5-Day Desert Trekking from Marrakech

5-Day Desert Trekking from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga is an authentic Sahara adventure that takes you deep into Morocco’s wild desert landscapes alongside experienced nomad guides. Starting from Marrakech, you cross the High Atlas Mountains before beginning a peaceful camel-supported trek through vast desert plains, fossil areas, and rolling dunes, gradually reaching the remote regions near Erg Chegaga. Sleeping in traditional nomad bivouacs under star-filled skies, sharing freshly prepared meals, and walking at a gentle pace, this journey offers a true connection with Sahara silence, nomad culture, and untouched desert beauty—ending with an off-road return to Marrakech for a complete and unforgettable trekking experience.

Your desert trekking tour from Marrakech begins early in the morning. Travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, crossing scenic passes and traditional Berber villages. Enjoy changing landscapes as you head south, passing valleys, oases, and small desert towns on the edge of the Sahara. In the afternoon, arrive at the desert edge where you meet your local nomad team and camel caravan. After a short introductory walk to get used to the desert environment, settle into your first camp. Dinner is prepared by the nomads, and you spend the night in a traditional bivouac under a sky full of stars, beginning your Sahara trekking experience.

After breakfast, start your real desert trekking adventure accompanied by camels that carry luggage and supplies. Walk at a gentle pace across wide desert plains, fossil-rich areas, and soft sandy paths. This day allows you to connect deeply with the silence and vastness of the Sahara. Lunch is freshly prepared in the shade of acacia or tamarisk trees. In the afternoon, continue trekking through peaceful desert scenery until reaching a new remote campsite. Dinner and overnight in a nomad bivouac, sharing stories and tea around the fire.

Today you go deeper into the Sahara, discovering more varied landscapes including small dunes, dry riverbeds, and desert vegetation. Your nomad guides explain daily desert life, navigation, and survival techniques passed down through generations. After lunch in the open desert, continue trekking toward higher dunes, where the scenery becomes more dramatic and wild. Enjoy a quiet sunset walk and breathtaking colors over the sand. Dinner and overnight in a secluded desert camp, far from any roads or villages—pure Sahara trekking near Erg Chegaga.

This day brings you closer to the legendary Erg Chegaga, the largest dune area in Morocco. The horizon fills with rolling dunes and golden sand landscapes, offering some of the most impressive views of the Sahara. Enjoy lunch in the desert, followed by a final afternoon walk. The trek ends in a quiet area near Erg Chegaga, away from vehicles and crowds, preserving the feeling of true desert isolation. In the evening, share a farewell dinner with the nomad team and spend your last night in the desert under the stars.

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast in the desert. Meet your 4×4 vehicle and begin an off-road transfer across desert tracks, passing near Erg Chegaga and crossing vast dry lake beds such as Lake Iriki. Continue north through changing landscapes toward the Atlas Mountains, with stops along the way for photos and rest. Arrival back in Marrakech in the late afternoon, marking the end of an unforgettable 5-day desert trekking tour from Marrakech to Erg Chegaga with local nomads.