Long Sahara treks from Marrakech
Ten- to thirteen-day treks that begin and end in Marrakech: a drive over the Atlas, six to eight days on foot with a camel caravan, and a bus back.
Compare the trips
| Trip | Days | Nights | Walking days | Route | Camp levels | Price from | View trip details |
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| 10-Day Sahara Trek from Marrakech | 10 | 9 | 6 | Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate … | Standard camp | €900 per person | View trip details: 10-Day Sahara Trek from Marrakech |
| 11-Day Sahara Trek: Erg Zahar and Erg Chigaga | 11 | 10 | 7 | Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate … | Standard camp | €980 per person | View trip details: 11-Day Sahara Trek: Erg Zahar and Erg Chigaga |
| 13-Day Sahara Trek with a Rest Day | 13 | 12 | 8 | Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate … | Standard camp | €1,150 per person | View trip details: 13-Day Sahara Trek with a Rest Day |
Why choose this route
These are the complete Sahara treks. You cross the High Atlas by 4x4, walk through the dune fields beyond M'Hamid and return by bus, with riad nights in Marrakech at both ends. The longer the trek, the more dune fields it links, and the 13-day version adds a full rest day.
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Frequently asked questions
Which long trek should I choose: 10, 11 or 13 days?
The 10-day trek is the gentlest: six walking days and the western dunes of Erg Zmaila, Erg Zahar and Erg Ait Ounir. The 11-day trek walks on to Erg Chigaga over seven days. The 13-day trek links five dune fields over eight walking days and includes a full rest day at Erg Smar. The longer the trek, the more demanding it is.