This once-in-a-lifetime challenge is more than just a trek. It’s your chance to push your limits, experience a truly unique landscape, and help us continue providing compassionate care to local people and families who need us most. Every step in the Sahara is an adventure that makes a difference!
This trek in the Moroccan Sahara gives you an insight into this vast and diverse landscape as well as the Berber way of life. Over the course of 6 days, you will be trekking across ancient dried-up river beds, sand dunes and vast sun-baked plains. When camping during this adventure, it gives you a chance to experience the stunning stars in the night sky (weather permitting) and the traditional Berber cuisine cooked by the team is second to none!
Day 1 (Thursday 12 November 2026):
London - Marrakech
Depart London for Marrakech. Depending on flight times we will transfer to a central hotel for the night or begin the journey to the desert, stopping for an overnight stay in a hotel at Ouarzazate.
Overnight: Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 (Friday 13 November 2026):
Marrakech - Oulaid Driss - Sahara
An early start for our journey along ancient caravan routes and into the arid scenery of the Sahara Desert, stopping for a picnic lunch en route. Later this afternoon you will meet up with your trekking team, consisting of local Berber guides and their camels, and start the trek. Overnight under the stars in bivouacs (or tents weather permitting).
Overnight: Camping
Approx. trek distance: 5km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Days 3–4 (Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 November 2026):
Sahara Desert
Spend 2 complete days out in the Sahara, and experience a completely different, peaceful and off-grid New Year’s Eve, with your fellow trekkers, and the camels under the amazing night sky! With only your other trekkers and the support team for the company, each day you will walk at the pace of the camels, passing dunes, the occasional oasis, and mile after mile of natural beauty, a million miles away from daily life in the UK! Each night camp is set up
under the stars.
Overnight: Camping
Approx. trek distance: 15-20km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 (Monday 16 November 2026):
Sahara - Oulaid Dris - Marrakech
This morning it’s the final leg of the trek to the small village where we bid farewell to the trek team and head back to Marrakech (approx. 8 hours’ drive). This evening, we will gather together for a farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant.
Overnight: Hotel
Approx. trek distance: 5km.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 (Tuesday 17 November 2026):
Marrakech - London
Depending on the return flight times, spend time exploring Marrakech before the transfer to the airport for the return flight to London.
Meals: Breakfast
Who accompanies us?
You will be accompanied by professional English-speaking Berber guides who have an excellent knowledge of culture and hiking in the region. The guides are first-aid trained and will support you throughout your journey. You will also be accompanied by a team of support staff including cooks and camel handlers, and a Different Travel Company UK tour manager.
How tough is it?
The trek is rated moderately challenging for someone of a good fitness level. The terrain is a mixture of hard, flat sundried plains, dried-up ancient riverbeds, wide sandy dune fields and hard rocky outcrops. Temperatures, although lower at this time of year, can pose a challenge. You must be of a good fitness level before departure, to ensure fast recovery each day.
What is the climate like?
Temperatures average at 26°C during the day and drop to around 2°C at night, however, you must be prepared for variations to this which are out of our control. Weather during the trek will be dry but there may be some strong winds. Rain, although very rare, is not impossible. Please note: the temperatures and conditions above are historically accurate but climate change can impact the seasons so you may experience uncharacteristic conditions during the trip which are out of our control. The guides will assess the situation and make decisions to ensure the best enjoyment and safety of the group.
How do we get to the desert?
To get to and from the desert requires long drives (approx. 9 hours including breaks) along winding mountain roads which offer stunning views of the snow-capped peaks and lush valleys. If you suffer from motion sickness you are advised to bring your usual anti-nausea medication with you. Regular stops are taken.
What is camping like?
During the trek, you will sleep in tents (two to a tent), or if the weather is good, you can sleep outside under the stars; highly recommended! Foam sleeping mats are provided but you will need to bring a sleeping bag. Toilet facilities consist of a small toilet ‘tent’ covering a hole in the ground. There are no showers or bathing facilities in the desert so you must bring a pack of baby wipes.
What is the food like?
During the trek meals are cooked by a chef who will prepare Moroccan dishes. Breakfast and lunch will be eaten alfresco, and evening meals will be in a mess tent at camp. Plates, mugs, cutlery and other equipment are provided. While staying in Marrakech (and Ouarzazate if applicable) meals will be at the hotel or local restaurants.
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