Join a five-day guided trek through the Moroccan desert and discover the changing landscapes of the Draa Valley. Walk across golden dunes, hidden oases, stone plateaus and traditional palm groves far from the busiest routes.
Share authentic moments with the local Amazigh team, enjoy meals beside the campfire and sleep beneath an exceptionally clear desert sky. The journey combines four to six hours of walking on trekking days with traditional bivouacs in remote settings.
This route operates from October to April and is designed for travelers seeking an accessible yet immersive Sahara adventure from Marrakech.
Tour Highlights
Your 5-Day Morocco Itinerary
Marrakech to Nesrat via Ouarzazate
Depart Marrakech by minibus and cross the High Atlas through Tizi N’Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters. Stop in Ouarzazate before continuing through the Draa Valley, with its fortified villages, palm groves and kasbahs. Enjoy a picnic en route and reach Nesrat for the first bivouac. Driving: approximately 7 hours 30 minutes. Overnight in tents.
Nesrat to the Tidri Dunes
Begin the trek through the Nesrat palm grove and discover the traditional irrigation system used to cultivate henna, barley, wheat, alfalfa and date palms. Continue toward the Bougayoir dunes, cross a mineral-rich plateau and pass a fortified earthen village, kasbahs and marabouts. Walk through the Sidi Saleh palm grove to the camp among the Tidri dunes. Walking: 4 to 6 hours. Overnight in tents.
Tidri to Erg Sahel
Walk between dunes and stone desert toward Erg Sahel, an immense sea of sand continuously reshaped by the wind. Pause for lunch beneath the tamarisk trees and enjoy the complete isolation of this remote desert landscape. Walking: 4 to 6 hours. Overnight in tents.
Erg Sahel to Ouled Driss via Rgabi
Continue through the dune sea toward the dark rocky reg and a mineral plateau dotted with tamarisk and acacia trees. See the villages of Bounou, M’Hamid and Ouled Driss in the distance before reaching lower dunes for the final bivouac. In the evening, taste traditional sand bread and enjoy songs around the fire with the local team. Walking: 4 to 6 hours. Overnight in tents.
Ouled Driss to Marrakech
After breakfast, enjoy one final short walk in the dunes before meeting your vehicle. Return to Marrakech through Zagora and Ouarzazate, with a picnic along the way. Arrive in the late afternoon and transfer to your Riad. Driving: approximately 8 hours / 450 km.
Everything you need for a comfortable and memorable Morocco experience.
What’s Included
- Return transfers between Marrakech and the trekking route.
- Four nights in igloo-style tents with foam mattresses.
- All equipment required to set up the bivouac.
- All meals during the trek.
- Services of camel drivers and their dromedaries.
- Services of a cook.
- Certified trekking guide.
- Mineral water during the trek.
What’s Not Included
- Round-trip flights.
- Meals and accommodation in Marrakech.
- Personal expenses.
- Travel and repatriation insurance.
- Tips for the guide, camel drivers and cook.
- Admission to paid historical monuments.
Desert Trek Pricing
This itinerary is available for groups of three or more travelers.
Loved by travellers around the world
Rated 5.0 / 5 · 66 reviews · Travelers' Choice 2026
★★★★★"A huge thank you to Ahmed, official chief of the desert — the whole trip was pure magic. Elegance, kindness and unforgettable moments in the Draa Valley and Sahara Desert."
— Sylvie L.
★★★★★"Excellent from start to finish. Omar is a remarkable guide, passionate and knowledgeable. He taught us so much about the local flora, fauna and surrounding parks."
— Compar426481454VP
★★★★★"A magical, prodigious experience with muleteers and a cook. An extraordinary and unforgettable trek in the High Atlas with the ascent of M'Goun."
— Lau
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