Experience a unique 15-day adventure through Morocco’s Zagora Desert. This program combines breathtaking landscapes, cultural immersion, and nomadic traditions. Explore the Draa Valley, trek across vast dunes, and camp under starry skies. This journey offers a complete experience of the Sahara, including encounters with local Berber communities and opportunities to discover the desert’s diverse terrains.
Ouarzazate
Living the Nomadic Dream
Overview
Tour Information
Ouarzazate
Price
€ 2'250
Accomodation
Hotels, desert camp
Meals
Full board
Guided Tours
Trekking, cultural visits
Included
Excluded
HIghlights
Itinerary
Arrive at Ouarzazate, the "Gateway to the Sahara." Depending on your arrival time, explore sites such as the Kasbah Taourirt or enjoy the ambiance of this historic city.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Ouarzazate
- Meals: None (dinner available upon request)
- Guided Tours: Optional city exploration
Drive through the scenic Draa Valley, renowned for its palm groves, fortified villages, and kasbahs. Stop in Zagora for lunch before continuing to Lgatara, where your camel team will welcome you. Spend your first night in a traditional desert bivouac under the stars.
- Accommodation: Desert bivouac in Lgatara
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Guided Tours: Scenic drive through the Draa Valley
Begin trekking through the Jbel Bani Mountains, covering 16-20 km. This challenging yet rewarding stage includes rocky terrain and panoramic views of the desert. Reach the serene Achgeg Oasis, a tranquil spot to rest for the night.
- Accommodation: Desert bivouac at Achgeg Oasis
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Guided Tours: Guided trek through mountain trails
Continue trekking through varied landscapes, including rocky plateaus and sandy paths. Pass scattered tamarisk trees and admire the ever-changing desert scenery as you approach Lbayd, where you’ll camp for the night.
- Accommodation: Desert bivouac in Lbayd
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Guided Tours: Desert trek and nature observation
Enter the vast Erg Lmkhaznia, part of the Sahara’s renowned "sea of sand." Trek through golden dunes, experiencing the sheer scale and beauty of the desert. End the day with a breathtaking sunset and a night under the stars.
- Accommodation: Desert bivouac at Erg Lmkhaznia
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guided Tours: Dune trekking and sunset views
Continue trekking through the sea of sand, where you’ll encounter shifting dunes and untouched desert landscapes. Reach Arog Twal, another stunning area for camping.
- Accommodation: Desert bivouac in Arog Twal
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guided Tours: Exploration of sand dunes
Make your way through the Erg Chantof dunes, where the views of endless sand are mesmerizing. Set up camp amidst the dunes and enjoy the peaceful isolation of the desert.
- Accommodation: Desert bivouac at Erg Chantof
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Guided Tours: Guided trek through Erg Chantof
Trek across a mix of sand dunes and rocky plateaus, encountering scattered vegetation and unique desert flora. Reach Khart Lgarzim, where you’ll camp for the night.
- Accommodation: Desert bivouac in Khart Lgarzim
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Guided Tours: Guided exploration of desert ecosystems
Pass through tamarisk trees and rocky terrains as you approach Erg Smar, an area of expansive dunes. Spend the night camping under the stars in this tranquil desert setting.
- Accommodation: Desert bivouac in Erg Smar
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Guided Tours: Nature observation and guided trek
Traverse the "Screaming Dunes" of Erg Ezzahar, named for the sound the sand makes when the wind blows. This area offers spectacular views and a serene atmosphere.
- Accommodation: Desert bivouac at Erg Ezzahar
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Guided Tours: Guided trek and dune exploration
Walk through a combination of dunes and rocky plains, visiting the tomb of Sidi Naji, an important cultural and historical site in the region.
- Accommodation: Desert bivouac at Sidi Naji
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guided Tours: Visit to the tomb of Sidi Naji
Continue trekking through dunes and desert vegetation toward Bou Snina, where you’ll set up camp for the night.
- Accommodation: Desert bivouac at Bou Snina
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Guided Tours: Exploration of the area’s unique landscapes
Trek across more expansive sand dunes and rocky landscapes, arriving at Erf Noufrokh, another stunning location for desert camping.
- Accommodation: Desert bivouac at Erf Noufrokh
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Guided Tours: Desert trek and dune exploration
After breakfast, conclude your trek and return to Ouarzazate by 4x4. Spend your final evening reflecting on your journey and enjoying a farewell dinner.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Ouarzazate
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Guided Tours: Optional evening city exploration
Transfer to Ouarzazate Airport for your departure, depending on your flight schedule.
Meals: Breakfast
