BERBER TREKS
Trekking & painting holidays

Trek grade

moderate

The Sahara desert trek in Morocco, takes us on a 3 days trekking adventure across the desert, scaling sand dunes to see stunning sunrises. We experience the culture of the Tuareg people as we follow our camel train everyday from camp to camp. This trek provides fantastic views of the Sahara and a real sense of remoteness camping under the Moroccan stars at night. 

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Marrakech - hotel included, meals at own expense
Day 2: Drive to the desert, Rass Nkhel (7-8 hours) - camping, breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Day 3: Trek to Ouad Naam (5 hours trekking) - camping, breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Day 4: Trek to Bougharn Dunes (4 hours trekking) - camping, breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Day 5: Trek to Chigaga Dunes (5 hours trekking) - camping, breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Day 6: Return to Marrakech (8 hours) - hotel, breakfast & lunch included
Day 7: Depart Marrakech, breakfast only included

Price includes: 

meals as above, cook, transfers to and from airport, transfers to and from trek, camping equipment, campsite fees, 2 nights accommodation in 3* hotel in Marrakech, english speaking local guide, camel & camel drivers, drinking water on trek.

Not included: 

tips for guides, sightseeing entrance fees, bottled water, soft drinks or alcoholic beverages, international flights, travel insurance, water purifying tablets

Extra night of accommodation in Marrakech £30 pppn

Tour highlights

• Trekking along the Tuareg caravan route

• Seeing the sunrise and sunset over Bougharn Dunes

• Tuareg people - learning about their ways of survival in the desert

• Exploring the souks in De Jemna el Fna, Marrakesh

Trek style

Sleeping in 2 man tents. Trekking with a day pack to a different wild camp everyday, Main luggage is portaged by camel. All meals provided whilst on trek by our expedition cook. Trek led by qualified Moroccan guide who speaks English fluently.