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Twelve days from Ouarzazate carry you from lush Draa date groves to the towering sand waves of Erg Chegaga. This private trek mixes cultural stops, long dune hikes and nights under a southern sky—best for experienced, fit hikers.
Twelve days from Ouarzazate carry you from lush Draa date groves to the towering sand waves of Erg Chegaga. This private trek mixes cultural stops, long dune hikes and nights under a southern sky—best for experienced, fit hikers.
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Operated by Explore Morocco Travel SARL · Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet
Sand sifts underfoot and a caravan tees off at dawn: this is the cadence of a 12-day private trek that begins in Ouarzazate and carries you through date‑lined valleys, volcanic hamadas and the great dunes of Erg Chegaga.
challenging.
12 days (8 days trekking).
Requires a high level of cardiovascular fitness and experience with multi‑day hiking; ability to carry a daypack for 6–8 hours daily.
This itinerary targets experienced hikers: expect consecutive days of 11–18 km on sand and plateaus; good cardiovascular fitness and prior multi‑day experience are recommended.
Camels carry communal baggage and camping gear; bring a small personal duffel for essentials—documents, medication, a change of clothes and valuables—and a daypack for hikes.
Late autumn through spring (October–April) offers cooler daytime temperatures and milder nights; summers can be extremely hot and less comfortable for lengthy walks.
Yes—local guides, camel drivers and cooks are included, along with breakfast, lunch and dinner on trekking days; riad stays and some museum admissions are also covered.
The Draa Valley formed a corridor for Saharan caravans and date cultivation; towns along the route preserve clay ksars and Berber communities tied to trans‑Saharan trade.
The Saharan environment is water‑limited and sensitive—minimize waste, avoid off‑track driving, and follow guide instructions to protect fragile dunes and oases.
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