This is not a conventional tour — it's an invitation to experience the Sahara in its most authentic and ancestral form: on foot. Forget the noise and rush, and join a camel caravan for a journey on foot through the heart of the desert. Connect with the silence, the endless landscapes, and the age-old nomadic culture on a journey that will transform your perception of time and space.

Highlights

A full 4-day trekking adventure across dunes, hamadas, and oases.
Constant support from an expert local guide and his team of camel handlers.
Nights in wild camps set up each day, plus one night in a luxury camp.
Traditional meals prepared outdoors by our caravan cook.
Total disconnection and a deep immersion in the peace and silence of the Sahara.
Spectacular night skies for stargazing, free from light pollution.
The camels carry the luggage, leaving you free to walk light.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas → Draa Valley → M'hamid El Ghizlane

We depart from Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass. We'll pass through Ouarzazate and descend into the fascinating Draa Valley, with its endless river of palm groves. We'll arrive in M'hamid, the last village before the immensity of the desert. We'll spend the night in a traditional riad, getting ready for the adventure ahead.

Day 2: Trekking Begins: M'hamid → Sidi Naji Dunes

After breakfast, we'll meet our team: the guides, camel handlers, and the camels that will accompany us. We start walking. The luggage and all the camping equipment will travel on the camels. After a few hours on foot, we'll stop in the shade of a tamarisk tree for a freshly prepared lunch. In the afternoon, we'll continue to the Sidi Naji dunes, where we'll set up our first wild camp. Dinner around the campfire.

Day 3: Sidi Naji → Erg Zahar (Howling Dunes)

Today's walk takes us through a variety of desert landscapes (erg, reg, hamada). Our destination is Erg Zahar, the "howling dunes," famous for the sound the sand makes in the wind. We'll climb the highest dune to watch an unforgettable sunset over a sea of sand. Second night in a wild camp.

Day 4: Erg Zahar → Erg Smar

We continue our journey toward Erg Smar, an old desert village abandoned and partially buried by the sand. We'll explore its ruins, a silent testimony to the life of the ancient caravans that once crossed the Sahara. It's a day to reflect on the power of nature and the passage of time.

Day 5: Erg Smar → Erg Chegaga

Our last full day of trekking will take us toward the imposing Erg Chegaga, the largest sea of dunes in Morocco. The landscape becomes ever more majestic as we approach. The final reward is arriving at a luxury camp at the foot of the great dunes. A hot shower and a special dinner await us to celebrate the achievement.

Day 6: Erg Chegaga → Lake Iriqui → Foum Zguid → Marrakech

We'll wake up to watch the sunrise from the top of a dune. After breakfast, a 4x4 vehicle will pick us up. We'll cross the spectacular dry lake bed of Iriqui and stop to search for fossils. We'll continue along the track to the village of Foum Zguid, where we'll stop for lunch. From there, we'll head back to Marrakech, arriving in the late afternoon.

Day 7: End of Tour in Marrakech

After breakfast at your hotel, our service comes to an end. You'll have a free day to explore Marrakech or for your transfer to the airport.

What's Included?

Round-trip transport to and from Marrakech in a private vehicle.
Local guide, cook, and camel handler team during the trek.
All meals and mineral water during the 4 days of trekking.
1 night in a riad in M'hamid (with dinner and breakfast).
3 nights in wild camps (all equipment included).
1 night in a luxury camp in Erg Chegaga (with dinner and breakfast).
4x4 transfer from Chegaga to Marrakech.
Camels for carrying luggage and equipment.

What's Not Included?

Flights and accommodation in Marrakech.
Lunches on days 1 and 6.
Drinks (other than water during the trek).
Tips and personal expenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What level of fitness is required? A moderate level of fitness is required. The walks last 4 to 5 hours a day (split between morning and afternoon) at a relaxed pace. What matters most is having the desire to walk and enjoy the surroundings.

What are the wild camps like? We set up Berber tents or "igloo" tents for sleeping, plus a larger tent for the kitchen and dining area. The team takes care of everything. There are no bathrooms — we use nature respectfully. It's a true off-the-grid experience.

Do I have to carry my own backpack? No, you'll only need a small daypack with water, sunscreen, a camera, etc. Your main luggage travels on the camels.