Morocco · Desert Safari

5-Day Zagora Desert Safari with Camel Trekking and Desert Camping

5 Days Round trip from Marrakesh 40160 Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See Marabout's tombstone of Sidi Naji
  • 02 Camp under the stars or in desert tents
  • 03 Camel ride across the desert
  • 04 Enjoy the beauty of the great dunes of Erg of Ez-Zahar

At the foot of the Anti-Atlas Mountains, Zagora offers the ultimate 5-day desert safari as you make your way across the dunes, through the Hamada and the Erg of Ez-Zahar. Along the way, discover Marabout's tombstone of Sidi Naji, the beautiful desert of Morocco at Erg of Ez-Zahar, the little dunes of Erg of Ait ounir, and the vast plains of Douib. This journey combines camel trekking, desert picnics, and nights spent under the stars or in tents.

These great dunes have kept their wild and solitary character, and they overlook the most beautiful desert of Morocco.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Marrakech, Zagora
Languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

From M'Hamid to Sidi Naji's Tombstone

  • Depart early in the morning from M'Hamid, the gateway to the desert, with the camels and their drivers to discover the arid countryside.

  • Stop for a picnic lunch in the shade.

  • After some rest, continue on to Marabout's tombstone of Sidi Naji.

  • Then set up the bivouac, where you will spend the evening and the night under the stars or in tents.

2
Day 02

Cross the Hamada to Erg of Ez-Zahar

  • In the morning, after breakfast, cross the Hamada before reaching the Erg of Ez-Zahar.

  • These great dunes have kept their wild and solitary character, and they overlook the most beautiful desert of Morocco.

  • At the foot of these dunes, also called the howling dunes, set up the bivouac so that you can climb up and admire the sunset.

3
Day 03

From Erg of Ez-Zahar to Erg of Ait Ounir

  • Depart from the Erg of Ez-Zahar towards the little dunes of the Erg of Ait Ounir.

  • During this day of riding and picnicking, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the diversity of the desert countryside.

  • Set up the third bivouac at night.

4
Day 04

Across the Arid Plains to Douib

  • For the second-to-last day, the caravan continues at its own pace along the arid plains.

  • Stop for lunch and an afternoon nap.

  • Arrive in the late afternoon at the area called Douib.

  • Set up camp for the last time under the stars.

5
Day 05

Return from Douib to M'Hamid

  • Leave Douib in the direction of M'Hamid.

  • Enjoy a little more of the vastness, the silence, and the sound of your steps on the sand.

End of trip.

Anti-Atlas Mountains, Erg of Ez-Zahar, Erg of Ait Ounir

Where this trip takes you

Anti-Atlas Mountains, Erg of Ez-Zahar, Erg of Ait Ounir

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 40160 2 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Moroccan tour guide

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
M'Hamid El Ghizlane, Morocco
Tour start
Marrakesh 40160, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Marrakesh 40160.

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