Sahara Desert Trek and Ait Benhaddou
[widgetkit id=56] Morocco’s other world class adventure destination is the Sahara Desert. Trekking through the
empty, silent sand dunes is a stunning experience for those who are rugged and interesting
enough to take up the challenge!
The Sahara stretches from the snow capped mountains of the High Atlas in the west to the Red
Sea coast 4800km to the East. Its landscape varies from rocky trails to perfect wind blown sand
dunes, broken only by the occasional oasis.
We trek through this awesome landscape with a small caravan of camels to carry supplies and
Berber guides leading the way…and camp under epic African starscapes.
On the way back to Marrakech, you'll spend the night at Ait Benhaddou. This stunning desert
fortress is one of the worlds great historical sites.
Day 1. Arrive in Marrakesh. Hotel.
Day 2. Drive to Ras Nkhal. This is an EPIC 9hr journey through the Atlas and Anti-Atlas
mountain ranges. Camp.
Day 3. Load up the camels and trek to Sidi Naji. This is a 7hr walk across rocky plateau, dry
river beds and sand dunes. Camp.
Day 4. Trek through the dunes to Erg Zaher. Here we camp among some of the highest dunes
in the Sahara. 7hrs walk.
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Day 5. Cross the Draa river and trek to Sadrat. 6hr walk. Meet 4 x 4 vehicle. Gite.
Day 6. Drive to Ait Benhaddou, Gite (6hrs drive).
Day 7. Spend the morning exploring this stunning historical site. Drive to Marrakesh, hotel (3 hrs
drive).
Day 8. Fly home
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The fortified Moroccan ksar of Ait Ben Haddou is located on the old caravan route between the Sahara d
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