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Trekking 8 days in the Moroccan desert from Marrakech

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Length

8 days

Itinerary

8 days planned

Group

Max 12

Guides

English, French

Overview

We invite you to discover the Sahara by taking you to the southwest of Zagora, beyond the last foothills of Djebal Bani. During the trek, we travel through the Mhasser Canyon with its dazzling mineral decor.

Then the circuit will take you hiking through the magnificent dunes of Erg Chegaga. Throughout the course, you are accompanied by a native team and a guide to natural areas.

Your bags are transported by camels from one bivouac to another. In the evening, we set up nomadic camps before arriving in a comfortable fixed bivouac in the heart of the big dunes for the last night under the stars of the Moroccan desert...

At a rate of approximately 6 hours of moderate daily walking, this stay is ideal for beginners or occasional walkers curious to live an experience of sharing and discovery.

Meals consist mostly of fresh, local products and traditional cuisine.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Arrival Marrakech (or Ouarzazate)⌄

    Reception and transfer from Marrakech airport. *Possibility of arrival in Ouarzazate, consult us

    Meals: Dinner

    Overnight: Reception and transfer from the airport - Dinner and night in your 3* hotel or riad Possibility of arrival in Ouarzazate

  2. 2Marrakesh - Zagora⌄

    On the road, you will cross the Atlas and the Berber villages. Stop in Ouarzazate for lunch (free, not included)

    Meals: Breakfast · Dinner: Traditional meals made of fresh and local products (possibility of vegetarian diet) Water, coffee, tea, herbal tea

    Overnight: Arrival in the late afternoon in Zagora Setting up camp and overnight in tents

  3. 3Trekking in the desert - 15 to 20 kms/day⌄

    We invite you to discover the Sahara by taking you to the southwest of Zagora, beyond the last foothills of Djebel Bani. During the trek, we travel through the Mhasser canyon with its dazzling mineral decor. At the rate of 6 hours of daily moderate walking, this stay is ideal for beginners or occasional walkers curious to live an experience of sharing and discovery.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Night in tent

  4. 4Trekking in the desert - 15 to 20 kms/day⌄

    You will walk in a stony desert (reg) southwest of Zagora to reach the dunes of Chegaga. Throughout the course, you are accompanied by a team native to the desert, a guide to natural areas. Your bags are transported by camels from one bivouac to another. Different landscapes every day, you will discover the nomadic way of life, the oases, the wells and you will meet the famous inhabitants of the Sahara (gazelles, dromedaries, fennecs ...) In the evening, we set up the nomadic camp.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Night in tent

  5. 5Trekking - Arrival at Chegaga⌄

    After the day's walk, you arrive at the fixed Nomademoi bivouac located in Chegaga. Dinner and night in a traditional caidal tent, immersion in the dunes and comfort.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: After the day's walk, you arrive at the fixed bivouac located in Chegaga. Night in a comfortable tent

  6. 6Chegaga⌄

    After breakfast, free time at the bivouac. In the afternoon you can rest, enjoy a camel ride and climb the highest dune of Erg Chegaga. Traditional evening around the fire with songs and music

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Free day at the fixed bivouac located in Chegaga. Rest or walk in the highest dunes of Morocco. Unforgettable landscape!

  7. 7Chegaga-Ouarzazate⌄

    After breakfast, you will take the Iriki lake track towards Foum Zguid to get out of the desert. Free lunch (not included) on the road Arrival in Ouarzazate in the early afternoon. Rest at the hotel or riad with swimming pool or free time in town.

    Meals: Breakfast · Dinner: Dinner in your 3* hotel or riad accommodation

    Overnight: Arrival in Ouarzazate at the beginning of the afternoon. Rest at the hotel (with swimming pool) or free time in town. 3* hotel or riad

  8. 8Ouarzazate - Marrakesh⌄

    After breakfast, return to Marrakech to extend your stay or resume your flight. Arrival in the early afternoon. Airport transfer

    Meals: Breakfast: After breakfast, return to Marrakech to extend your stay or catch your flight. Arrival in the early afternoon.

What's included

  • ✓Private transportation
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓tent and mattress provided

Not included

  • ✕tips
  • ✕personal expenses
  • ✕hiking gear

Good to know

Starts: Hello, we give you an appointment from your accommodation in Marrakech or Ouarzazate

Ends: Hello, we give you an appointment from your accommodation in Marrakech or Ouarzazate

Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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