
The desert offers a thousand and one wonders. Accompanied by camels, local guides, and our wonderful guide from Chèvres , you’ll explore the magnificent Drâa Valley in the heart of Morocco. Designed to avoid the crowds, this itinerary features daily hikes of about 4 to 6 hours, with no technical difficulty. As the days go by, you’ll fully experience the desert: camels, villages, lush palm groves, dunes, oases, and nights under a magnificent starry sky. This itinerary, which follows ancient caravan routes, offers a complete immersion in Moroccan culture.
Over the years, the trip to Morocco has become a true favorite. After a hiatus in 2026, this destination is back so that everyone who’s been longing to visit can finally experience it. This trip is perfect for getting a taste of the desert and allows you to fully savor the beauty of the landscapes and the moments shared throughout the journey. Plus, you’ll get to experience the energy of Marrakech at the end of your trip.

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Far from the beaten path, a camel trek along the Drâa Hamada to discover magnificent and varied landscapes: eroded mountains, regs, dunes, and oases. The ideal trek to experience the desert atmosphere at your own pace, while enjoying contact with the local culture and community. A wonderful group of up to 15 women.
Hotel stays in Marrakech
. Accommodations during the hike are in two-person tents... or under the stars!
Hearty and plentiful breakfasts
Snacks during the hike
Picnic lunch
Mint tea and a snack upon arrival
Hot meals in the evening prepared by a Moroccan chef: chorba, harira, tagine, couscous, kebabs
This trip cannot accommodate gluten-free or vegan diets
The group travels on foot, but luggage, camping gear, food, and water for the trek are carried by camels (max 15 kg). You only carry your daypack with your personal belongings.
Guidance by a Karavaniers guide / MountainChèvres
Accompaniment by a local French-speaking guide and a team of camel drivers and a cook
All meals, from dinner on Day 2 (included) to dinner on Day 9 (included)
Accommodations in tents and hotels
All transfers by all-terrain vehicle and/or minibus
Guided tour of Marrakech (half-day) and 2 monument admission tickets for the Marrakech tour.
Shared equipment when required.
Offsetting of greenhouse gas emissions associated with the trip.
Your contribution to the Fonds Plein Air – 1% for the Planet.
A gift from the “ Chèvres ”
A promo code for 50% off at The North Face
Airfare - A flight itinerary will be sent to you once the departure date is confirmed.
Beverages and personal expenses during the trip.
Lunch on Day 2 (arrival in Marrakech)
Admission fees for optional tours.
Tips for the mountain guide Chèvres (plan on an average of 8 to 12 CAD per day)
Tips for the local guide and the on-site team (allow approximately 200 CAD in total for the team)
Personal gear (backpack, sleeping bag, clothing...—we’ll send you a gear list)
The Consumer Protection Office Compensation Fund
Insurance
Vaccinations
Visa fees
Any extraordinary expenses not included in the itinerary
Please note that the discount for adventurous and daring members does not apply to trips.
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Trip price: $3,240
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A deposit of 35% of the land portion is required for official registration. The balance must be paid 60 days before departure.
_The trip will be confirmed no later than 60 days before departure. _
For women only
Open-minded and has a love of travel!
Physically fit
Enjoys hiking
Eager to embark on an adventure with a wonderful group of women (max. 15 travelers)
Ready to take on challenges and experience something new
This itinerary outlines the main stops along the way, but it should not be your only point of reference. It’s essential to understand that a day-by-day itinerary is never set in stone. There are always little surprises that sometimes turn out to be the best part of the trip,
Days 1–2 – Montreal – Marrakech
Flight to Marrakech; meet our team at the airport and transfer to the hotel, located 30 minutes from the medina. This first day will gently immerse you in the city’s atmosphere.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 3 - Southern Morocco
Departure for the far south, crossing the Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tichka Pass.
A quick stop in Agdz to buy a cheche—the long blue cheche from southern Morocco that will protect you from the sand and sun. Arrival at the end of the day at the starting point of the hike, where the team of camel drivers awaits you.
Camp in the palm grove and first night under the starry sky.
Approximately 460 km by road (7–8 hours)
Night in a tent
Day 4 - The Draa Valley
Set off on a great adventure along the caravan trails of the Draa Valley. You are in the territory of the Aït Atta Berbers, one of Morocco’s last major nomadic tribes.
About a 5-hour hike, including lunch
Overnight in a tent
Days 5 and 6 - The First Dunes of the Sahara
You’ll begin these two days of hiking by continuing your exploration of the Sahara through its first major ergs. Admire the sunsets while sipping mint tea, enjoy the silent vastness of southern Morocco, and discover the magic of the Sahara and its starry nights.
Approximately 5 hours of hiking, including lunch
Overnight in tents
Day 7 - The Ouled Driss Ksar
Morning hike through the dunes and return to Ouled Driss through the palm grove and its small douars, home to the settled Berbers.
3- to 4-hour hike with lunch
Overnight stay in a traditional tent (outdoor restrooms and showers)
Day 8 - Return to Marrakech
Early morning departure to return to Marrakech, where we’ll arrive late in the day.
Stop in Tamgroute
Approximately 430 km by road (about 7 hours)
Overnight stay at a hotel
Day 9 - Free time in Marrakech
: Pickup at your hotel** **and transfer by minibus—tour of the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace with a guide
: Free afternoon
: Overnight at the hotel
Day 10 - Departure
: Transfer to the airport and return to Montreal
Effort - 1/5 - accessible
This trip is accessible to all.
This trek in Morocco presents no particular technical difficulties, as it is a camel trek, meaning that pack camels carry all the logistics. All you need to carry is a small day's backpack. Walks last from 4 to 6 hours a day. It's the ideal trek for an introduction to the desert.
In the evening, we set up camp together. We’d appreciate your help, and this is often when the strongest bonds are formed between the participants and the Moroccan team accompanying you.