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Morocco · Desert Adventure
The journey
Experience a private 5-day Sahara trekking adventure from Marrakech through Ouarzazate and into the desert landscapes of southern Morocco. Covering around 60 km, this journey combines transfers, trekking, camping, and traditional desert hospitality as you travel through valleys, plateaus, dunes, and oasis scenery.
Along the way, trek beneath the dramatic backdrop of Jebel Sarhro, pass palm groves and remote desert terrain, and spend nights under the stars in camp before returning to Ouarzazate and crossing the High Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech. This is a rewarding desert escape for travellers seeking an active and immersive experience.
The color of the landscape bursts out at sunrise.
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Pronounced 'Wazzazat', this lively desert-side town famous for its movie studios is located just south of the High Atlas Mountains. We transfer the short distance to our hotel for this night.
After an early breakfast, we load our equipment in the waiting vehicles and leave for the desert. Our route takes us to the low mountains of the beautiful Jebel Sarhro, then to the east, passing through the small town of Nekob en route to Tazzerine, a small oasis town. When we arrive at our starting point, we have lunch while the camels load the camels, then leave through beautiful landscapes of palm trees and small sand dunes. We camp at the edge of the dunes for the night, taking advantage of the stunning night sky. Night camp.
Drive about 3 hours Trek about 3 hours
The color of the landscape bursts out at sunrise. Hot coffee and a good breakfast set us up for a good day of trekking. We break camp, load the shamans and leave along a dry river, passing by small oases and low sand dunes. The views around us are incredible, with the colorful mountains of Jebel Sarhro to the north, and the surprising greenery of the palmery threading its way towards Tazzerine. Leaving the riverbed, we head to the desert hills, walking through the sand dunes. We occasionally pass small tamarisk trees that manage to thrive in this harsh environment, providing some shade. Continuing through the small dunes, we arrive at our camp in a sheltered place among the hills. Night camp.
Trek about 6-8 hours
After another incredible night under the stars, we set off on the last section of the road, continuing through the low hills until we emerge into the open desert, with inspiring views of the arid mountains around us. The ground becomes firmer underfoot as we walk on hamada, or the desert floor, until we reach the small, remote town of Taghbalt. We meet our waiting transport and return to Ouarzazate for an evening of celebrations. Night hotel.
Trek about 4 hours drive about 3 hours
After a good breakfast, Your Transfer to cross the magnificent High Atlas Mountains in Marrakech
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Your 5 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Marrakesh..
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