What hosting options are available?

The first night is spent in a comfortable fixed bivouac. The other nights are spent in nomadic bivouacs, with the option of sleeping in tents or under the stars.

Are meals included in the price?

Yes, full board is included: breakfasts, lunches (salads), dinners (tajines), unlimited tea and mineral water.

Trek Désert Maroc 5 Jours - Authentic Sahara Adventure

Q: Is this trek suitable for beginners?

Yes, the 5-day trek is accessible to beginners in good physical condition. It includes 4 to 5 hours' walking a day at a moderate pace.

5-Day Morocco Desert Trek – Explore the Sahara on Foot

Description

Experience an Authentic 5-Day Trek in the Moroccan Sahara

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey deep into the Moroccan desert with our 5-day guided trek. Travel by foot across golden dunes, stony plateaus, and hidden palm groves, led by experienced local nomads who will immerse you in the rhythms of desert life.

Each day brings new wonders—from ancient oases to vast, silent landscapes—while evenings are spent under a sky full of stars at traditional desert camps. This is more than just a hike; it’s a reconnection with nature, simplicity, and yourself.

Highlights of the 5-Day Desert Trek in Morocco

Daily trekking: 5 to 6 hours walking per day through breathtaking Saharan landscapes
3 nights in nomadic wild bivouacs under the stars + 1 night in a fixed, comfortable camp near M’Hamid + 1 night in a comfortable fixed bivouac near M'Hamid
Crossing the Oued Drâa and exploring the Drâa Valley and palm trees
Discover emblematic sites: Erg ZaharSmar dunes
Walking in the shade of tamarisk trees, far from the hustle and bustle
Total immersion in Moroccan nomadic culture: hospitality, local cuisine, fireside music

The itinerary

5-day trekking itinerary in the Moroccan desert

Day 1: Departure for the desert gates - M'Hamid

Early departure from Marrakech, Agadir or Ouarzazateon board a comfortable private vehicle. Along the way, a cultural break is in order: a visit to the famous Ksar of Aït Ben Haddoua UNESCO-listed architectural gem in the Atlas Mountains. Late afternoon arrival in M'Hamid El Ghizlanelast village before the dunes. Night in comfortable fixed bivouac or with local people, in the heart of the palm grove.

Day 2: First step into the Sahara - to the Sidi Naji dunes

Start of the walking tour from M'Hamid. Follow the dry bed of theOued Drâawinding through palm trees and tamarisks. Lunch break at Ras Nkhal then on to the majestic dunes of Sidi Najia mysterious and spiritual desert sanctuary. Installation of the nomadic bivouacmagical sunset, dinner and a night under the stars.

Day 3: Towards the singing dunes of Erg Ez-Zahar

Wake up at sunrise, assemble the camel caravan, and walk through the large expanses of sand. After a lunch break in the shade of a tamarisk tree, you return to the Erg Ez-ZaharAlso known as the singing dunes. Overnight in a wild bivouac in one of the most beautiful isolated and intact of the Sahara.

Day 4: Crossing to Erg Bourabara

Early in the morning, continue the trek towards Lhdibate. The desert changes its face : plateaus of regs, tamarisk and golden sand one after the other. Lunch break at Etonrthen on to Erg Bourabaranear a well. Peaceful evening in the tent after a day rich in walking and discoveries.

Day 5: Return to M'Hamid and transfer

Last walk in the early morning Lbouralong theOued Drâa. You reach M'Hamid in the morning. Transfer back to Ouarzazate, Marrakech or Agadircrossing the lunar landscapes in southern Morocco.

Option Day 6: Enjoy a little more...

💡 If you wish extend the experiencewe recommend a extra night in M'Hamid for :

A moment of relaxation local hammam
A stroll through the palm grove or the old Kasbah
A tea ceremony home stay
A henna tattoo for a Saharan souvenir

The following day, you'll be back on the road to Marrakech or Agadir in complete peace and quiet.

Trek in Practice

Practical information for your desert trek

Welcome and transfers

Pick-up available on arrival at the airport (Marrakech, Agadir, Ouarzazate or Zagora) - on request.
Flexible departures and returns You can start in Marrakech and finish in Ouarzazate, or vice versa.
Direct access to the village of M'Hamid El Ghizlanestarting point of the trek.
See our desert access guide for details of flights, transfers and recommended itineraries.

Accommodation during the trek

Night 1 Bivouac with all comforts, located 10 km from M'Hamid, at the foot of the first dunes. No neighbors, equipped with a traditional hammam wood-fired. Discover the bivouac.
Following nights Nomadic bivouacs in the wilderness. You can choose to sleep :
- Tents (single, double, family or group)
- Or to the beautiful starunder the Saharan sky

Meals and drinks

Balanced, local meals :
- Lunches: fresh, nourishing salads
- Dinners: traditional tajines cooked on site
Tea served throughout the day
Bottled mineral water included (for short treks of 3 to 6 days)
For long treks (7 to 19 days), we recommend a filtering gourd to reduce ecological impact. Water available from wells or village taps.

Level of difficulty

Easy to intermediate trek
About 4 to 6 hours walking per day
Ideal period : october to april
Breaks are frequent, in the shade of the tamarisk trees, and the pace can be adjusted according to participants' needs.

Trek logistics

the dromedaries transport :
- Tents and bivouac equipment
- Your personal belongings
Our team takes care of camp set-up and dismantling

Ecological alternatives & access from Europe

It is possible to reach Morocco without plane :
- By car or bus to Spain, then ferry to Tangier
- We can help you plan this alternative route to M'Hamid

Extend your experience

It is possible to extend your stay with :
- An extra night at the fixed bivouac in M'Hamid
- the visits to authentic kasbahswalks in the palm grove, hammam, henna
- Return to Marrakech or Agadir in 1 to 3 days, discovering the Drâa Valley

Included / Not included

Morocco desert trek rates - 5 days

What the rate includes (all-inclusive)

Return transport from Marrakech, Ouarzazate or Agadir
1 night in comfortable fixed bivouac in M'hamid (the day before departure on foot)
4-day trek and 3 nights in a nomadic bivouac
Full board for the duration of the trek:
- Breakfasts, lunches (salads), dinners (tagines)
- Complimentary tea, mineral water (for 3-6 day treks)

What the price does not include

Drinks not included : soft drinks & alcohol
Travel, assistance or repatriation insurance (required)
Tips for staff (guides, cooks, camel drivers - at your discretion)

FAQ

FAQ - Morocco desert trek 5 days

1. Is this trek suitable for beginners?

Yes, this trek is rated easy to intermediate. It is suitable for people in good physical condition, even without previous experience of desert trekking.

2. Where exactly does the trek begin?

The trek starts in Mhamid El Ghizlane, at the gateway to the Sahara desert, after a night in a comfortable fixed bivouac. Transport from Marrakech, Agadir or Ouarzazate is included.