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8 days
Specific Tour
6 people
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Trek through Morocco’s corner of the Sahara Desert —a journey into a vast landscape supported by camel caravan, in the traditional way of the nomads.
Trip Highlights
Day 1 – Arrival and Into the Desert
Transfer from Marrakesh through the Anti-Atlas Mountains and down the palm-filled Draa Valley before heading off-road by 4×4 into the Sahara. Camp wild among dunes or trees and witness your first desert sunset.
Day 2 – Hike to Erg Sedrar Dunes
Meet your camel caravan and begin your trek to the remote dunes of Erg Sedrar. Walk through gently shifting terrain alive with surprising desert flora and vibrant birdlife.
Day 3 – Deeper into the Wilderness
Venture further into Iriqui National Park, hiking across wide earth plateaus and sandy ridges. Look out for desert fox tracks as you pass through increasingly remote landscapes.
Day 4 – Skirting Erg Chigaga
Trek around the base of the impressive Erg Chigaga dunes with views of distant mountain ridges. Cross dune ridges and rocky plateaus as the terrain begins to shift toward salt flats.
Day 5 – Across the Salt Flats
Traverse the dry salt pan of Lake Iriqui toward the Jebel Bani mountains. The cracked, baked earth and mirage-filled horizons offer an otherworldly experience.
Day 6 – To the Madouar Mountains
Hike alongside the base of the Madouar cliffs, crossing ancient riverbeds and spotting fossils underfoot. Camp among Acacia trees and enjoy traditional sand-baked bread under the stars.
Day 7 – Return to the Draa Valley
After a final morning hike beneath towering rock formations, meet the 4x4s for your return to Agdz. Relax at a tranquil lodge surrounded by date palms in the fertile Draa Valley.
Day 8 – Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast before transferring back to Marrakesh for your flight—or continue exploring Morocco on your own.
| Meals | Accommodation | Transport | |
| Day 1 – Arrive | Dinner | Wild camp (tent provided – twin share) | Minibus airport transfer & 4×4 into the desert |
| Day 2 | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Wild camp (tent provided – twin share) | X |
| Day 3 | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Wild camp (tent provided – twin share) | X |
| Day 4 | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Wild camp (tent provided – twin share) | X |
| Day 5 | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Wild camp (tent provided – twin share) | X |
| Day 6 | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Wild camp (tent provided – twin share) | X |
| Day 7 – Agdz | Breakfast, Dinner | Comfortable lodge – twin share rooms, private bathroom | 4×4 |
| Day 8 – Travel | Breakfast | X | Minibus airport transfer |
| Included | Not included | ||
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The variety and quality of meals the cook provides in the desert never fails to impress!
Breakfast is served as the sun starts to rise and is a simple selection of breads, jam, local honey and cheese with tea or coffee.
We find some shade in the middle of the day for a lunch often including salads, bread, lentils, olives, beans and fish.
We warm ourselves by the fire to enjoy our evening meal of the Moroccan classic tagine, served with traditional bread baked in a sand oven.
Whilst in the desert you will be wild camping in a lightweight dome tent (twin share – provided).
In Agdz you will be in a comfortable hotel, in a twin shared room with a private bathroom.
Single supplements are available.
You will learn from your guides how to identify some of the local plant life and you can forage some to add into meals or make tea. You can learn to light the campfire and even try your hand at friction fire. The desert surface also makes an excellent environment for animal tracking which may lead to some rare and unique wildlife encounters. At night there are few better places to enjoy clear, uninterrupted views of the stars where you can learn the art of star navigation.
This trek is suitable for most people with a moderate fitness level, good stamina and positive attitude to challenge. You should be prepared to walk around 20 km each day.
Your kit will be carried by a camel caravan. The camels are there to carry kit and we do not allow them to be ridden.
This trek runs in the winter months to avoid the intense heat of the summer. Daytime temperatures are around 20°c but with limited shade. Nights can drop to 0°C.
Your expedition will be led by an experienced expedition leader and local guide with strategies in place to deal with any incidents that may occur.
We make every effort to minimise risks through meticulous planning and preparation.
Please read the risk awareness page so you can understand the risks associated with this expedition.
You will need to fly into Marrakesh Menara (RAK) in Morocco arriving by 12:00. This is the meeting point where the trip starts.
Transport between Marrakesh Airport and the start point will be in a private minibus, from here you’ll then journey by 4×4 to the first night’s camp. At the end of the trek you’ll leave the desert by 4×4 to Agdz. Your airport transfer from Agdz to Marrakesh will be by private minibus.
All the details you should need to prepare for your adventure are below but if you need help, then email us at [email protected]
We will provide you with a tent, sleeping mat and blanket, you’ll need to bring your own sleeping bag for the cold desert nights.
All your belongings will be transported by the camels so need to be packed in a soft duffel bag or rucksack for their comfort. No hard suitcases or wheeled luggage.
Please keep your weight as low as possible (aim for a maximum of 10kg).
Backpacks can be uncomfortably hot on your back during the heat of the day so a bumbag, water bottle holster or sling bag are ideal for carrying your trekking essentials (1 litre water, sunscreen, camera).
The meeting point for this trip is 14.00 on Day One at Ouarzazate airport. You will be taken straight into the desert from there and so need to be dressed appropriately from this point. On Day Seven we leave the desert and stay at a hotel. You will then be able to change into fresh clothes for dinner at the hotel. You are welcome to dress comfortably and casually, but also feel free to dress up for the final dinner if you would like!
Pack light. Many people bring way more items than they use. Embrace the experience of living with less and go minimal.
The dust can be hard on electronics. All electronic equipment such as your camera should be kept in dry bags or Tupperware boxes.
Due to the linear nature of the route, all your belongings will accompany us on the trip, if you are extending your holiday and have additional items please try and pack them suitably and let us know if you will be bringing extra luggage.
Travel insurance
Adequate personal travel insurance is compulsory to join this expedition. This should have sufficient cover for an air medical evacuation should it be required. It is also advisable to have standard cancellation cover in your insurance in case for any reason you are not able to attend the trip. Please ensure your policy covers you for all activities listed in the itinerary.
Passport/visas
Please ensure you have at least 3 months left on your passport or you may be denied entry into Morocco. Please check the visa requirements for your nationality entering Morocco and ensure you apply for any required visas in good time.
Immunisations
For vaccination advice, please consult your own doctor or a travel clinic. The NHS website ‘fit for travel’ gives up to date advice on vaccination requirements. Please ensure you allow adequate time to get any vaccinations required for your travel.
This is a primary consideration when it comes to how we run our expeditions. Many wild spaces are host to fragile ecosystems which require sensitivity when visiting. We do not engage in any hunting or animal trapping and carry in the food that we need. Any use of natural resources is done so following the local indigenous guidance for sustainable harvesting. Following a leave no trace policy we then ensure to cover all fire scars and renature camp areas before departing.
Group sizes are capped at small numbers to reduce footfall and soil erosion. Camps are rotated to minimise impact on certain areas.
To minimise single use plastic we will decant from large water bottles for drinking water. All participants are to bring their own reusable bottles. Water is an incredibly scarce resource in this region so we only transport enough for drinking, food preparation and hand-washing.
You will be trekking with Amazigh or Sarahwi guides who are the last generation to have grown up in the desert before the decline of nomadism due to regional damming drying up their reliable water sources.
Follow in their footsteps as they effortlessly navigate this harsh terrain. You will taste their traditional foods and enjoy the cultural exchange of games, stories and songs around the campfire. Our purest and most enduring form of entertainment.
This trip brings support to the economy of a very poor region of Morocco by providing work opportunities to the men of the local families. By employing them for their unique and traditional skillsets their age-old practices are kept alive in a changing world and they are able to continue their lives in this area rather than have to move to cities to seek other income sources.
Agreed fair wages are paid to all local staff. Food is bought locally and dependent on seasonal availability. This trip helps to support a contribution to animal welfare charities by our in-country partner.
We welcome anyone curious about the desert, regardless of identity. Whether you’re an individual explorer or part of a group, there’s space for you around the fire. You’ll share your expedition with others who have a passion for adventure and wild spaces. To maintain an inclusive and engaging experience, our group sizes are capped at 12. Participants must be at least 18 years old.
You will be accompanied by an experienced expedition leader and a local guide team. They will be on hand to ensure your safety and enjoyment of the adventure.
Our guides come from a lineage of people who lived in the desert practicing the traditional nomadic way of life. This way of life became impossible due to the damming of the Draa River which caused their centuries old water sources to dry up. Most have moved to towns to seek alternative income. We are fortunate to have a guide team who are preserving and sharing the generations old wisdom, knowledge and skills of the desert people.
Our expeditions are designed to both provide you with a challenge and ignite your sense of wonder. We have carefully planned this trek to avoid the main tourist routes, many of which are travelled by vehicle. For large sections of the trek you will see no signs of other people as you venture into some truly remote wilderness.
Achieving this level of self-sufficiency is immensely satisfying, but does come with an element of physical demand.
The trekking days will consist of a total of 4-6 hours of hiking a distance of around 20km with a 2 hour break for lunch. You might be walking over rough terrain or soft sand and there is little shade from the sun.
Anticipate some stretches of moderately strenuous activity, combined with some stretches of relaxed and easy walking.
There will be moments of discomfort from the heat, or the cold at night, and moments of bliss where everything feels calm and simple. This is the magic recipe of adventure, one that almost without fail leads to an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and some excellent stories.
The mornings are fresh and cool. As the sun comes up the day will warm to around 20°C. Skies are generally clear and blue, rain is extremely unlikely.
Once the sun sets the temperature drops quickly to give us cooler evenings where you will appreciate some extra warm layers. Overnight the temperature can drop to zero degrees Celsius.
You will need stamina, some good all-round fitness and most importantly a positive attitude to challenges.
If you are generally not very active, we recommend you undertake some training before attending our expeditions. Getting used to trekking on consecutive days will be an advantage to you.
There will be five full trekking days of 4-6 hours and a half day at the end. The total trekking distance is around 120km.
Maintaining a slow and steady pace will help you to adjust to this new environment.
The Morocco Desert Adventure is supported by a camel caravan which transports the bulk of your equipment from camp to camp making it achievable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. Please note for the welfare of the camels we do not allow them to be ridden.
Whilst in the desert you will be sleeping in a twin-share tent (single supplements available). We provide a tent, sleeping mat and some warm blankets. We suggest you bring a sleeping bag too as temperatures can drop significantly overnight.
The nights skies in the desert are definitely not to be missed, so we would encourage you to sleep under the stars for at least one night to witness this wonder.
Water is a precious and extremely limited resource in the desert. You will need to bring wet wipes to keep yourself clean. We will provide water for hand washing as required. At the midway point of the trek we will also provide a basin of water each for a “birdbath” (flannel wash).
The toilet system is a trench dug into the ground, which is a simple and hygienic wilderness method.
Once you are in the desert you are encouraged to embrace the opportunity for a total digital detox, a rare thing in today’s world. Whilst there may be occasional spots of signal as we trek we suggest making the most of the opportunity to totally switch off and immerse yourself in the moment.
Your loved ones can be given contact details before your expedition should they need to contact you. Your expedition leader will use known signal points to check for any such contact, and of course have communications plans in the event of any emergencies.
You should bring a power bank or spare batteries for any electronics you will be using in the desert. You could also bring a portable solar charger to hang on the outside of your bag while you hike.
There is WiFi at the hotel in Agdz.
The desert is surprisingly rich in wild life and plant life. A little patience, a keen eye and some help from our excellent guides will reveal some unique and fascinating creatures of the desert.
On awakening you will often spot the tracks of small nocturnal mammals that have been active around our camp. These will include the large eared fennec fox and the tiny, kangaroo legged jerboa.
Whilst trekking you may be lucky enough to encounter Dorcas gazelle, an endangered species whose numbers are increasing in the Iriqui National Park. Addax antelope have also been recently reintroduced into the park.
The silence of the desert is often broken by the calls of sandgrouse, lark and wheatears.
Look out for the tracks of the adorable Berber skink, which is also known as a sandfish for the way it appears to swim through the sand.
You will trek alongside a local guide, unparalleled in their expertise in wildlife spotting and botanical knowledge. Your guide will assist you in identifying various creatures and educate you on how to interact with them safely.
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8 days/7 nights
Marrakesh Airport
Morocco
tent (wild camping), comfortable hotel
Up to 12
18+
Dates: 18-25 January 2026
£1250 per person (introductory price)
Please note this trip requires a minimum group size of 6 participants in order to run.
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