Your adventure begins with pickup from your accommodation (Riad, hotel, or camping) in M’Hamid. You will meet your local desert guide who will accompany you to the starting point of the trek, where the rest of the nomadic team and camels will be waiting. After a short briefing and preparation, we begin trekking towards Sidi Naji Marabout, a sacred site dedicated to a holy man respected by local nomads. The walk takes approximately 3 hours across diverse desert landscapes. You have the option to: Continue trekking on foot, or Ride a camel for a more traditional Sahara experience. Upon arrival at Sidi Naji, we set up our first desert camp. As the sun sets, the team prepares dinner around the fire. In the evening, enjoy traditional desert music performed by the nomadic staff while admiring the peaceful silence of the Sahara and its brilliant starry sky.

After breakfast, we continue our trek towards Erg Zahar, known as one of the highest dune areas in the region, with dunes rising up to 300 metres. The walk takes around 3 hours. As we approach Erg Zahar, the landscape transforms into vast golden dunes stretching endlessly towards the horizon. The silence here is powerful and unforgettable. Upon arrival, camp is set at the foot of the dunes. You will have free time to climb the high dunes and enjoy panoramic views, especially beautiful during sunset when the sand changes colour from gold to deep orange. Dinner is served at camp, followed by another magical evening under the stars.

Today’s journey is approximately 4 hours of trekking as we follow part of the historic Old Caravan Road, once used by traders transporting goods across the Sahara. The route offers a mixture of dunes, rocky desert (reg), and open plains, allowing you to experience different desert terrains. Along the way, your guide will share stories about nomadic life and the history of trans-Saharan trade. Upon arrival at Erg Ait Ounir, camp will be prepared. This evening, you will witness the preparation of traditional sand bread (also called Berber bread), baked directly in the sand under hot embers — a unique desert cooking method. Enjoy dinner together and relax by the fire.

After breakfast, we continue towards the peaceful area of Douib, a less-traveled part of the desert known for its serene atmosphere and wide open landscapes. The trek today allows you to fully appreciate the raw beauty of the Sahara — endless horizons, soft dunes, scattered tamarisk trees, and sometimes traces of nomadic life. Douib offers a tranquil setting ideal for reflection, photography, or simply enjoying the deep silence of the desert. Upon arrival, camp is set up for your final night in the Sahara. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with your desert team. Music, storytelling, and laughter around the fire create unforgettable memories of your trekking adventure.

Early risers may wake before dawn to climb a nearby dune and enjoy a charming Sahara sunrise over the golden sands a peaceful and emotional moment as the first light touches the desert. After breakfast, we begin the final day of the journey towards Marrakech, passing through the village of M’Hamid. This last stretch allows travellers to fully absorb the beauty and calmness of the desert before returning to civilisation. Upon arrival in M’Hamid, we say goodbye to the nomadic team, and the driver will meet the group for the transfer back to the accommodation in Marrakech. End of your unforgettable Sahara Desert trekking experience.