Sahara Desert Trek
Overview
| Dates: | 2025: 22nd – 29th November (exact dates TBC when flight schedule is released) |
| Duration: | 8 days (incl. travel) |
| On trail: | 4 days |
| Max group size: | 14 participants |
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Fees: | €1,790pp |
| Additional costs: | Flights + travel insurance |
Highlights
- It’s the Sahara Desert!
- Explore dry river beds & sand dunes
- Cultural immersion
- Camping under the stars
- Camel supported
What`s included
- All bus transfers in-country
- All accommodation
- Porters/camels catering
- Zoom briefing in advance
- Tips for porters & local guides
- Expert logistics, safety & guiding by UIMLA certified International Mountain Leader
Sahara Desert trek
4 days trekking through the Sahara Desert supported by camels, camping under the stars. Sahara Desert Trek.
There’s a lot more to the desert than sand! We take this ancient caravan route and explore this diverse landscape from dry riverbeds to canyons to lunar landscapes and of course the sand dunes!
Our journey is supported by camels who will carry our kit – a luxury in the heat of the desert! The camels are incredibly content animals and well looked after. They rest during the hottest part of the day, so we do too! As with all our international trips, this is led by a UIMLA certified International Mountain Leader. We are supported by local people who know the land intimately; their connection with the area will give us an immersive experience.
Each night we’ll camp in the desert under the stars, relaxing and unwinding after a fulfilling day of views and new experiences. The campfire starts, we chat and chill-out over dinner before hitting our beds for a well-earned rest.
Our itinerary will allow us time to explore the Marrakech and its bustling markets:
Day 1- Fly to Marrakech
Day 2- Transfer to the Sahara, this is a long day but very scenic with loads of stops
Day 3, 4, 5, 6- Camel supported trek through the desert
Day 7- Transfer back to Marrakech with an evening to explore the City
Day 8- Fly home
sahara desert Trek: who’s it for?
Fit outdoors people who love the sense of adventure. Fitness is important as we’ll be spending 4 days continuous trekking in the heat. Regular hillwalkers would be ideal candidates.
We also include a Zoom briefing for all participants in advance along with ongoing support and assistance.
SAHARA DESERT trek: Accommodation
The first night we arrive in Marrakech will be hotel-based. The following 5 nights will be camping or in huts in the desert with the final night in a comfortable hotel in Marrakech.
We’ll provide you with a full kit list. All participants receive a 20% discount on purchases on store.adventure.ie in advance of departure.
Sahara Desert Trek FAQs
This expedition is 8 Days in duration. This gives us 2 days of travelling to get to and from Morocco, a further 2 days to get to and from the desert and 4 full days of trekking.
No, but they must be able for 4 days of trekking, good fitness and mobility is required.
We’ll provide a full kit list and advice in advance. Nights can be cold so it’s essential that participants have the correct kit.
We have space for up to 14 participants on our Sahara Desert Trek
The expedition fees are €1,790pp. This includes:
> All in-country transport
> Accommodation
> Catering
> Tips to porters and local guides
> Camel support
> PL insurance
> Experienced UIMLA certified IML/Guide
> Logistics, safety protocols & Garmin InReach communications
> All fees are approximate and depend on final numbers.
It’s not as hot as you might think! We avoid the extreme conditions of summer. November gives nice days with very pleasant conditions for trekking. We rest with the camels during the high heat of the middle of the day. Evenings are cool. However, with our changing climate, conditions are more variable than they once were.
Check with your local Department of Foreign Affairs before travel. We have only ever experienced warmth and hospitality on our visits, but you are advised use a degree of common sense when exploring Marrakech in particular.
We have found that Morocco’s reputation for the treatment of female tourists to be unfounded, especially in Marrakech. Outside of Marrakech, people are less intrusive. Morocco is a Muslim country and it’s important that we respect the laws and customs of any country we visit. Some unwanted attention can happen, and the reverse is true also, a woman might be ignored. For example; the answer to a question she asks may be given to a man in the group or the guide. This is more likely to happen in public areas where interactions can be seen by others.
Camels will be provided to carry our heavier kit from camp-to-camp. Each participant carries a day bag with extra clothing, water, snacks, suncream etc.
Flights, you can have your travel agent arrange these or we can have ours look after all flight logistics for you.
The extra kit as per the kit list. If you’re missing anything, we can advise on how to best purchase.
Any extra tours that participants choose to take.
Each participant will require specific travel insurance, see below.
We advise that you are up to date with any vaccines you have for life in Ireland/EU. Additionally, we recommend following the advice of the Tropical Medicines Bureau, for Morocco. You should have a booster for your childhood vaccinations for Polio, Tetanus & Diphtheria if you haven’t received one in the last 10 years. Typhoid and Hepatitis A vaccines are also recommended. They additionally advise consideration be given to Hepatitis B (can be given combined with Hep. A) which many travellers and health-care workers may already have. And also consider a rabies vaccine.
It is essential that all participants take out additional travel insurance for the trip. This should cover repatriation to UK/Ireland and rescue fees. Your insurance must list Morocco as a destination and have trekking as an activity. Let us know if you need details on insurance companies. We also advise that you apply for your EHIC (formally E11): Irish residents. UK residents.
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