6 Days Trekking Wild Sahara

Embark on a 6-day journey into the wild Sahara Desert, where breathtaking dunes, remote landscapes, and authentic nomadic traditions create an unforgettable adventure. Travel from Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains and the Draa Valley before beginning a camel-supported trek across golden dunes, rocky plateaus, and hidden desert trails.

Live the true nomadic experience by camping under the stars, sharing traditional meals around the fire, and discovering the peaceful beauty and culture of the Moroccan Sahara alongside local nomad families.

1. High Atlas Mountains — Scenic Mountain Crossing

Travel through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying spectacular panoramic views, traditional Berber villages, and dramatic mountain landscapes on the way to the Sahara Desert.

2. Nomadic Life Experience — Authentic Sahara Culture

Spend unforgettable moments with local nomadic families, discovering their traditions, lifestyle, and warm hospitality while experiencing the true spirit of the Moroccan Sahara.

3. Sahara Camel Trek — Into the Wild Dunes

Trek across vast golden dunes, rocky plateaus, and hidden desert trails with camels carrying your equipment, immersing yourself in the silence and beauty of the wild Sahara.

4. Desert Camp Under the Stars — Magical Saharan Nights

Sleep in traditional nomadic camps surrounded by endless dunes, enjoy breathtaking sunsets and sunrises, and gather around the campfire for traditional Saharan meals and mint tea.

5. Erg Lehoudi & Lamrayr Dunes — Spectacular Desert Landscapes

Discover some of the Sahara’s most beautiful and remote dunes, where towering golden sands, volcanic landscapes, and untouched scenery create an extraordinary desert adventure.

Day 1:

Departure from Marrakech in the morning via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2267m) in the High Atlas Mountains. In the afternoon, drive to the edge of the Draa Valley and admire the longest palm oasis in Morocco before arriving in the Sahara Desert to stay with nomadic families who live there with their animals. Spend your first night with them, exploring their nomadic way of life.

Day 2:

The trek begins after loading the camels. We walk towards the dunes of the Sahara Desert, first crossing the Bani Mountains via a pass with incredible scenery, then descending towards the immense Lamrayr dunes where we will set up our nomadic camp in the heart of the dunes. Enjoy a magical sunset and your second night under the starry Saharan sky.

Day 3:

A day of exploring the hidden treasures of the Sahara with a 4-hour camel trek. We’ll discover desert wildlife such as ostriches, gazelles, and various desert plants, until we reach a well to water the camels, gather water, and collect firewood. Then we return to camp for the third night, sharing in the preparation of traditional meals around the fire, such as sand bread, with the local team.

Day 4:

After a magical sunrise over the dunes and breakfast, we’ll reload the camel and begin our trek. The landscape will change from dunes and red plateaus to a mountainous area surrounded by volcanic rocks, where we’ll set up camp for the 5th time. Preparing mint tea, have lunch, and take a nap. Then, gathering firewood for our evening meals, experiencing a simulation of nomadic life with the local nomad team.

Day 5:

Wake up to breathtaking views of the Sahara mountains. After breakfast, we continue our adventure through new landscapes, crossing open spaces and having lunch along the way in the shade of a tamarisk tree at the foot of the dunes. We’ll then continue our trek across red plateaus to the great dunes of Erg Lehoudi for our last night in the heart of the Sahara’s sand dunes.

Day 6:

Transfer back to Marrakech via Zagora, Ouarzazate, and the Tizi n’Tichka pass, with stunning views of the High Atlas Mountains. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening, marking the end of our Sahara Desert trekking program and with unforgettable memories.

Included:

•⁠ ⁠⁠Private transfer to/from Marrakech in a comfortable vehicle.

•⁠ ⁠All meals during the trek and mineral water.

•⁠ ⁠Camels for loading your needs.

•⁠ ⁠⁠Camping equipment, sleeping mats, and blankets.

Excluded:

•⁠ ⁠⁠ Hotel in Marrakech – Travel insurance

•⁠ ⁠⁠ Lunch on days 1 and 6