MOROCCO
M’HAMID DESERT
NEXT TRIP:
FROM NOVEMBER 2026 TO MARCH 2027
(11 DAYS)
MAXIMUM 6 PEOPLE
M’HAMID, ERG EZZAHAR, ERG CHEGAGA
GUIDE IN FRENCH
OVERVIEW
A caravan trek into the heart of the Moroccan Sahara
11 days / 10 nights · M’Hamid and Erg Chegaga
Leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind and set off on an adventure into the heart of the Moroccan Sahara.
An extraordinary trek through unspoilt landscapes, ancient kasbahs, palm groves and vast expanses of sand, all the way to the spectacular dunes of Erg Ezzahar and Erg Chegaga.
We’ll trek like a real desert caravan, accompanied by dromedaries and a team of Berber camel drivers, sleeping in authentic camps under a star-filled sky.
11 days of excitement, tranquillity and freedom.
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Flight from Italy to Marrakech: a short flight of a few hours, arriving the same day. Overnight in a hotel in Marrakech (included); the next morning Mohammed picks us up directly at the hotel.
With flight included: departure from Italy on the first day of the trip.
Own flight: you must be in Marrakech by 6:00 PM (18:00) on Day 1.
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Morning pick-up by Mohammed at our hotel in Marrakech and transfer over the Tichka Pass (2,060 m) towards Aït Ben Haddou.
Dinner in Taddart and overnight stay in a hotel / accommodation.
Approximately 4 hours’ journey by minibus or taxi
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Visit to Aït Ben Haddou and departure to join our trekking caravan at the edge of the desert dunes. 4-hour drive (285 km).
Lunch in Zagora. In the afternoon, we meet our team of camel drivers and begin the trek.
A 2-hour walk to the first campsite, at Rass n’Khal. Overnight stay at the campsite.
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A walk through the desert, which may be flat or sandy in places.
Lunch under the tamarisk trees.
In the afternoon, the walk continues through the same landscape until we reach Sidi Naji. Overnight stay in a camp.
5–6 hours’ walking in total.
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Desert trek and lunch under the acacia or tamarisk trees.
In the afternoon, we continue our trek until we reach Ezzahar, arriving at the famous ‘singing’ dunes.
Overnight camp.
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Walk across a plateau and through vast dunes until you reach Erg Sadra, where you will set up camp amongst the dunes.
4 hours’ walking in total.
Overnight stay in camp.
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From Erg Sadra, the route continues to the foot of the great Chegaga dune, on the southern side.
The great Chegaga dune reaches a height of 170 metres.
Overnight stay in a camp.
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A walk around the great Chegaga dune to reach our overnight camp.
Before sunset, a climb up the great dune to watch the sunset.
On the way back, a demonstration by our team of how to make bread baked under the sand.
A total of 5 hours’ walk.
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Departure from Chegaga towards Oum Laalag, a 3-hour walk to reach a small desert oasis with its own spring. Lunch under the palm trees of the oasis.
In the afternoon, we leave the desert in 4x4s, travelling along the Oulade Driss track towards Ouarzazate.
Overnight stay at a hotel, with a hot shower and dinner at the hotel.
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We walk through the Fint Oasis, south of Ouarzazate, for around 4 hours, experiencing a variety of terrain and scenery.
Lunch in Ouarzazate.
In the afternoon, a visit to the Kasbah of Taourirt (2 hours). Afterwards, departure for Marrakech, a journey of around 200 km by road.
Overnight stay in a hotel.
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Return flight home.
Depending on the flight timetable, you are free to organise your day as you wish.
Meals, transport and activities on the final day are not included in the price.
How much it costs?
1’490 CHF
1’290 CHF
Everything you need to know
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A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date (visa required depending on nationality).
Travel insurance with cancellation and assistance cover, valid for the whole trip, is compulsory and not included in the price.
Health: check with your doctor regarding any recommended vaccinations; bring any personal medication with you.
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Broken-in hiking boots + sandals for the campsite
Layered clothing: warm during the day, cold at night in the desert. Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, scarf to protect against sand and wind
Water bottle, headlamp, power bank, lightweight sleeping bag
Small daypack (luggage travels with the caravan)
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Public displays of affection: acceptable if done discreetly; avoid them in villages
LGBTQ+: restrictive laws; exercise great discretion
Alcohol: only in licensed establishments, never in public
Clothing: modest; shoulders and knees should be covered
Taking photos of people: always ask for permission
Ramadan: do not eat, drink, or smoke in public during the day
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3–6 hours of walking per day: no technical experience required, but a reasonable level of physical fitness is helpful
Respect for local communities: ask before taking photos of people
Cash (dirhams) for tips, drinks, and small purchases at markets
Limited cell phone coverage in the desert: it’s part of the trip
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1 night in a hotel in Marrakech on Day 1 (also for those arriving on their own flight)
All transfers by minibus/taxi and 4x4
Overnight stays in hotels/inns and desert camps
Full board during the trip
Camel caravan for transportation
Local guide in French or English
Sightseeing: Aït Ben Haddou, Taourirt Kasbah, Fint Oasis
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Additional drinks
Tips
Personal expenses
Travel insurance with cancellation and assistance cover (compulsory)
All activities, transportation, meals, and drinks on Day 11
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Per person:
Without flight: 1’290 CHF
With flight: 1’490 CHF
Meet your guide:
Mohammed Oukam
A Berber from the Valley of Roses, on the southern slopes of the central Atlas, Mohammed is a certified guide in natural environments: mountain, desert and coast.
With over 24 years of experience, he knows the Atlas and the Sahara like no one else, from Toubkal to the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
A passionate lover of nature and hiking, and having also lived for a few years in Switzerland, Mohammed speaks French, Arabic and the Berber dialects. Open, attentive and a good listener, he turns every journey into an authentic encounter with a warm and genuine Morocco.
