Overview

This is an experience that cannot be described or explained but once you have sampled it you will want to return in the future. Finding the ideal camping area for the evening, and sitting on the dunes watching a breath-taking sunset is one of the most picturesque experiences and one that you will never forget. At night clear skies filled with bright stars and the silence of the desert surrounding you makes for a vivid contrast to the intensity of Marrakech at night.

Each day you will trek, supported by your guide and camel team to your next camp site. Your private cook will make sure that you have delicious meals whenever you are ready to stop and eat.

Trekking in the Sahara Desert will provide you with an experience that you can’t get with any other company in Marrakech. We are happy to lengthen or shorten the trekking part and also build in some other places to visit if you prefer. Just get in touch and tell us what you want and we will build a perfect itinerary for you.

Trek Grading:

Arrive at Marrakech airport then transfer and overnight in a local hotel. If your flight times allow a guided tour of the Imperial City of Marrakech can be arranged taking in sights such as Koutoubia Mosque, La Medersa Ben Youssef (Koranic School) and the Souks. The city has the largest traditional market (Souk) in Morocco and also has one of the busiest squares in Africa the Place D’Jamma El Fna. The square bustles with acrobats, storytellers, water sellers, dancers, and musicians. By night the square is filled with food stalls, becoming a huge open-air restaurant.

Day 2: Marrakech – Col Tichka (2260m) – Ouarzazate – Agdz Draa Valley – Zagora – Faija

After breakfast we will travel down towards Ouarzazate (commonly known as the Gateway to the Desert) via Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260m). We will visit the famous Glaoui Kasbah of Telouet and then continue on to Agdz and Zagora. We will finally arrive at Faija, where the camp is set up ready for us.

Day 3: Plateau Faija – djbel Bani – Col Oum Laachar – Oued Lemhasser – Oasis

After breakfast we will start walking on the desert plateau and pass farms at the foot of djebel Bani. We will ascend the famous pass Oum Laachar which will take us to Oued Lemhasser.

Day 4: Oued Lemhasser – Chegaga Dunes

We leave Oued Lemhasser and walk towards the beautiful dunes of Chegaga where we will spend the night in a camp between the dunes.

Day 5: Chegaga Dunes – Bougarn Dunes

Walking in the heart of the desert, we leave the Chegaga Dunes and head to the stunning Bougern Dunes where we will camp for the night.

Day 6: Bougarn Dunes – Oued Naam

After breakfast we leave the Bougarn Dunes and cross the Oued Naam, where the camp will be set up for us.

Day 7: Oued Naam – Mhamid Dunes – Zagora – Marrakech

This is our last day in this beautiful landscape. We return to Zagora via the Mhamid Dunes, finally transferring back to Marrakech.

The Price will vary depending on

• Type of accommodation requested in Marrakech
• Special offers
• Age of participants
• Number of participants
• High and Low Season

Departures

All prices are based on a minimum of 2 people on the tour.

Questions