Tour Overview
Experience a 5-day hiking journey through the Draa Valley and Chegaga Desert, following ancient caravan paths between palm oases, desert plains, and towering dunes. Guided by locals, this trek combines desert walking, camel support, nomadic encounters, and nights in traditional Sahara camps.
Tour Highlights
- Hike through the lush palm groves and ancient ksour of the Draa Valley.
- Walk along old caravan routes connecting remote desert villages and oases.
- Explore the vast dunes of the Chegaga Desert, one of Morocco’s wildest Sahara regions.
- Enjoy camel-supported desert hiking across sand dunes and desert plateaus.
- Spend nights under the stars in traditional nomadic or desert camps.
- Experience authentic Saharan culture and nomadic hospitality.
- Travel with experienced local desert guides and camel handlers.
- Witness breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the Sahara dunes.
Private Transport
Comfortable transport from and back to Marrakech
Expert Guide
Experienced, licensed High Atlas trekking guide
Accommodation
Hotel & Camping
Included Meals
Full board
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Ouarzazate – Agdz – Draa Valley – M’Hamid
Depart from Ouarzazate and drive south through Agdz, entering the lush Draa Valley, famous for its endless palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Stop along the way to explore traditional villages and ksour. Continue to M’Hamid El Ghizlane, the last village before the Sahara. Meet your camel team and guides, then enjoy a short sunset walk into the desert. Dinner and overnight in a desert camp.
Day 2: M’Hamid – Sidi Naji – Erg Smar
Begin your camel trekking adventure, walking at a relaxed pace across desert plains and tamarisk groves. Follow old caravan routes used by nomads for centuries. After lunch under the shade of acacia trees, continue towards the dunes of Erg Smar. Watch the sunset over the sand dunes before dinner and overnight camping under the stars.
Day 3: Erg Smar – Erg Chegaga
Today’s trek leads deeper into the Sahara toward the majestic dunes of Erg Chegaga, the largest dune system in the region. Walk across vast sandy landscapes, with camels carrying supplies. Arrive at Chegaga in the afternoon and enjoy free time to climb dunes or relax. Spectacular sunset, traditional dinner, and overnight in a nomadic-style camp.
Day 4: Erg Chegaga – Foum Zguid – Draa Valley
After sunrise and breakfast, leave the dunes and trek across desert plateaus and dry lake beds. Later, a 4x4 transfer takes you to Foum Zguid, then back through remote desert landscapes and the Draa Valley. Dinner and overnight in a local guesthouse or lodge.
Day 5: Draa Valley – Agdz – Ouarzazate
Enjoy a leisurely morning exploring the palm oases and villages of the Draa Valley. After lunch, drive back to Ouarzazate, passing scenic viewpoints and historic kasbahs. End of the 5-day camel trekking adventure.
What's Included
Included in the Price
- Pickup and drop-off from your Hotel in Ouarzazate.
- Camel-supported trekking with experienced local guides
- Full-board meals during the trek
- Nights in desert camps
- Camel support to carry luggage and trekking equipment.
- Dedicated local cook preparing fresh traditional meals.
- Experienced, licensed local mountain guide.
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities
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