In summary
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Sports
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Duration4 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationAtlas Mountains / Marrakech
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AgeFrom 8 - 80 years
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CO₂-Emissions245.06 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
English
In a few words
Discover the magic of the Sahara on a 4-day trek departing from Marrakech . This accessible immersion introduces you to the nomadic way of life amidst breathtaking landscapes: sand dunes, endless plateaus, and hidden oases. Accompanied by local guides , you'll experience the silence of the desert and the conviviality of evenings around a campfire under a unique starry sky.
This trek in the Moroccan desert is ideal for those seeking a unique experience that is ecological, cultural, and full of adventure. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit Aït-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the picturesque Draa Valley, dotted with palm groves, villages, and ancient kasbahs.
The highlights
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Ideal for a first-time exploration of the Moroccan desert
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Nights under the stars or in a tent
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Visit the Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou and the Drâa Valley
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
In figures
Trekking
- Average duration/day: 3h30
- Average distance/day: 10 km
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 1h
- Average distance/day: 5 km
Management
An immersion into the heart of Berber nomadic culture
During this trek, you will be accompanied by a team of experienced nomads, all born in the desert. Cheerful, attentive, generous, kind, and always with a touch of humor, they will be happy to share their culture, history, and way of life with you, which you will discover over the course of the days.
If you wish, you can fully participate in camp life: preparing traditional bread, setting up the tent, lighting the fire or sharing a friendly moment around the fire under the stars.
An authentic and human experience, in total immersion in the nomadic Sahrawi culture, in the heart of the Sahara desert.
Our local team takes great care of you from the start to the end of your hike, to make this experience an unforgettable memory.
It is composed of experienced guides, not all of whom are French-speaking.
Program
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Marrakech - Atlas Mountains - Agdz - Mhamid
- Transportation Car - 07h - 450km
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
An early morning departure from Marrakech heads southeast to M'hamid , on the edge of the desert. Along the way, a first stop offers stunning panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains , with a possible visit to a traditional village. Next, you'll visit Aït-Ben-Haddou , an impressive ksar (fortified village) listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site , before continuing to Oulad Otman for lunch, nestled in the heart of the Draa Valley , facing the Anti-Atlas Mountains. In the afternoon, the route winds through a semi-desert region dotted with palm groves , oases , and ancient kasbahs , remnants of what is known locally as the " Road of a Hundred Kasbahs ." At the end of the day, you'll reach M'hamid , the last village before the vastness of the Sahara. You will spend the night with a local family , either in the village or in a bivouac , depending on the conditions and the program.
Day 1 -
Trek
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Distance 10 km
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today, we are leaving early in the morning from our camp located at the gates of the Moroccan desert.
Right after breakfast, we'll set off on foot from the camp, accompanied by our team and the camel caravan. The team will be made up of local nomads, experts in the desert and its mysterious trails.
We begin the walk by crossing the dunes near the camp; you will walk with the guides and their camels, forming a single caravan, in the manner of traditional nomads, crossing the Sahara with rudimentary means and admiring the desertification landscapes that surround the sand dunes and small valleys.
We continue the hike through different dune landscapes until we reach the Maswariya region, where we take a lunch break in the shade of a tamarisk tree, surrounded by desert vegetation and dunes dotted with trees.
After this moment of rest, we resume our journey towards Berthan, an area of white sand dunes offering a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains.
Upon arrival, we set up the tents, light the fire, and prepare dinner. The evening unfolds in a peaceful atmosphere. We spend the night in the desert, either in a tent or under the stars.
The bivouac will take place in the heart of the dunes, offering breathtaking views of a sandy landscape dotted with centuries-old tamarisk trees.
Night in the dunes.
Day 2 -
Trek
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 10 km
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Early this morning, after breakfast, we load the portable camp onto the backs of camels. Following the sun's rhythm, the camp folds up as we venture into the heart of the Draa Valley, leaving Bertham behind and entering a landscape both vast and timeless. The trail winds through dry, silent forests, where scattered palm and tamarisk trees stand out against the desert horizon, in a peaceful atmosphere punctuated only by the wind and our footsteps.
As we walk, we take a lunch break in a unique setting: either in the heart of the salt dunes shaped by time, or in the shade of the last palm trees of the oasis, where the green gradually fades in favor of the golden hues of the desert.
In the afternoon, the adventure continues through a succession of dunes offering ever-changing panoramas. The light evolves, the colors become softer, and the feeling of isolation grows as we advance.
At the end of the day, we reach the salt dunes where we set up camp. A pristine place, open to the infinite, ideal for enjoying a spectacular sunset and the absolute tranquility of the Moroccan desert.
A night under the stars awaits you. ✨
Day 3 -
Trek - Mhamid - Zagora - Marrakech
- Transportation Car - 07h - 450km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 1h
- Distance 5 km
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
In the morning, we return to M'hamid and then to Marrakech at the end of the day.
After breakfast, we set off with our caravan across the salt flats of the Draa Valley. Our goal is to reach the edge of the palm grove, where the oasis reveals its tranquil beauty. Along the way, we will enjoy vast open horizons and soothing desert landscapes.
The walk lasts about an hour, before we meet our driver for the transfer back to the village. After a refreshing shower and a well-deserved tea break, we resume our journey towards Marrakech. We then head to the permanent campsite to shower, passing through the magnificent landscapes of the Draa Valley, before returning to Marrakech.
Day 4
Accommodation
- Individual tent
- Double tent
- Triple tent
- Quadruple tent
- Communal tent
Access
Departure can be from the airport or another city such as Ouarzazate or Agadir. If possible, pick-up from the hotel.
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- Transfers during your stay from Ouarzazate or Marrakech if you choose this option
- Full board during the trek
- Supervision by a desert guide
- Camping equipment (nomadic tents, small mattresses, extra blankets, cooking utensils, etc.)
- Accommodation for 3 nights in the Desert
- The private tent
- Supervision by our local team: Camel drivers, cooks, guides, camel caravan.
The price does not include
- Lunches during transfers
- Other drinks
- The sleeping bag
- Tip for the camel drivers (15 Euros per person)
Options
- Private use of the stay : CHF114.35 / person
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- Tent
- Mattress
- To cook
- Ground mats / sleeping mats for bivouacking
- Complete tableware set: plates, bowls, glasses, cutlery
- Local team: guide, camel drivers, cook
Equipment to bring
- Sleeping bag / (-10°C to 0°C depending on the season)
- Lip balm
- Energy bars
- Orders
- Headlamp, with spare batteries
- Backpack, to carry your equipment
- Camera, with spare batteries
- Small first aid kit
- High SPF sunscreen
Clothing to bring
- Shoes and pants suitable for hiking
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Warm gloves
- Open sports sandals
- Waterproof and breathable jacket with hood
- Soft fleece jacket
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