The Desert Edition
A legendary trek in the footsteps of the Saharan caravanners of yesteryear
Invitation to travel
The Trek Des Gazelles by Mélanie invites you to meet in Ouarzazate, gateway to the desert and starting point of our adventure to the Sahara.
On the outskirts of Zagora, our camel trek follows a route steeped in history, used by Saharan caravans of yesteryear.
You will be captivated by the immensity of the dunes, ergs and desert plateaus.
As night falls, our bivouacs light up. Around a fire, nature calms down and the Milky Way offers us a magical spectacle.
An authentic experience where the Tuareg spirit accompanies you beyond time.
OUARZAZATE, gateway to the GREAT SOUTH
Ouarzazate, nicknamed the silent city, is the gateway to Morocco's Great South, opening onto the vast arid expanses of the desert. At the confluence of the Drâa and Dadès rivers, the landscapes reveal a veritable kingdom of palm groves.
Once a stop on caravan routes linking Marrakech to the Sahara, Ouarzazate has established itself over the centuries as a crossroads of civilizations. The region owes its prosperity in particular to its refined craftsmanship and its earthen kasbahs , witnesses to the history of the Great South.
Here you'll find master stonemasons and copper artisans, custodians of ancestral know-how. A major film location, Ouarzazate hosts numerous filming locations for huge international productions.
A land of living traditions, the region gives a major place to music and the arts: Songs, rhythms and dances – including the famous Ahwach, Ahaidous and Taskiouines – enliven festivals and make the deep soul of southern Morocco vibrate.
Route and technique
The great south and the mountains to reach the Moroccan
- A 6-day trip
- A trek of approximately 70 km
- 3.5 days of walking
- Various terrain: pebbles, rocks, small stumps, earth, sand, etc.
- Altitude: from 700 to 1100 meters
- Average positive elevation gain: + or - 400 meters
- A mountain pass
- Temperatures in December: daytime highs between 5° and 30° Celsius and nighttime highs between 0° and 10° Celsius
- Weather conditions: possibility of temporary sandstorms
- Good physical condition is essential
- Endurance required
- Commitment to regular training
- Practice of a sporting discipline
Travel with the Trek Des Gazelles By Mélanie
From November 30 to December 5, 2026
The trip includes
Trek des Gazelles Experience by Mélanie
Entry fee – €2,358
*10% of these fees are dedicated to charitable actions in support of children with cancer.
Before the trek
- Personalized monitoring of your registration file
- Processing of your medical file
- Sending our travel journal
Arrival in Morocco
- Welcome to Ouarzazate
- Accommodation in a 4 or 5 star hotel
- Welcome tea & pastries
- Detailed sports briefing
- Aperitif cocktail
- Gala dinner with Moroccan flavors
- Night in a double room
- Breakfast the next day
- One-way transfer to Zagora: 180 km
During the trek
- 3.5 days of trekking
- 4 nights in a traveling bivouac
- Accommodation in traditional Caidal tents
- Dining under traditional Caidal tents
- Full board throughout the trek
- Dried fruit during the walk
- Gourmet tea after exercise
- Mineral water and daily supplies
- Logistics assistance and equipment support
- Transport of luggage on the back of dromedaries
- Daily Hatha Yoga sessions
- Daily guided meditations
- Bucket showers, hammam-style
- Sinks and mirrors available
- Dry toilets
- Return transfer by 4x4 to Ouarzazate: 240 km
Safety and supervision
- Sports management and coaching staff
- Certified guides of natural areas
- Medical assistance: ambulances, doctors and emergency nurses, national and international
- Security provided by the Royal Gendarmerie
- International repatriation insurance
- Experienced guides
- Camel and camel driver assistance on the trek
Images
- Professional image team: videographers, photographer and social media manager
- Daily sharing of images on social media
Services with the Travel Agency
Optional services offered:
- Stay in Marrakech before and/or after the trek
- Stay in Ouarzazate before and/or after the trek
- Stay in Zagora after the trek
- Transfer from Marrakech
- cancellation insurance
Travel Agency Advice – Services Not Included :
- Air travel or other means of transport
- Personal equipment and sleeping bag
- Personal expenses
- Tips for local staff – appreciated
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