Private6-Day Sahara Trek South of M’Hamid – Erg Zaher Loop
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Duration6 days / 5 nights
Tour typePrivate tour
GroupPrivate – your group only (1–8 travellers)
DifficultyModerate
LanguagesEnglish & French
TicketMobile confirmation
About this tour
M'Hamid El Ghizlane is known as the gateway to the desert, and this trek walks straight out of it towards Erg Chigaga. You follow the old pilgrim path to the shrine of Sidi Naji, cross the Bousnina reg and camp beneath Erg Zahar, nicknamed the 'singing dunes' for the hum the sand makes when it slides.
Further west you pass the ruins of a nomad ksar at Erg Smar, cross the Sedrat reg to its big dunes and arrive at Erg Chigaga, where you can climb the highest dune for a final sunset. A 4x4 brings you back to M'Hamid and on to Marrakech.
Highlights
- Walk out of M'Hamid, the gateway to the Sahara
- Pilgrim path to the shrine of Sidi Naji
- Hear the 'singing dunes' of Erg Zahar
- Ruins of a nomad ksar at Erg Smar
- Climb Erg Chigaga's highest dune
- Sunsets looking towards the Algerian border
What's included
- Private road transfers Marrakech – trailhead – Marrakech
- Licensed desert guide
- Camel team with dromedaries to carry all luggage
- Trek cook – all meals during the trek, plus lunch on the first and last day
- Two-person sleeping tents, mess tent and foam mattresses
- Bottled / filtered drinking water on the trek
- International flights
- Hotel nights and meals in Marrakech or Ouarzazate
- Drinks on the road and personal expenses
- Travel insurance with repatriation cover
- Tips for the guide, cook and camel handlers
Itinerary
Day 1Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – M'Hamid
About 7 hours on the road over the Tizi n'Tichka and down the Draa, then a 30-minute walk to camp in the M'Hamid dunes.
Day 2M'Hamid – Sidi Naji
Walk with the caravan through palm groves and past old kasbahs, with lunch under tamarisks, to camp near Sidi Naji.
Day 3Sidi Naji – Erg Zahar
Cross the Bousnina reg in the morning to camp at the foot of the singing dunes of Erg Zahar.
Day 4Erg Zahar – Erg Smar – Erg Sedrat
Visit the ruins of a former nomad ksar at Erg Smar, then cross the Sedrat reg to camp in its tall dunes.
Day 5Erg Sedrat – Erg Chigaga
Afternoon caravan walk into Erg Chigaga, with an optional climb of its highest dune for sunset. Final desert camp.
Day 6Erg Chigaga – M'Hamid – Marrakech
About 2 hours by 4x4 to M'Hamid, then the long drive back via Zagora and Ouarzazate (about 480 km), arriving in the evening.
Meeting & pickup
Pickup
Pickup from your Marrakech hotel or riad at around 08:00 on day 1
End point
Back at your Marrakech accommodation in the late afternoon or early evening of the last day
Price per person by group size
Private tours get cheaper per person as your group grows. Prices include everything listed under "What's included".
1 traveller€1,225
2 travellers€790
3 travellers€680
4 travellers€620
5 travellers€595
6 travellers€575
7–8 travellers€560
Frequently asked questions
What are the singing dunes?
Erg Zahar is famous for a low humming sound produced when dry sand avalanches down its steep faces – best heard on calm afternoons.
Do I have to ride the camels?
No – this is a walking trek and the dromedaries carry the luggage and kitchen. If anyone gets tired, a camel can usually be saddled for a stretch.
Where do we sleep?
In two-person tents pitched by the camel team in the dunes or beside a palm grove, with foam mattresses provided. On clear, mild nights you can drag your mattress out and sleep under the stars.
What should I pack?
A warm sleeping bag, a soft duffel of up to 12 kg (the camels carry it), a small daypack, ankle-high walking boots, sandals for camp, a warm fleece for the evenings, a 1.5–2 L water bottle, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a headtorch and your personal medication.
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
- Warm layer for desert nights (it gets cold after sunset)
- Sunglasses, sun hat and sunscreen
- Scarf to protect from sand and sun
- Small overnight bag for the camp night
- Cash in dirhams for lunches and tips
Additional info
- Confirmation is sent by email or WhatsApp after we check availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Child seats available free of charge on request
- Most travellers can take part – camel rides can be replaced by a 4×4 transfer
- Vegetarian meals available on request
- Long driving days with regular photo and rest stops
Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure.
- Cancellations made less than 7 days before departure: the deposit is kept as credit valid for 12 months.
- Date changes are free when requested at least 72 hours in advance, subject to availability.
- If weather or safety conditions make the tour impossible, we offer a new date or a full refund.
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