Daily Tour
22 people
English, Francais
The 5-Day Mixed Desert Tour from Marrakech is ideal for travelers seeking adventure, culture, and comfort in southern Morocco. This tour combines trekking, 4×4 transfers, and authentic desert experiences across the Drâa Valley and Erg Chegaga dunes.
Starting from Marrakech, you cross the High Atlas Mountains and journey through scenic villages and palm groves. At M’hamid, the gateway to the Sahara, you spend the first night in a fixed desert camp with traditional meals and live music.
The next two days involve trekking from M’hamid to Sidi Najji and Erg Zahar, walking through tamarisk trees, desert plains, and dune landscapes. Camels carry your luggage, making your desert trek comfortable. Evenings in bivouacs include dinner around a campfire under the star-filled sky, immersing you in Saharan culture.
On the fourth day, a 4×4 takes you to Erg Chegaga. Witness the golden sunset on towering dunes and enjoy an evening of local music and traditional cuisine. The tour concludes with a return to Marrakech, leaving travelers with unforgettable memories of the Sahara.
This itinerary balances activity, relaxation, and cultural immersion, making it perfect for those visiting Morocco for the first time or returning for a deeper desert experience.
Depart early from Marrakech by bus or minibus. Cross the High Atlas Mountains and the scenic Drâa Valley. Arrive in M’hamid in the evening. Settle into a fixed camp, enjoy dinner, and experience local music before sleeping under the desert sky.
After breakfast, trek on foot toward Sidi Najji, passing desert plains and tamarisk trees. Camels carry your luggage, ensuring a comfortable trek. Arrive at the wild bivouac, enjoy a traditional dinner, and spend the night under stars.
Begin with breakfast at the bivouac. Continue trekking through dunes and desert landscapes to Erg Zahar. Settle into the bivouac, enjoy dinner around the campfire, and sleep under the magical desert sky.
Transfer by 4x4 across dunes and desert plains toward Erg Chegaga. Stop for lunch at an oasis. Enjoy sunset views over the towering dunes. Dinner at the camp is followed by traditional music and stories. Overnight in comfort under the desert sky.
Wake early to enjoy the desert sunrise. Return by 4x4 to M’hamid, then travel back to Marrakech. The journey concludes in the evening with lasting memories of the Sahara adventure.
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