Grand Morocco Trek
Marrakech, the Atlas, three days walking in the desert and two days on the Atlantic.
Ten days from souk to surf beach. Two nights in Marrakech, the drive over the High Atlas, three days trekking with dromedaries, one night in the desert camp and two days in Taghazout on the coast.
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- Day 1
Arrival in Marrakech
From the airport straight to the riad.
NightRiad, double room - Day 2
Marrakech
Koutoubia mosque, Jemaa el-Fnaa, Jardin Majorelle and the Bahia palace — all within walking distance. For Jardin Majorelle we recommend booking tickets in advance.
- Day 3
Marrakech → M'hamid
Over the Tizi-n-Tichka pass at 2,260 metres, a visit to Aït Ben Haddou, midday in Ouarzazate with its film studios, then through the Draa valley via Zagora to M'hamid.
NightHotel right at the gate to the desert - Day 4
M'hamid → Sidi Naji
You meet your crew and the dromedaries. The route passes the dunes of Zahar, with a lunch break under tamarisks. The first camp is at Sidi Naji, near a place sacred to the nomads.
NightTent - Day 5
Sidi Naji → Erg Zahar
Through an area of many dunes to Erg Zahar. You watch the sunset from one of the highest dunes in Morocco.
NightTent - Day 6
Erg Zahar → Erg Smar
An easy walk through golden dunes, crossing the dry riverbed of the Wadi Drâa. In the evening you bake bread together in the sand.
NightTent - Day 7
Erg Smar → Erg Chegaga
The goal is the dunes of Erg Chegaga — a field stretching forty kilometres and rising to three hundred metres. After the lunch break your driver collects you and takes you to the desert camp.
NightLarge tent with beds · shower and toilet - Day 8
Erg Chegaga → Taghazout
Through the Iriki national park back onto the road, past Taznakht (Berber carpets) and Taliouine (saffron). You reach the coastal town of Taghazout in the evening.
NightHotel in Taghazout - Day 9
Taghazout
Rest and enjoy the sea. Far from touristy Agadir, popular with surfers.
- Day 10
Agadir → departure
Beslama, Morocco. Transfer to Agadir airport.
Included
- Two nights in a double room in Marrakech incl. breakfast
- One night in a double room in M'hamid incl. half board
- Three nights in tents during the trek (dome tent, mattresses, blankets, mess tent)
- One night in the desert camp, double room
- Full board during the trek
- Two nights in Taghazout incl. breakfast and dinner
- All transfers in an air-conditioned 4×4 with driver
- Local walking guide throughout the trip
- Experienced trekking cook · three dromedaries · local support team
- Mineral water during the trek
- Personal planning and thorough pre-departure support
Not included
- Flights
- Lunches in Marrakech, Taghazout and en route
- Dinners in Marrakech
- Tips · soft drinks · water in Marrakech and Agadir
- Travel, repatriation and cancellation insurance
- Single room or single tent: supplement € 290
Suits you if
- If you want to see Morocco in full — city, mountains, desert, sea
- For groups of friends: from six people the trip costs € 1,200 instead of € 1,969
- If you want to spend three days walking in the desert
Not for you if
- If you have less than ten days
- With heart conditions or other serious illnesses
