DESERT TREKKING IN MOROCCO
Ready for the Adventure of a Lifetime?
If you dream of exploring the vast expanses of the Moroccan desert, walking on the golden dunes of the Sahara, and living an authentic experience at the heart of nature, you’re in the right place. We specialise in organising desert treks in Morocco, suited to every level of adventurer.
- Majestic dunes of Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga
- Sunrise and sunset over the Sahara
- Nomadic camp under the stars
- Meeting nomadic tribes
- Camel trekking
SAMPLE ITINERARY
5-Day Trek from M'Hamid
Day 1 — Arrival in M'Hamid
Welcome on arrival, short camel ride to the first camp. Dinner and night under the stars in a traditional nomadic camp.
Day 2 — Sidi Naji Dunes
Trekking through the Sidi Naji dunes, famous for their pristine beauty. Lunch under a shaded tent, then on to the evening camp.
Day 3 — Erg Zahar, the Howling Dune
Early morning departure to explore Erg Zahar, known for the sound the wind makes on its dunes. Sunset from the summit, dinner around a campfire.
Day 4 — Sacred Oasis and Erg Chigaga
Departure for the Sacred Oasis, a traditional resting place for caravans, then trekking to Erg Chigaga, the largest dunes in the region.
Day 5 — Return to M'Hamid
Sunrise over the dunes, breakfast, then a camel ride back to M’Hamid and transfer to your next destination.
EXPLORE MORE
Explore Our Other Desert Treks
This 5-day M’Hamid trek is just one of our itineraries. Browse the rest of our camel treks, bivouac nights and 4×4 excursions across the Moroccan Sahara.
2 Days / 1 Night — Bivouac (Afternoon)
2-day, 1-night desert bivouac from M’Hamid El Ghizlane: camel ride into the Erg Chegaga dunes, dinner and stargazing in a nomad camp. Afternoon departure.
2 Days / 1 Night — Bivouac (Morning)
2-day, 1-night desert bivouac from M’Hamid El Ghizlane: camel ride into the Erg Chegaga dunes, dinner and stargazing in a nomad camp. Morning departure.
2 Days / 1 Night — Erg Zahar Wild Camp
A 2-day wild camping escape to the Erg Zahar dunes, known as the ‘howling dune’: camel trek, wild camp and a night under the Sahara stars.
3 Days / 2 Nights — Tent & Bivouac
3-day desert trip from M’Hamid: a night in a nomad tent and a night in bivouac among the Erg Chegaga dunes, with camel trekking under the stars.
4 Days / 3 Nights — Berber Tent & Bivouac (Option 1)
4-day desert immersion from M’Hamid: nights between a traditional Berber tent and bivouac camps in the Erg Chegaga dunes, with camel treks across the Sahara.
4 Days / 3 Nights — Berber Tent & Bivouac (Option 2)
4-day desert immersion from M’Hamid: a different route through the Erg Chegaga region, alternating Berber tent nights with bivouac camps under the stars.
2 Days / 1 Night — Erg Chegaga 4x4 (Morning)
2-day, 1-night 4×4 excursion to the Erg Chegaga dunes: sacred oasis visit, camel ride and bivouac night in the Moroccan Sahara. Morning departure.
2 Days / 1 Night — Erg Chegaga 4x4 (Afternoon)
2-day, 1-night 4×4 excursion to the Erg Chegaga dunes: sacred oasis visit, camel ride and bivouac night in the Moroccan Sahara. Afternoon departure.
3 Days / 2 Nights — Erg Zahar & Erg Chegaga
3-day desert tour combining two dune regions in one trip: Erg Zahar and Erg Chegaga, with wild camp and fixed bivouac nights, sandboarding optional.
4 Days / 3 Nights — Erg Zahar Camel Trek
A 4-day camel trek to the Erg Zahar dunes: quiet desert trails, nomad camps and star-filled nights far from the crowds of the Moroccan Sahara.
6 Days / 5 Nights — Erg Chegaga Camel Trek
A 6-day deep desert immersion: our longest camel trek through several dune systems and wild camps in the heart of the Moroccan Sahara.
7 Days / 6 Nights — Erg Zahar & Erg Chegaga Combined
Our longest trek: a 7-day combined camel trek across two desert regions and dunes over 50 metres high, deep in the Moroccan Sahara.
3 Days / 2 Nights — Erg Chegaga from M'Hamid
A 3-day desert excursion from M’Hamid El Ghizlane to the Erg Chegaga dunes: camel trekking, bivouac nights and authentic nomadic hospitality.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
A Worry-Free Experience
- Transfers to and from your accommodation in Marrakech or Ouarzazate
- Experienced English/French-speaking guides
- Nights in a fully-equipped nomadic camp
- All meals during the trek, prepared with local ingredients
- Camel trekking for full immersion
- 24/7 assistance throughout the trek
Tailor-Made Experiences
Every trek is personalised to your preferences and level.
Experienced Guides
Our local guides know the Moroccan desert inside out.
Sustainable Tourism
We respect the desert's fragile ecosystems.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Travellers Say
“The desert trek in Morocco with this team was the best experience of my life! The scenery was breathtaking, and the guides’ welcome was exceptional.”
— Marie D., Paris
“An incredible trip, perfectly organised from start to finish. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to discover the Sahara.”
— Jean P., Lyon
Phone
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Address
Dar Yaya, Dour Aarib, M'Hamid 47402, Morocco
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