• The gates of the desert
  • The gates of the desert
  • The gates of the desert
  • The gates of the desert
  • The gates of the desert
  • The gates of the desert
  • The gates of the desert
  • The gates of the desert
  • The gates of the desert
Ouarzazate

The gates of the desert

4,5/5 (8 reviews)
Réf : MTAZ5

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    8 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Atlas Mountains / Ouarzazate
  • Age
    From 16 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    83.95 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
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In a few words

Yearning for escape and serenity? This trip is for you! Over six days, experience the true desert, passing through palm groves, gorges, and villages. You're invited to a gentle introduction to this mineral landscape in the company of your camel driver from the Ait Atta tribe and your French-speaking cook. This trip offers a genuine opportunity to discover the diverse "faces" of the desert. Our local team will guide you and show you the way while treating you to delicious meals in the heart of the desert.

The highlights

  • 4 days in the desert for an introduction to the Sahara
  • The different "faces" of the desert: dunes, rocks, gorges, palm groves and oases
  • Enjoy real feasts in the middle of the desert
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Beginner

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.

In figures

Autre

  • Average duration/day: 3h

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a local French-speaking guide, who will accompany you throughout your stay. Our guides are chosen for their specific knowledge of a geographical area, their field experience and their passion for helping you discover their country.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
  • map

    Arrival in Marrakech

    • Accommodation 3-star hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Welcome to Morocco. Your adventure begins today in Marrakech. Upon arrival, you can check into your hotel. If you have time, you can enjoy a stroll to discover the diverse charm of Marrakech.

    Day 1

Note

PLEASE NOTE

Don't hesitate to contact us to adjust the duration or personalize your stay. Our destination experts will be delighted to help you create a trip that meets your expectations!
The program was established based on the latest information available at the time of writing. Unforeseen circumstances are always possible, and situations beyond our control may alter the itinerary. Depending on weather and operational conditions, your driver reserves the right to modify this route to ensure the best possible experience and your safety.

Accommodation

🏨 3-star hotel - Days 1 to 2, 7

Bivouacs:
Chosen for their tranquility and spectacular locations, ideally near a water source, you will be staying in tents designed for three people (though the manufacturer recommends them). For your comfort, each tent includes 5cm thick foam mattresses and a personalized fitted sheet. A mess tent, a traditional Berber tent, is provided for your meals and evening gatherings. Finally, where possible, we set up a "shower" tent (where you can wash completely in privacy, but it's not a proper shower!) and a toilet tent for your convenience.

Access

Departure
Ouarzazate
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
Ouarzazate
Day 8
In Ouarzazate, at the end of the day on day 4.

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport is

Price details

The price includes

  • 2 nights in a hotel in Ouarzazate
  • 3 nights camping (equipment included)
  • Full board except for dinners on the first and last day
  • Local transfers to and from Ouarzazate
  • The local team of camel drivers and cooks
  • A French-speaking guide during your trek

The price does not include

  1. International flights
  2. Personal expenses
  3. Drinks
  4. Dinners in Ouarzazate Day 1 and Day 6
  5. Tips for the local staff (at your discretion)

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
4,5/5
(8 reviews)
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Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
v

vallot

may 2025
Translated from French

Second very successful experience with Decathlon Travel and ***

Published on 20/05/2025
J

Joseph

march 2025
Translated from French
A refreshing and relaxing trip, very well organized. A wide variety of landscapes were traversed. A trek truly suitable for beginners.
Published on 27/03/2025
G

Gaetan

february 2025
Published on 22/02/2025

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
4,5/5
(8 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
v

vallot

may 2025
Translated from French

Second very successful experience with Decathlon Travel and ***

Published on 20/05/2025
J

Joseph

march 2025
Translated from French
A refreshing and relaxing trip, very well organized. A wide variety of landscapes were traversed. A trek truly suitable for beginners.
Published on 27/03/2025
G

Gaetan

february 2025
Published on 22/02/2025
F

Fabrice

october 2024
Translated from French
A wonderful family getaway with our three teenagers; experiences that will leave us with amazing memories! Thank you to Saïd, our friendly guide, for his resourcefulness and all the shared moments. He found the perfect balance for our family between shared experiences, activities, and relaxation. Thank you to Mohammed, our fantastic cook, who even in the middle of the desert prepared delicious and beautiful meals for us; thank you to Brahim and Hassan, our camel drivers, who transported our luggage without a hitch (even the fresh eggs were intact) and who also shared their culture with us. We highly recommend this trekking experience amidst beautiful and diverse landscapes: oases, desert, dunes; simply fantastic! :-)
  • Fabrice
Published on 27/10/2024
F

Fabienne

october 2024
Translated from French

Back in France since last night! We are absolutely thrilled with our trip to Morocco! I want to thank Decathlon Travel for the speed and smoothness of our communication. I will definitely recommend your company to everyone I know. I also want to thank *** for the same reasons, for answering my questions, etc. A special thank you to Saïd, our guide for the trip, the camel team, and Lassan, the cook. They are all very professional, respectful, and attentive! Lassan, the cook, prepared extraordinary, colorful, and delicious dishes for us, always with a smile. The camel drivers do an exceptional job, always discreet! And our guide, Saïd, is such a kind and caring person! Saïd led us to wonderful, indescribable places, always with our well-being in mind. A guide who truly shared his knowledge with us! It was an incredible experience. Thank you so much!

  • Fabienne
Published on 16/10/2024
C

Claire

november 2023
Translated from French
A superb desert experience and a wonderful immersion in Moroccan culture. Different and magnificent landscapes every day. Our guide shared all his knowledge with us, and the cook delighted us with all the typical Moroccan dishes (tagines, couscous, batbout, thousand-hole crepes, etc.).
Published on 04/12/2023
C

Claire

november 2023
Translated from French

A superb experience in the desert and a beautiful glimpse into Moroccan culture.
Different and magnificent landscapes every day.
Our guide shared all his knowledge with us and the cook delighted us with all the typical Moroccan dishes (tagines, couscous, batbout, thousand-hole crepes, etc.)

Published on 04/12/2023
C

Carole

november 2023
Published on 24/11/2023
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Our partner team

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Based in the heart of Marrakech, our local partner's team comprises around fifty trilingual and creative experts. Since 2004, under the leadership of Hala, a passionate astro-tourism enthusiast, they have been designing immersive and responsible journeys throughout Morocco. Traveling with them means choosing a positive impact: every experience, from traditional lunches in kasbahs with women's associations to stargazing evenings with Gnawa musicians, is designed so that your adventure directly supports local communities.
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