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Lose yourself in rolling amber dunes stretching into the endless Sahara. Trek by camel on ancient nomad routes, sleep under thousands of desert stars, and move to the caravan’s rhythm for a true Bedouin experience.
Start in Ouarzazate, the “gateway to the desert.” Traverse the Plateau Faija and camp between the magnificent dunes of Chegaga and Bougarn before emerging from the desert’s calm and returning to bustling Marrakech. Watch the landscape’s shifting shadows as you alternate between steady trekking and restful siestas beneath a cool canopy.
Marvel at the boundless night sky, scattered with brilliant stars
Trek to the gentle, steady beat of the caravan crossing golden-ochre dunes
Journey across the sweeping expanses of the Sahara desert
This trip comes fully carbon offset as a standard feature
Arrive in Marrakech and transfer to your hotel. After immigration and baggage claim, exit to meet our team. Exchange money inside the airport if needed. You’ll be taken to your riad; a staff member may help with bags nearby. Spend the afternoon exploring the medina and souks. A pre-trek briefing with your guide takes place at 7:00 PM in the riad foyer.
Transport: Private transfer
Accommodation: Riad
Depart early, crossing the High Atlas peaks via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260m). Enjoy mountain views, then stop in Telouet to visit the Glaoui Kasbah, former home of the “Lord of the Atlas.” Continue to Ouarzazate, the “Gateway to the Desert,” and travel through the Drâa Valley and Zagora’s hillside settlements. End the night camping on the Faija Plateau.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, prepare for the trek. Cross the plateau toward Djebel Bani and ascend the Oum Laachar pass. Stop for lunch in a shaded spot, then continue across the desert to Oued Lemhasser for a relaxing night at camp.
Hiking time: 5–6 hours
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
