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Trekking in Morocco

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For those who love to explore on foot, Trekking in Morocco around Merzouga lets you discover the Sahara in a slower, more intimate way. Guided by a local Berber, you hike between the dunes, oases and nomad camps of Erg Chebbi at your own pace, feeling the desert underfoot rather than watching it pass by.

Walking reveals details a vehicle never could — the tracks of desert beetles and foxes, the way the wind sculpts each ridge of sand, the sudden green of a hidden oasis. Your guide shares knowledge of desert plants, nomad life and survival, and the routes can be arranged as a half-day taster, a full day, or a multi-day trek sleeping in camps.

Trekking in Morocco here is private and fully adaptable to your fitness and interests, with camels available to carry water and luggage on longer routes. Spring and autumn offer the best walking temperatures, though shorter treks run comfortably in the cooler parts of the day year-round.

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Start – Meet your guide: You meet your local Berber guide in Merzouga, discuss the route and pace, and set off on foot into the Erg Chebbi dunes.

On the trail: You walk between the dunes and along the desert fringe, stopping at viewpoints, oases and nomad camps. Your guide explains desert life, plants, tracks and survival along the way.

Rest & refreshment: Breaks are taken in the shade with mint tea; on full-day and multi-day treks a lunch stop and rest during the hottest hours are included.

Optional overnight: Longer treks reach a desert camp for sunset, dinner, music and a night under the stars, with camels carrying water and luggage.

Return: You finish back in Merzouga (or continue to your next camp), tired, happy and closer to the real desert.

Trekking in Morocco

Price Includes

Pick-up and drop-off in Merzouga
Experienced local Berber guide
Camel(s) and equipment as per the activity
Traditional Berber dinner and breakfast (for overnight options)
Welcome mint tea

Trekking in Morocco

Price Excludes

Transport to and from Merzouga
Lunches and drinks
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

FAQ

Trekking in Morocco

How long are the treks?

Trekking in Morocco around Merzouga can be arranged as a half-day, a full day, or a multi-day trek with nights in desert camps — whatever suits your time and energy.

How fit do I need to be?

Walking on sand takes effort, so a reasonable level of fitness helps, but the pace and distance are set to your ability and shorter options suit most people.

Do I carry my own luggage?

No, on full-day and multi-day treks camels carry the water and luggage, so you only need a small daypack.

Is a guide included?

Yes, an experienced local Berber guide leads every trek and shares knowledge of the desert and nomad life.

What should I bring?

Sturdy shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a scarf, a refillable water bottle and warm layers for the evening on overnight treks.

When is the best time to trek?

Spring and autumn have the most comfortable temperatures. In summer, treks are done early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat.

Can trekking be combined with camel rides or camps?

Yes, treks are easily combined with camel rides, desert camps and wider Morocco tours.