Sahara Pro
If you're the adventurous type, you'll love our most comprehensive Saharan trek, taking in four of the desert's most stunning dune fields and led by our experienced local guides. Five nights camel trekking and wild camping under the stars, return by 4x4.
Trek highlights
Five nights
€425
Trek prices
Adults
Children 4+
€425 per person
€280 per person
Trek add-ons
Return road trip to M'hamid
From Marrakech / Agadir
€380 / €480
Hotel stay in M'hamid before your trek
Single / double / triple
€50 / 70 / 85
Children under 4 go free
per person
in the desert
Trek with camels into the Sahara desert, led by an expert nomad guide
Spend five nights wild camping, including stays at four of the desert's most stunning dunes
Visit the holy site of Sidi Naji and see the remains of ancient Bedouin dwellings
Enjoy a refreshing wash in the waters of a natural desert spring
All meals included, among them a delicious Moroccan dinner prepared by your own chef
Round off your trek with an invigorating visit to a traditional hammam
Trek itinerary
Departs from: Hamada du Draa,
M'hamid El Ghizlane
Duration: five nights in the desert
Difficulty level: advanced
Departure time: late morning
Day one - camel trek to Sidi Naji
After saying hello to the camels, we head into the Sahara, passing through Ras Nkhal, where you may see fragments of pottery and other remnants of lost civilisations. After lunch under a tree, we reach the holy shrine of Sidi Naji, site of our first night's camp. Watch your chef bake bread in the sand in the traditional way and enjoy a delicious dinner before retiring for your first night under the stars.
Day two - trek to Erg Zahar
As we penetrate deeper into the Sahara, the tamarisk trees start to thin out, revealing the stark beauty of the desert. We visit the site of an ancient Bedouin market, where Bedouins once traded with passing caravans, and pause for lunch before reaching the orange dunes of Erg Zahar, their unique shape carved out by the wind. Your guides set up camp and prepare dinner while you climb to the top to enjoy breathtaking views.
Day three - arrive at Erg Smar
This morning, we make our way across an expansive plateau before traversing the arid River Draa valley, the longest valley in Morocco and once the main water source for the M'hamid desert before the construction of the Ouarzazate Dam caused it to dry up.
We'll enjoy lunch with refreshing Bedouin tea before continuing to Erg Smar, with its distinctive orange and gold sand dunes. In the evening, you can take a short hike up to the well where our camels will drink, and rejuvenate your spirits by washing in the natural spring water. On the way back to camp for dinner, visit the ancient ruins of long abandoned Bedouin dwellings.
Day four - trek to Ait Ounir
During today's trek, you will notice a marked change in the scenery, as we head back south of the Draa, where barren plateau gives way to a landscape rich with abundant vegetation and towering tamarisk trees. We settle for the night amid the magnificent dunes of Erg Ait Ounir, where the camels will enjoy tucking into edible plants while you enjoy your own dinner.
Day five - onward to Bo Ghabra
After an early start, our final day's trek sees us cross the River Draa valley once again with a trek to Bo Ghabra, where you will have another chance to wash in the rejuvenating natural waters of a well, and where we set up camp for a final dinner under the stars.
Day six - return to M'hamid
After breakfast, our 4x4 will arrive to take you back to M'hamid, stopping en route at a traditional Moroccan hammam bathhouse where you can wash off the sand and grime of five days in the desert, exfoliate and relax, leaving you refreshed and reinvigorated and ready for your onward journey.
Want to know more? Read our Camel Trek FAQ. If you’re unsure what to pack, our Sahara packing guide explains exactly what to wear during the day and night.
This tour includes
Included in your trek
Use of the camels and the services of their expert handlers for all five days of your trek
Not included in this tour
Air conditioned 4x4 vehicle and driver for the return journey to M'hamid
Cosy tent, mattress and bedding for a great night's sleep under the stars
All meals, including a delicious home cooked Moroccan dinner, prepared by your own chef
Visit to a palm oasis, traditional Berber settlement and other places of interest
Visit to traditional Moroccan hammam bathhouse to scrub away the desert sand
Transport to M'hamid. This can be booked as an add-on - see road trips.
Optional tips for your guides, chef and 4x4 driver
Insurance - please ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance including medical cover
Hotel stay in M'hamid the night before your trek. This can be booked as an add-on.
Related treks
• Sahara for Beginners – a shorter, easier introduction, two nights in the desert
• Sahara Plus – a mid‑level route with three nights wild camping in the desert
Find details of all our treks and more about Ultimate Sahara on the homepage.
Getting to M'hamid
What to pack
For clothing, footwear and packing advice, see our full Sahara packing guide. covering what to wear and what to bring with you on your trek.
Most travellers reach M’hamid El Ghizlane from Marrakech, Agadir or Ouarzazate. We can arrange private transport for you as an add‑on to your trek, or you can travel independently by bus or hire car. All treks start and finish in M’hamid, the last settlement before the vast Sahara.
