Sahara yoga treks
Guide your students into the quiet heart of the Sahara, travelling with nomads and sleeping beneath open skies – an authentic, elemental setting for yoga, meditation, and deep retreat designed for teachers leading their own group.
Airport pick-up and drop-off from Marrakech or Ouarzazate
Hotel accomodation on arrival and when you get to M'hamid El Ghizlane
Transport to and from M'hamid, gateway to the Sahara, in comfortable, air-conditioned bus
Nomadic team, camels, equipment, tents and camp setup
All meals, including delicious Moroccan cuisine cooked on the camp fire
Hammam visit to wash away the sand at the end of your trek
Daily walking route planned and guided by the nomadic team
Full logistical support - we take care of everything so you can concentrate on yoga
Included in your yoga trip
Running a yoga retreat in the Sahara is very different from staying in a fixed camp. Our journeys follow old nomadic routes, moving each day with a camel caravan and sleeping in wild, open landscapes. It’s simple, quiet and spacious – the kind of setting where your group can slow down and focus without distraction.
Each night is spent in a mobile camp set up by the nomadic team, with meals cooked over the fire and evenings under a sky full of stars. There are no permanent facilities, no toilets and no showers – just the open desert and the steady rhythm of travelling with people who know it like the back of their hand.
We handle everything from airport pick‑up to airport drop-off, including overnight hotel stays, transport, food, equipment, camels, camp setup and safety. You can concentrate fully on teaching while we take care of the logistics. Whether you’re an independent instructor or a yoga company planning a new retreat, we shape the journey around your style and the needs of your group.
Day 1 – Arrival in Marrakech or Ouarzazate
Airport pick up and transfer to your riad or hotel. A gentle arrival day to settle, breathe, and meet your group before travelling south.
Day 2 – Marrakech / Ouarzazate to M’Hamid
Drive through the Draa Valley, following palm groves and ancient ksars (fortified villages). Arrive in M’Hamid, the gateway to the Sahara. A short grounding yoga session before dinner. Overnight in a simple hotel on the edge of the dunes.
Six-day yoga trip
Departs: Marrakech / Ouarzazate
Duration: Six days (three nights in the desert)
Day 3 – M’Hamid to Sidi Naji
Meet the nomadic team and camels. Begin your journey with a slow, mindful walk towards Sidi Naji, a sacred site known for its marabout shrine. Afternoon meditation among the dunes. Evening yoga under a sky full of stars.
Day 4 – Sidi Naji to Erg Zahar
Walk deeper into the silence of the Sahara. Arrive at Erg Zahar, one of the region’s most beautiful dune systems. Sunset yoga on the high dunes, followed by a quiet night around the fire with nomadic music.
Day 5 – Erg Zahar to Erg Ait Ounir
Continue east towards Erg Ait Ounir, a remote area of rolling dunes and wide-open plains. Optional breathwork or journalling workshop in camp. Final night in the desert, with a sunrise or sunset practice in the dunes.
Day 6 – 4x4 pick‑up, hammam visit and return north
The 4x4 vehicles arrive directly at camp for the drive out of the dunes. Stop in M’Hamid for a visit to a hammam (Moroccan bathhouse), where you can wash away the desert sand before boarding the bus north. Continue towards Marrakech or Ouarzazate, arriving in the early evening.
Tour type: Group
Eight-day yoga trip
Departs from: Marrakech or Ouarzazate
Duration: Eight days (five nights in the desert)
Day 1 – Arrival in Marrakech or Ouarzazate
Airport pick up and transfer to your riad or hotel. A gentle arrival day to settle, breathe, and meet your group before travelling south.
Day 2 – Marrakech / Ouarzazate to M’Hamid
Drive through the Draa Valley, following palm groves and ancient ksars. Arrive in M’Hamid, the gateway to the Sahara. A short grounding yoga session before dinner. Overnight in a simple hotel on the edge of the dunes.
Day 3 – M’Hamid to Sidi Naji
Meet the nomadic team and camels. Begin your journey with a slow, mindful walk towards Sidi Naji, a sacred site known for its marabout shrine. Afternoon meditation among the dunes. Evening yoga under a sky full of stars.
Day 4 – Sidi Naji to Erg Zahar
Walk deeper into the silence of the Sahara. Arrive at Erg Zahar, one of the most striking dune systems in the region. Sunset yoga on the high dunes, followed by a quiet night around the fire with nomadic music.
Day 5 – Rest day at Erg Zahar
A full day to slow down. Sunrise practice on the dunes, followed by a workshop shaped by the teacher’s style (breathwork, meditation, restorative yoga, journalling). Long, unhurried time for rest, reading, silence and stillness. Second night at Erg Zahar.
Day 6 – Erg Zahar to Erg Ait Ounir
Travel east towards Erg Ait Ounir, a remote area of rolling dunes and wide-open plains. Afternoon meditation or gentle movement session. Camp in a peaceful spot far from all tracks.
Day 7 – Erg Ait Ounir to Erg Douib
Continue deeper into the Sahara towards Erg Douib, a more isolated dune system reached only by multi‑day caravans. Final night in the high dunes, with a closing circle or sunset practice to mark the end of the journey.
Day 8 – 4x4 pick‑up, hammam visit and return north
The 4x4 vehicles arrive directly at camp for the drive out of the dunes. Stop in M’Hamid for a visit to a hammam (Moroccan bathhouse), where you can wash away the desert sand before boarding the bus north. Continue towards Marrakech or Ouarzazate, arriving in the evening.
Tour type: Group
Find out more
If you’re a yoga teacher or retreat organiser looking to offer something different – something grounded, simple and genuinely connected to the desert – we’d be happy to help you shape it.
Every trek is planned in partnership with you, balancing your teaching style with the practical rhythm of travelling nomad‑style.
For pricing, availability and next steps, email us at info@ultimatesahara.net. If you prefer, we can arrange a call‑back to talk through your plans and help you build the right journey for your group.
This tour includes
Included in your trek
Exclusive use of the camels and the services of their expert handlers
Not included in this tour
Air conditioned 4x4 vehicles and drivers for the return journey to M'hamid
Cosy tents, mattress and bedding for everyone in your party for a great night's sleep under the stars
All meals, including delicious home cooked Moroccan dinners around the camp fire, prepared by your own chef
Visit to traditional Moroccan hammam bathhouse to scrub away the desert sand on your final day
Airport pick-up and drop-off, plus transport to and from M'hamid
Optional tips for your guides, chef and 4x4 driver
Insurance - please ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance including medical cover
Hotel stay in Marrakech or Ouarzazate on arrival and in M'hamid the night before your trek
Flights to Morocco and back to your home country
Yoga instructor and equipment such as yoga mats
FAQ
How much yoga can we realistically do each day?
Most groups choose one or two sessions a day, depending on the teacher’s style and the rhythm of the trek. Sunrise and sunset practices work perfectly, with optional meditation or workshops during the long midday pause.
Do you provide mats and yoga equipment?
We ask groups to bring their own mats. Blocks and straps are optional and up to the teacher. We provide all camping equipment, cooking gear and logistics.
What level of fitness do students need?
The walking is gentle and steady, usually 2–4 hours a day with long breaks. Most people with a basic level of fitness can join. The focus is on slowing down, not pushing hard.
What facilities are there in the desert?
These are true nomadic treks: no permanent toilets, no showers, no fixed camps. We travel with a mobile camp set up each night by the nomadic team, with meals cooked over the fire and plenty of comfort, but no built structures.
How does pricing work for teachers, and can I add my own margin?
We give you a clear per‑person wholesale price based on group size and where you're starting from. You’re free to add your own teaching fee or margin on top. Most instructors build this into their final retreat price. We don’t take commission from your teaching income.
For more questions, see our main FAQ.
Our camel treks
• Sahara Plus – a three‑night route with more time in the dunes
• Sahara Pro – our most comprehensive expedition, five nights in the desert
• Sahara for Beginners – a gentle two‑night introduction to the desert
• If you want to see exactly where M’hamid is, our homepage has a simple map showing the distances from Marrakech, Agadir and Ouarzazate.
