditional desert tents for a truly immersive experience

Included/Excluded

  • Transfers Marrakech/M'hamid/Marrakech
  • 9 days of camel trekking in the desert
  • Camels for luggage and carrying equipment
  • 8 nights in bivouac in the desert (Tents, mattresses, and blankets are provided)
  • Full board during the trip
  • Guide/cook and camel drivers (Local guides speaking French)
  • Tourist promotion tax and tourist stay tax
  • Drinks (You need to buy mineral water in M'hamid)
  • Tips

Itinerary

 Day 1: MARRAKECH – M’HAMID

Depart from Marrakech in the morning. Your route will take you along the Tiffernine mountains before entering the Saghro massif, which you will cross via the Tizi n’Tinififft pass. You will then arrive at the beautiful Drâa Valley, with its ksours (fortified villages) and kasbahs, following this path until you reach M’hamid. There, you will meet the camel handlers. Dinner and overnight stay in a desert bivouac.

Day 2: M’HAMID – LAHNANICHE

After breakfast, begin your hike beyond the palm grove towards the dunes of Rass N’khel, then cross a stunning desert plateau. Lunch will be followed by continued trekking. At the end of the day, enjoy a beautiful sunset over the Lahnaniche dunes. Set up your bivouac for the night.

Day 3: LAHNANICHE – SIDI NAJI

The desert embraces us as we traverse a landscape of shifting ergs and rocky regs interspersed with tamarisk trees. The team will set up the bivouac for the night near the tomb of Sidi Naji, a revered pilgrimage site for the Nouaji people and Saharan women seeking marital blessings.

Day 4: SIDI NAJI – ERG ZAHAR

The caravan continues its journey through pristine desert landscapes, reaching the vast dunes of Erg Zahar. Enjoy the stunning sunset over the majestic dunes.

Day 5: ERG ZAHAR – ERG SMAR – ERG SADRA

Spend the morning enjoying the scenic views of Erg Smar. After a lunch break under the large tamarisk trees, continue your trek across the vast and flat Reg of Lawtid. Set up camp at Erg Sadra for the night

Day 6: ERG SADRA – OUED LAATACH – BOUGERN

Today, we head towards Bougern, crossing the dunes of Oued Laatach. We will set up our bivouac amidst the dunes of Bougern for the night.

Day 7: BOUGARN – OUED NAAM

Through dunes and tamarisk trees, the caravan continues its journey to Oued Naam, formerly populated by ostriches, which is reflected in its name (Naam = Ostriches).

Day 8: OUED NAAM – M’HAMID

Depart from Oued Naam and continue your trek through the Hamada du Drâa, a vast stony desert (reg) scattered with volcanic rocks. Return to M’hamid in the late afternoon, where you can rest and take a shower if desired. Overnight stay in a desert bivouac.

Day 9: M’HAMID – MARRAKECH

Transfer back to Marrakech, with a stop in Tamegroute to visit its pottery and ancient Quranic library. Lunch will be in Ouarzazate. Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon.

Durations

9 DAYS

Languages

English
Espaniol
French
Italian

Frequently asked questions

The treks are available from mid-September to mid-May, offering moderate temperatures ideal for desert exploration

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Warm clothing for cool desert nights

    Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)

    Sleeping bag (optional but recommended)

    Personal items and toiletries

 You will sleep in traditional bivouac tents or under the stars, with mattsses and blankets provided.

You will sleep in traditional bivouac tents or under the stars, with mattsses and blankets provided.

Yes, please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions or preferences.

Each person walks at their own pace, accompanied by camel handlers, allowing everyone to enjoy the journey comfortably.

Tour's Location

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From: €900,00

Owner

Saharavibe

Member Since 2025

Information Contact

Email

Contact.saharavibe@gmail.com

Website

www.saharavibe.com

Phone

+212771584706

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