Sahara Desert Walking Experience From Marrakech — Erg Chigaga
A walking-focused Sahara journey from Marrakech across the Draa valley to the dunes near M’hamid, trekking on foot between nomad camps with a camel carrying the gear, sleeping under the stars and waking to sunrise over the sand.
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights · Difficulty: Moderate · Max altitude: 1,500 m · Distance: 20 km · Group size: 1–10 · From: €465 per person
Highlights
- Walk between nomad camps in the dunes
- Camel carries the baggage, you walk light
- Two nights in desert bivouac camps
- Draa valley palm oases en route
- Vast, silent star-filled desert nights
Itinerary
Day 1 — Marrakech to the Draa
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka and descend past Ouarzazate to the palm-lined Draa, with a short oasis walk.
Marrakech → Draa valley · Drive + 2 hrs · 5 km · gain +100 m · Meals: Dinner · Sleep: Kasbah / camp
Day 2 — Walking into the dunes
Drive to the desert edge, then trek on foot with a camel caravan into the dunes to a bivouac camp for sunset.
Draa valley → Desert camp · 5 hrs walking · 12 km · gain 0 · Meals: All · Sleep: Bivouac camp
Day 3 — Sunrise & return
A dawn dune walk, breakfast, then the drive back to Marrakech via the Draa.
Desert camp → Marrakech · 3 hrs walking + drive · 3 km · gain 0 · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Sleep: End
What’s included
- Private vehicle & driver
- Desert guide & camel support
- Camp accommodation
- Meals as listed
- Bottled water
Why choose this trek
Unlike a 4x4 tour, this is the Sahara on foot — slow, silent and immersive, guided by desert nomads who know every dune and well.
Fitness & preparation
Moderate; several hours walking in soft sand each day.
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