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Desert Trekking

Golden Dunes of Erg Chebbi

24 September → 04 October 2026
08 → 18 October 2026

22 October → 01 November 2026

12 → 22 November 2026

More dates available.

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Key Details

11-day journey including a multi-day desert trek in the Sahara. Starting at the edge of the desert, you travel into the vast landscapes of southern Morocco and explore the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Walk across endless dunes, experience the silence of the Sahara, spend nights in traditional desert camps under starry skies, and discover the culture and hospitality of Morocco’s desert communities.

Travel Format & Duration

Desert Trekking
for 11 days / 10 nights

Group Trip

Guaranteed from 4 participants
(max. 15 participants)

Price

€1,690 in a double room
(single room supplement €400)

Experiences

Desert Trekking, Nature, Sahara, Nomadic Culture, Adventure Travel

Itinerary

Marrakech – Ouarzazate/Ait Ben Haddou – Skoura – Erfoud – Merzouga – Tazzarine – Marrakech

Sahara Desert Trek – Across the Golden Dunes of Erg Chebbi

Your desert trek in Merzouga around the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi is a fascinating Sahara adventure. Walk across vast dunes and remote desert landscapes while experiencing breathtaking sunsets that bathe the sand in warm golden colors.

In the evenings, camp in the desert with your guide, enjoy traditional Moroccan meals by the campfire, and listen to stories about the nomadic Berber culture. Under the clear night sky filled with stars, the silence of the Sahara creates unforgettable moments.

Highlights at a Glance

✓ Hiking in the Sahara

✓ On foot or by camel through the desert

✓ 4 nights in the desert

✓ Imperial city of Marrakech

✓ Aït Ben Haddou (earthen kasbah, UNESCO World Heritage Site)

✓ Road of a Thousand Kasbahs

✓ The Rose Valley, the Dades Valley, and the Todgha Gorge

✓ Skoura, Merzouga, Erfoud

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Program

Your journey through Morocco begins in Marrakech, where the vibrant souks and the famous Djemaa el Fna square awaken the senses. From there, travel across the Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate and the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, before continuing through oasis landscapes to Erfoud and the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga. A desert trek through the Sahara offers unforgettable sunrises and sunsets before the journey leads back to Marrakech, completing this diverse Moroccan adventure.

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Available Dates

24 September → 04 October 2026
08 → 18 October 2026

22 October → 01 November 2026

12 → 22 November 2026

More dates available.

What's Included
  • 6 overnight stays in traditional accommodations such as riads and kasbahs including breakfast or half board, rooms with private bathroom/shower and WC according to the itinerary
  • 4 nights in the desert in a mobile tented camp (igloo tents / Stormbreak 2-person tents or similar)
  • 10× breakfast, 3× lunch, 6× dinner
  • Daily drinking and utility water during the desert trekking
  • Luggage transport by camels during the desert trek
  • All transfers according to the itinerary
  • Support team during the desert trek (guide, cook, camel handlers, and camels for luggage)
  • Guidance and tour management by a local German- or English-speaking guide
  • City tour in Marrakech with an authorized cultural guide, including entrance fees and a German- or English-speaking local guide (subject to availability)
What's NOT Included
  • Flights

  • Drinks

  • Tips for the tour guide / driver / luggage handlers and other service staff

  • Personal expenses

  • Services not explicitly listed

  • Meals not specified in the program

  • Travel insurance

What's NOT Included
  • International flights to and from Morocco
  • All personal expenses
  • All drinks not specified in the itinerary
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Tips for guides, drivers, luggage porters, and other service staff
  • Travel insurance
  • Excursions to the gardens
What's NOT Included
  • Flights

  • Drinks

  • Tips for the tour guide / driver / luggage handlers and other service staff

  • Personal expenses

  • Services not explicitly listed

  • Meals not specified in the program

  • Travel insurance

Still have questions? We’re here to help.

You’ll find answers to many common questions in our FAQs — and if anything remains unclear, just reach out via our contact form. We’re happy to help.

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