Desert trek in Morocco: a camel trek in the heart of the Sahara

Moroccan desert trekking: a hike in the heart of the Sahara, does that tempt you? Trekking in the Moroccan desert is one of the most original and authentic experiences to enjoy during your holidays in Morocco. It ‘s an outdoor activity that delights travelers..

Hiking in the Sahara: an adventure and a journey of rejuvenation

Hiking in the Moroccan desert is an excursion that blends adventure, rejuvenation, and well-being. Walking in the Sahara is a physical activity that allows you to reconnect with yourself, meditate, detox from technology, and return to what truly matters. You’ll enjoy the magnificent desert landscapes, the peace, the silence, and the sunshine.

The Moroccan desert trek is also and above all an immersion in nomadic life, an authentic and original experience to have during a trip to Morocco.

In the evening, you set up the mobile camp for the night with your local guides. The bivouac, pitched at the foot of the dunes, consists of a few simple tents. You enjoy an evening under the stars, waiting for dinner to simmer on the fire. You listen to the nomads’ stories, their music, and gaze at the stars before spending a peaceful night in the heart of the Sahara.

Desert trek in Morocco starting from M’hamid

If you’d like to take a trip to the Moroccan desert during your stay in Morocco, trekking in the Sahara is one of the best experiences you can have. The trek departs from the village of M’Hamid between January and mid-May.

The village of M’hamid is the last village in the Draa Valley before the vast expanses of the desert. From Ouarzazate, it takes about 4.5 hours by car, and from Marrakech, 8 hours.

Several trekking programs in the Sahara are available:

A one-day hike in the Moroccan desert, starting from M’hamid .
2-day trek to M’Hamid with an overnight stay in a wild bivouac.
3-day desert trek in Morocco starting from M’Hamid .
4-day Sahara trek departing from M’hamid ,
5 days of camel trekking to Erg Zahar,
6-day trek M’hamid – Erg Chegaga.

Longer hikes (7 days, 10 days, 15 days) starting from M’hamid are also possible for the great adventurers.

If you want to go trekking in the Moroccan desert, the village of M’hamid El Ghizlane is the ideal starting point..

Merzouga Trek

If you are going to the Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) area during your stay in Morocco, you should know that it is also possible to go on a camel trek there.

You’ll be thrilled to discover the vast dunes of Erg Chebbi during this Sahara experience. However, the trek from Merzouga usually takes 2 or 3 days.

Here, for example, is a program of 3 days of hiking in Merzouga.

A 2-day/1-night trek in a nomadic desert camp is also possible. This Sahara excursion departs in the afternoon. You’ll set off with a camel caravan into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a 2-3 hour trek. After sunset, you’ll settle into the bivouac for the night. The following day, you’ll return to Merzouga around noon..

Take advantage of your stay in Morocco to try out the nomadic lifestyle!

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Desert trek in Morocco: a camel trek in the heart of the Sahara