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Sahara Desert Trek

DURATION

09 days

ACCOMMODATION

Riad & Camping

Trip Difficulty
DIFFICULTY
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Long Days of Trekking

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LOCATION

Africa, Morocco

MEETING POINT

London or Marrakech Airport

GROUP SIZE

2-16

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Let’s find out more about this Sahara Desert Trek.

Upon touch down in Marrakech you’ll experience a manic party for the senses like no other. But head south-east for 8 hours and it’s another story altogether. 

Welcome to the Sahara Desert. Enjoy the quiet. The peace. The tranquillity. 

And the camels, of course. (They snort, by the way.)

On this adventure like no other, you’ll experience heat, Berber life, delicious food, and the raw, unparalleled beauty of the great Sahara Desert.

But let’s not beat around the bush. There are no toilets on this trip. Loos look more like a hole in the ground inside a little tent, and there’s certainly no porcelain in sight. 

But if you can make do without mod-cons, you’ll reap the rewards of embracing this Sahara desert trek through the biggest hot desert in the world. 

The lack of light pollution and remoteness from civilisation means you’re guaranteed the most breath-taking views of the stars above. Think camping in deepest, darkest rural Wales and then take it to a whole different level. Ten levels, more like. 

Read our article “How hard is it to trek the Sahara Desert” 

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Whats Included In Our Sahara Desert Trek

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  •  whats_included_textMax 16 Travellers Per Group
  •  whats_included_text3* Hotel & Tents (Twin Share)
  •  whats_included_textPrivate Transport
  •  whats_included_text7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners
  •  whats_included_textPorters To Carry 12kg During The Trek
  •  whats_included_textExpert Guides With You Throughout The Trip

Sahara Desert Trek Itinerary

You will meet your Bucket List Leaders at the airport and fly out as a group for Bucket Lister + Trips. If you have booked a Bucket Lister Trip we will see you in Morocco soon!

If you have transfers with us we will take you to the hotel. For those making their own way, we will see you in Marrakech.

Special Information: Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm today.

We take a scenic drive across the High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate and then Zagora. This takes almost 8 hours, passing date palm oases, Berber villages, and incredible landscapes. In Zagora, we turn off the main highway and drive out to Faija. There we camp, and meet the camels and their cameleers.

Today your Sahara desert tour really begins. In the morning we load the camels and head to Hamada. We have good views of the Saghro Mountains, with little vegetation, and maybe some Bedouin nomads. After lunch in an oasis, we walk along dried riverbeds and arrive at the campsite at sunset.

We climb to the Abbes pass, from where we can observe the vastness of the stony desert. Out there is our next solitary campsite, which we will reach later in the afternoon.

Today we trek and far away; we can already spot the dunes of Chegaga in the distance. We’ll get to them later today.

After walking the many small dunes of Chegaga, we continue in the direction of M’hamid. We eat under the trees of Tamares, and in the evening, we arrive at the dunes of Bougarne, a site rarely frequented by tourists.

We are picked up from the dunes and start our long picturesque drive back to Marrakech.

Today is a free day in Marrakech.

Enjoy a brief rest in the peaceful inner courtyard, before heading out to explore the city for the afternoon. Browse local handicrafts in the bustling souks, visit the stunningly-tiled Ben Youssef Madrasa or see the entertainers of Jemaa el-Fnaa square.

Alternatively, book your add-on hot air balloon experience in advance and you can spend the day soaring over the beautiful Moroccan countryside.

This marks the end of our Saharan adventure.

  • Day 1 3* Riad – Twin room
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  • Day 2 Camping
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  • Day 3 Camping
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  • Day 4 Camping
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  • Day 5 Camping
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  • Day 6 Camping
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  • Day 7 3* Riad – Twin room
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  • Day 8 3* Riad – Twin room
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  • Day 9 Flight
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Sahara Desert Trek Dates & Availability

Our Bucket Lister Trips

Bucketlister trips are our standard for all our incredible trips. When you book a Bucketlister trip we will organise everything for you from the first to the last location on your adventure and you’ll have a local guide with you every step of the way. All you’ll need to organise is your own flights and transfers. (Additional Options for Land Only Transfers)

Bucketlister trips are our standard for all our incredible trips. When you book a Bucketlister trip we will organise everything for you from the first to the last location on your adventure and you’ll have a local guide with you every step of the way. All you’ll need to organise is your own flights and transfers. (Additional Options for Land Only Transfers)

Our Bucket Lister+ Trips

Bucketlister+ trips are a done-for-you service from start to finish. We organise everything for you. You’ll have a UK Guide with you every step of the way and the additional option to book UK Group Flights & Transfers through us. All you’ll have to do is pack your bag.

Bucketlister+ trips are a done-for-you service from start to finish. We organise everything for you. You’ll have a UK Guide with you every step of the way and the additional option to book UK Group Flights & Transfers through us. All you’ll have to do is pack your bag.

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Sahara Desert Trek Frequently Asked Questions

A visa is not required when travelling as a tourist for up to 90 days. A valid passport is mandatory. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Morocco.

For Morocco, there are two associated plug types, types C and E. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type E is the plug which has two round pins and a hole for the socket’s male earthing pin.

There are no compulsory vaccinations required for Morocco, however, we recommend you consult with your local travel clinic for the most up-to-date recommendations, particularly in regards to malaria prophylactics.

The currency used throughout the country is the Moroccan dirham. Credit cards are widely accepted and ATMs are common, dispensing local currency.

Yes, you can leave any unnecessary items for your trek at the Riad where all of your belongings will be secured safely in the luggage room (this is where you may find having an extra bag beneficial)

On the trek, a porter will carry around your duffel bag of around 13kg weight (no wheels) for you which stores all of your trekking equipment and you will need a rucksack/daypack for any additional weight such as a water bottle, snacks, phone etc. to carry on yourself.

The longest trekking day will be day 5 and a total of 17 miles – this sounds intense but the guides look after the groups so well and ensure plenty of breaks and water for the duration of the trekking and are there for full support! There is a chance to ride the camels on the trek too and all of your equipment will be carried by porters.

Mineral water is supplied to you during your trek. We still recommend you bring emergency purification tablets!

The tents will be put up for you.

Yes some of the nights you are camping in the dunes, so it is advised to be prepared for this.

There will be plenty of time for everyone to get some great shots of the trip!

There is a chance to ride the camels if you want to.

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