Discover the Ultimate Moroccan Desert Adventure: 8-Day Hiking Tour from Marrakech
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day adventure through Morocco’s breathtaking landscapes, beginning in the vibrant city of Marrakech. This 8-Day Hiking Tour from Marrakech offers the perfect blend of cultural immersion and breathtaking natural beauty, taking you through the majestic Atlas Mountains, charming oasis valleys, and the fascinating Sahara Desert. Guided by Berber professionals, you’ll explore traditional villages, hike through picturesque dunes, and camp under a starry sky. Ideal for adventurers of all levels, this trek promises a unique experience.
Welcome to Morocco: Hiking Tour from Marrakech
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN Marrakech
- Arrival: Welcome at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
- Evening: Free time to explore the bustling medina and souks near Jemaa el Fna Square.
- Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Marrakech.
Atlantic Adventures: Crossing the Atlas and Exploring the South
Day 2: Marrakech - Ouarzazate - Zagora - Mhamid
- Journey: Early morning departure, crossing the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi Tichka Pass.
- Itinerary: Passing through Ouarzazate, the Draa Valley, Agdz, Zagora, and Tagounit.
- Hike: 1-hour walk from Mhamid to the edge of the palm grove.
Accommodation: Overnight in a bivouac.
Epic Hike: Draa valley desert trek
Day 3: Mhamid - Sidi Naji
- Hike: 6 hours of walking along the Drâa River and across the Sidi Naji Plateau.
- Accommodation: Overnight bivouac in the Sidi Naji dunes.
Desert Adventure: Journey to the Great Dunes of Zaher
Day 4: Sidi Naji - Bouguerm - Erg Zahar
- Hiking: 6 hours of walking through desert landscapes to the great dunes of Erg Zaher.
- Activities: Water supply and meeting with the Aït Khabbach nomads at the Zaher well.
- Accommodation: Overnight in a bivouac.
Journey Through the Dunes: From Erg Zaher to Ait Ounir
Day 5: Erg Zaher - Erg Ait Ounir
- Hiking: 5 hours of walking through varied terrain of dunes, tamarisks, and acacias.
- Accommodation: Overnight bivouac in the Ait Ounir dunes.
Immersion in the Desert: Towards the Ras Nkhal Palm Grove
Day 6: Ait Ounir - Ras Nkhal
- Hike: 6-hour walk to Ras Nkhal at the entrance to the Mhamid palm grove.
- Accommodation: Overnight bivouac among palm and tamarisk trees.
Return to the Red City: Mhamid to Marrakech via Ouarzazate
Day 7: Ras Nkhal - Mhamid - Ouarzazate - Marrakech
- Hike: 1 to 2 hours’ walk to Mhamid.
- Transfer: Return to Marrakech via Ouarzazate.
- Evening: Free time in Marrakech.
- Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Marrakech.
Farewell to Morocco: Departure
Day 8: Marrakech - AIRPORT
- Departure: Transfer to the airport and assistance with departure formalities.
