3-Day Private Sahara Desert Trek from M'Hamid

Three days walking the Sahara with camels carrying everything

A 3-day private Sahara desert trek from M'Hamid in Morocco takes you on foot through the dunes of Erg Sidi Naji and Erg Douib, with a guide, camel drivers and cook handling the camp, meals and logistics. Nights are spent in wild camps or under the stars. The trek is designed for families and requires moderate fitness. Children from age 6 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: M'Hamid to Erg Sidi Naji dunes

• Breakfast at hotel or camp
• Meet desert trek team
• Walk to Erg Sidi Naji dunes
• Dinner around fire
• Sleep in tent or under stars

Day 2: Sidi Naji to Erg Douib dunes

• Early morning camel trek
• Travel to Erg Douib dunes
• Tea ceremony at sunset
• Dinner with tajine under stars
• Sleep in tent or under stars

Day 3: Erg Douib to M'Hamid El Ghizlane

• Breakfast
• Continue desert trek to M'Hamid
• Take well-deserved shower
• End of service

The experience

Three days is enough to walk deep into the Sahara without rushing. You start after breakfast at M'Hamid, meet your trek team and head out on foot toward the dunes of Erg Sidi Naji. The camels travel alongside, carrying tents, food and water so you walk unloaded. By evening you're around a fire with dinner and a choice: sleep in a tent or under the stars. Day two pushes further to Erg Douib, the larger dune field. A tea ceremony happens at sunset on the dune itself, then a tajine dinner. The final morning brings you back to M'Hamid by midday, where a shower and the end of the trek await.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language and leads the route. The cook prepares meals at camp. Camel drivers manage the animals and equipment so the trek stays focused on walking and the rhythm of the desert. Pickup is included, and the whole operation is built around families: children from six years old travel regularly on these treks. The moderate fitness level the operator asks for means steady walking each day, not scrambling or technical terrain.

What’s included

• Your private guide in your choice of language.
• camel drivers and a cook.
• all meals during the trek.
• accommodation each night in a wild desert camp with the option to sleep under the stars.
• camel transport of tents and all equipment.
• pickup to and from M'Hamid.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (25 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (15 to 24 years) · Child (6 to 14 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Z Marrakch Travel

Is this one for you?Three days is long enough to reach the deeper dunes and settle into the desert rhythm, but short enough to fit into a wider Morocco itinerary without dedicating a week to the trek alone.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 24 years); Child (6 to 14 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the walking like on a 3-day Sahara trek from M'Hamid?

Each day involves walking across open desert toward the next camp, with the camels and your team moving alongside. Day one reaches Erg Sidi Naji, day two continues to Erg Douib, and day three returns to M'Hamid. The pace is steady and built for families, not a race across the sand.

Where do you sleep on the trek?

Every night is in a wild camp in the desert. You can sleep in a tent or choose to sleep under the stars. Both are part of the same camp setup with the fire, meals and your team nearby.

What does the camel transport include?

The camels carry all the equipment and logistics: tents, food, water and cooking gear. You walk without a heavy pack. The animals handle the load so you can focus on the dunes and the desert itself.

What's included in the price?

The trek includes your guide, camel drivers, cook, all meals, tent accommodation or the choice to sleep under the stars, camel transport of equipment, and pickup to and from M'Hamid. Tips and any rings or jewelry you want to purchase separately are not included.