• Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
  • Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert
Morocco

Trekking, Yoga and meditation in the Sahara Desert

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In summary

  • Sports
  • Duration
    9 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    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
    Africa / Morocco
  • Age
    From 13 - 85 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    125.9 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    French
    English

In a few words

Treat yourself to a timeless escape in the heart of the Moroccan Sahara. During this trek, you'll walk at a steady, peaceful pace, traversing dunes and wide open spaces, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The days begin with a yoga and breathing practice at sunrise, guided by Gwenaëlle Morin, a yoga teacher and trainer trained in India, who has been transmitting this discipline and philosophy of life for more than fifteen years.

Next comes the walk, a contemplative one, to soak up the beauty of the place.

Throughout the journey, our guide passionately introduces us to the desert and nomadic life. In the afternoons, after lunch, we enjoy further practices such as meditation, stretching, and discussions in the Berber tent. In the evenings, the camaraderie of the group, shared meals, and often breathtakingly starry skies extend the experience.

Here, there is neither noise pollution nor visual pollution, a return to the essentials to deeply recharge, rediscover your own rhythm and experience an authentic human adventure.

The highlights

  • Yoga and meditation at sunrise facing the Sahara dunes
  • Daily contemplative walks, at the peaceful rhythm of nomadic life
  • Berber culture shared with passion by nomads
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Intermediate

Levels

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 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.

The expert's opinion

This trek is suitable for walkers in good physical condition, without any particular athletic requirements. You will walk 4 to 4.5 hours per day, at a leisurely pace, on tracks and regs (stony plateaus and sand dunes).

The elevation gain is low, but walking on different surfaces puts more strain on the legs: a few hikes in the preceding weeks will allow you to fully enjoy it.

Group of 8 to 12 participants maximum, to preserve the quality of the support and the intimacy of the desert.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 3h30
  • Average distance/day: 10 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 84 m
  • Average daily descent: 84 m

Yoga

  • Average duration/day: 2h
  • 3 average daily practices

Management

During this stay, several supervisors will be present to guide and assist you, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the trip.
Band : 1 supervisor for 3 to 6 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
English
Gwenaëlle
Gwenaëlle

Gwenaëlle Morin is a teacher and trainer of integral yoga. She has been practicing yoga for twenty-five years and teaching it for almost fifteen years.

Trained in India and France, she follows in the lineage of Swami Satyananda Saraswati. She is also trained in yoga therapy (IDYT) and yoga in education (RYE), and trains education and healthcare professionals.

She teaches at the YogaShala studio in Niort and accompanies groups in workshops and retreats, both in France and abroad: India, Egypt, Morocco.

In the desert, she guides daily yoga, breathing and meditation practices, adapted to all levels, with a caring attention to each individual, so that walking also becomes an inner journey.


Photo: The journey begins with the crossing of the High Atlas, via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, before reaching the dunes.

Ismaïl - Trek Nomade Desert
Ismaïl - Trek Nomade Desert

Ismaïl is a nomad, born in the desert which he invites you to discover. For many years he has run the Trek Nomade Désert agency, which he founded himself. He speaks Berber, Arabic, and French.

His team is composed exclusively of nomadic Berbers, some settled, others still faithful to nomadic life: camel drivers, cooks, all know the desert from the inside.

For Ismaïl, the Sahara holds no secrets: it's his home. As you walk, he shares with boundless passion everything you encounter: animal tracks, remnants of ancient pottery, stones, desert plants and their uses. With him, every step becomes an encounter with a living land and culture.

This trip is co-led by two enthusiasts with complementary skills.

Gwenaëlle Morin, a teacher and trainer of integral yoga trained in India, guides daily practices of yoga, breathing and meditation, adapted to all levels.

Ismaïl, a Berber nomad and founder of the Trek Nomade Désert agency, leads the walk and shares his intimate knowledge of the desert: its landscapes, its tracks, its plants and nomadic culture.

Together, they offer you an experience where the external adventure meets the inner journey, in complete serenity.

Management

Security

  1. Guided by an experienced nomadic guide, who knows the terrain and desert conditions perfectly.
  2. The walking pace is adapted to the group, with regular breaks, and camels are available for those who get tired.
  3. Drinking water is provided and transported by the caravan throughout the trek.
  4. First aid kit in the group
  5. A permanent means of communication to contact emergency services if needed, via walkie-talkie.
  6. A 4x4 support vehicle is available to reach the bivouac for evacuation if necessary, towards Foum Zguid, the first village on the road.
  7. Assistance and repatriation insurance is mandatory for each participant.
  8. We recommend that you consult your doctor before departure if you have any health problems.

Other supervisors

Ismaïl's team is composed entirely of nomadic Berbers: camel drivers and cooks, all from the desert. The camel drivers lead the caravan and carry the luggage, equipment, and water, so you can travel light. The cooks prepare delicious and generous traditional meals each day, cooked over an open fire at the campsite. Their discreet yet warm presence is part of the very soul of the journey.

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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
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    Arrival in Marrakech

    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Arrival in Marrakech and check-in to your riad ( night not included ). If you wish, we can book accommodation for the entire group: a friendly first evening to get to know each other before the big departure.

    Day 1

Note

The program and schedule are indicative only. They may be adapted according to weather conditions, on-site organization, and the pace of the group, always with your comfort and safety in mind.

Each day follows a regular rhythm: yoga and breathing exercises at sunrise, a walk of about four hours in the morning, lunch and rest in the shade during the hottest hours, then meditation, stretching, or free time in the afternoon. The practices are suitable for all levels, including beginners.

The luggage is carried by camels: you walk with just a small daypack. If you get tired, have blisters, or any difficulty walking, you can continue the stage on camelback at any time: no one is left behind, everyone progresses at their own pace.

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 2 to 7
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 2 to 7
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 2 to 7
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 2 to 7
⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 2 to 7

Each evening, the nomadic team sets up camp in the heart of the dunes, in a spot chosen for its beauty and tranquility. The comfort is simple and authentic, reflecting the nomadic lifestyle.

Far from any artificial light, the desert sky reveals itself in breathtaking beauty, with an unparalleled view of the Milky Way. If you wish, you can sleep under the stars, by the fireside, drifting off to sleep beneath this spectacle after engaging conversations and a meditation connecting you to Nature and the Cosmos.

As for sanitation, the desert encourages a return to basics: there are no toilets at the campsite. You discreetly move behind a dune, dig a small hole in the sand, then cover it up. Toilet paper is burned, and a garbage bag is always available, especially on windy days. The desert thus remains untouched behind us. The shower on the last day is a welcome reward for this return to simplicity!

Access

Departure
Marrakech, Maroc
Day 1 : 07h00
End of stay
Marrakech, Maroc
Day 9 - 19h00

Nights in Marrakech : the nights of January 16th and 23rd are not included . If you wish, we can book them for the entire group as an additional cost (allow €25 to €35) depending on your preference: a friendly opportunity to get to know each other before departure and share one last evening together.

Departure : Meet us on Sunday, January 17, 2027, in Marrakech to travel to the Sahara, Erg Zahar, by minibus. We recommend arriving the day before, Saturday, January 16, to be well-rested. We can also meet for dinner together.

Return : Arrival in Marrakech on Saturday, January 23rd around 7:30 pm. A return flight the same evening is possible from 8:30 pm. However, as a precaution, we advise you to book your flight for Sunday, January 24th: the journey is long and unforeseen local conditions can occur.


If you wish, you can arrive in Morocco earlier or depart later to explore Marrakech, its medina, and its gardens. These extra nights are at your own expense. We can recommend partner riads located in the medina, just steps from Jemaa el-Fna square.

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isMarrakech

Flights are not included. We recommend arriving in Marrakech on Saturday, January 16, the day before your departure for the desert, and leaving on Sunday, January 24. A return flight on Saturday evening, January 23, is still possible, provided it departs after 8 p.m.

At the airport, there's a taxi rank just outside the exit: the ride to the medina takes about 20 minutes. We also recommend exchanging some money at the airport and perhaps buying a local SIM card in the city (around €10) or an eSIM.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Yoga, breathing and meditation guidance by Gwenaëlle Morin, integral yoga teacher, throughout the stay
  2. The trip is led by Ismail and his nomadic team: guide, camel drivers and cook
  3. Camels for carrying luggage and to relieve tired walkers
  4. One-way transport by private minibus, from Marrakech to the M'Hamid desert (day 2)
  5. Return transport by private minibus from the desert to Marrakech (day 8), with transfer to the airport for an evening flight.
  6. The 6 nights are spent camping, in a nomadic tent or under the stars, with mattresses and blankets provided.
  7. Full board, from lunch on day 2 to lunch on day 8
  8. Unlimited mineral water during the trek
  9. Taking a shower in the middle of the desert on the last day

The price does not include

  1. Return flights to Marrakech
  2. The nights in Marrakech before and after the trek (January 16th and 23rd), as well as the corresponding meals, can be booked for the group at an additional cost.
  3. Taxi between the airport and your accommodation in Marrakech - can be shared with other members of the group
  4. The tip for the nomadic team (approximately €50 per person, in cash)
  5. Drinks on the road
  6. A sleeping bag (comfort rating 0 to -10°C) to bring
  7. Medical expenses: round-trip 4x4 taxi to M'Hamid (€100) and treatment
  8. Personal expenses
  9. Anything not listed under "Price includes"

Options

  1. 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

  1. Traditional nomadic tents, with carpets on the floor
  2. Mattresses and blankets (two per person in winter)
  3. Camels for carrying luggage
  4. Unlimited mineral water
  5. First aid kit
  6. Shower in the middle of the desert on the last day, with shampoo and shower gel
  7. Trash bags for a zero-waste trek
  8. Berber mats for yoga and meditation practices: no need to bring your own mat

Equipment to bring

  1. A warm sleeping bag, comfort rating 0 to -10°C
  2. A 30L backpack for your belongings, carried by the camels (no suitcase)
  3. A small backpack for the day
  4. A water bottle
  5. A headlamp
  6. Sunglasses and sunscreen
  7. Toilet paper and a lighter
  8. A hydrosol (lavender or rose) and cotton for washing
  9. Shower gel and a towel for the last day's shower
  10. A small first-aid kit: anti-diarrheal, anti-nausea, fever reducer, blister plasters, and your personal medications
  11. A notebook to record your feelings
  12. An external or solar battery (there is no electricity in the desert)
  13. A little cash (around €50 in dirhams for small purchases)

Clothing to bring

In January, the days are mild (19 to 23°C), but the mornings and evenings are cold (5 to 7°C), and the nights are close to 0°C. Pack several layers of clothing.

  1. Lightweight and flowing walking trousers
  2. T-shirts, including long-sleeved ones to protect you from the sun
  3. A warm fleece and a light down jacket for evenings and mornings
  4. A hat, gloves and warm socks for the night
  5. A shemagh, a hat or a cap (essential)
  6. Comfortable clothing for yoga practice
  7. Low-cut or high-cut hiking boots that have already been worn (never new), or good trekking sandals

Morocco is a Muslim country: out of respect, women avoid shorts, short skirts, low necklines and transparent clothing.

The Gwenaëlle team
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Founded in Niort, Gwenaëlle's association teaches yoga, meditation, and spirituality. Through classes, workshops, and retreats, our local expert offers personalized guidance that fosters self-awareness and well-being. Combining posture, breathwork, and theoretical teachings from foundational texts, each session helps to release tension in the body, calm the mind, and strive for overall harmony in daily life.

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