7-day trip & family trek in the Moroccan desert

Your 7-day trek in the Moroccan desert begins this morning from your riad or accommodation in Marrakech. You will head towards the village of M'hamid, in southeastern Morocco, at the gateway to the desert. M'hamid is the last inhabited village before the vastness of the Sahara, a region of diverse landscapes that you will discover and where you will immerse yourself in the nomadic way of life. Travel will be by private vehicle, depending on the size of the group.

Along the way, we may stop in an Atlas Mountain village to admire exceptional panoramic views. You will also visit Aït Ben Haddou, near Ouarzazate, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will discover the history of this iconic fortress, known locally as a kasbah.

We then continue our journey to Oulad Otmane, in the Draa Valley, for lunch amidst oasis landscapes offering breathtaking views of the Anti-Atlas Mountains. The route continues through the magnificent Draa Valley, with its palm groves, oases, and the remains of ancient kasbahs along the famous "Road of a Hundred Kasbahs."

In the evening, you will spend the night with a local family in the village, or in a fixed and comfortable bivouac located in the heart of the desert.

Departure on foot, accompanied by our team and the camel caravan. The team is made up of local nomads, true experts of the desert who know its mystical trails.

The trek begins in the Sahara after the camels are loaded. We then head towards our first stop, the first leg of the trek. Tea and lunch are served in the shade of a tamarisk tree. You will walk alongside the guides and their camels, forming a true caravan, just like the nomads crossing the Sahara with rudimentary means. You will discover the vast landscapes of dunes, desert valleys, and the signs of desertification that surround us.

After a break, we continue our journey towards the shrine of Sidi Naji. According to oral tradition, this marabout lived 18 generations ago; an ancestral place steeped in history and local customs. In the evening, the camp is set up at the foot of the dunes. Enjoy a night in the desert, either in a tent or under the stars.

The one-night stay takes place in the heart of the dunes, surrounded by endless panoramas of sand formations mixed with ancient tamarisk trees.

After breakfast, we load the camp onto the camels and begin our trek across the dunes, taking the easiest paths and crossing a dried-up lake and scrubland. Along the way, you'll see how the desert landscape transforms from one area to another, following the secret trails known to the nomads.

We reach the magnificent Erg Zahar, the "screaming dunes," one of the most beautiful and best-preserved dune systems in Morocco, far from mass tourism. Lunch is served after we set up our nomadic camp.

In the afternoon, we climb the highest dune in Zahar, which offers impressive views and profound silence.

The night is spent under the stars, lulled by music and nomadic stories shared by your guides.

During our trek in the Sahara Desert, we get up at dawn to admire the sunrise over the golden dunes of Erg Zahar — an unforgettable moment in the calm of the Moroccan Sahara Desert.

On the last day of our trek, after breakfast, we leave Erg Zahar and head towards M'Hamid El Ghislane, with a peaceful picnic under the tamarisk trees along the way.

We continue our journey on foot with our camels through the enchanting desert landscapes. Upon our arrival in Lahdibat, we spend the night under the stars.

In the morning, we resume our journey towards M'hamid before continuing on to Ouarzazate, where we plan to arrive in the late evening.

After breakfast, we cross the dunes on foot to reach our vehicle, which is waiting for us a little further on, as our camp is located in the heart of the desert. We leave the dunes and head to the permanent camp, where you'll have time for a refreshing shower and to prepare for the long journey.

Our route then takes us through the stunning landscapes of the Draa Valley, skirting one of Morocco's most iconic palm groves, dotted with ancient kasbahs, oases, and traditional Berber villages. Throughout the journey, you'll be able to admire the contrast between the desert plains, the lush palm groves, and the spectacular mountain scenery.

We continue our journey towards Aït-Ben-Haddou and arrive in Marrakech in the evening, where your adventure will end.

Travel time: approximately 7 hours | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Riad

On the last day, we'll begin by exploring Marrakech, the Red City. Afterwards, transfer to the airport. End of your 7-day camel trek.

Meals: Breakfast