Sahara Desert Trek

Today you will have a guided tour of the vibrant city of Marrakech, and have the chance to visit some of the famous souks (markets). (B, L, D)

Accommodation: Hotel

A traditional Berber breakfast will provide the much-needed fuel for the toughest day of trekking. Prepare for a true desert experience as you face 7-8 hours of trekking on a desert plateau. You will come across a few nomadic buildings and agricultural terraces en route. After a well-earned break from the midday sun you will follow the flat plateau, and dry riverbed, to a camp beneath an Acacia and Tamarisk forest with some small dunes nearby. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Camping

Be prepared for another long and challenging day. The route cuts through a dramatic gorge, into two low flat bottomed valleys. From here it’s a spectacular climb over the multi-coloured sand covered rock of Jebel Zereg.

On a clear day, you will experience spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding plains, dunes and mountains. In the afternoon, the beautiful orange dunes are replaced by the open expanse of the plateau, leaving our overnight camp exposed to the desert winds. (B,L,D)

NB: If you suffer from vertigo please note, on the ascent of Jebel Zereg, there are some exposed drops, but you will be supported through this section by your leaders if needed.

Accommodation: Camping

On the final day of challenge we will trek for around two hours to reach our support vehicles where we wave goodbye to the desert and rest those weary legs on the transfer to Ouarzazate. In the evening there will be a celebration dinner. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Hotel