Adventure Challenge, the call of the desert
Sahara & Wild Ergs 11 days rustique

Adventure Challenge, the call of the desert

Take on the challenge of an adventure in the Moroccan Sahara, combining 4x4 driving, team challenges, desert landscapes and bivouacs under the stars.

From€1,365per person
21 years of local expertise5/5 (6 reviews)

Duration

11 days

From

€1,365/pers.

Ideal seasons

Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov

Style

Expeditions

Comfort

rustique

Travelers

With friends, groupe

The spirit of travel

Get ready to experience a collective adventure in southern Maroc, where desert discovery and competitive spirit meet. This 11-day 4x4 circuit takes you on a challenge filled with sporting, fun and intellectual challenges, to be completed in a convivial atmosphere.

Departing from Agadir, you explore the Atlas mountain ranges, oases and palm groves of the Drâa valley, before reaching the dunes of the Erg Chegaga. Throughout the stages, alternate between 4x4 driving, quad excursions, hiking and skill, orientation or resourcefulness challenges.

Nights in bivouac under the stars, shared meals and local encounters punctuate this adventure. Breaks in hotels with swimming pools, hammams and massages also allow you to relax. A journey designed for outdoor enthusiasts, challenge lovers and discovery seekers, where mutual support and good spirits accompany every stage.

The stages of your journey

D1
Jbel AoulimeChez l'habitant
D2
Jbel AoulimeBivouac sauvage
D3
Jbel TifernineBivouac sauvage
D4
ZagoraHôtel
D5
ZagoraBivouac sauvage
D6
MhamidBivouac sauvage
D7–8
Erg ChegagaBivouac sauvage
D9
TataHôtel
D10
TaroudantHôtel
D11
Aéroport D'Agadir

Highlights

Unexpected Sport Challenges
4x4 Driving Paris-Dakar
Bivouacs in the Erg Chegaga
Quad in the desert
Traditional Hammams
Drâa Valley

Day-by-day itinerary

Jour 1
D1

First Challenges in the Jbel Aoulime Landscapes

Aéroport D'Agadir → Taroudant

1h64 km

Upon arrival at Agadir airport, you can reach Taroudant the same day, depending on your flight schedule.

Taroudant → Jbel Aoulime

45min40 km

You then take a scenic 4x4 trail in the Jebel Aoulime, through landscapes dotted with gorges, oases and waterfalls.

Enjoy a traditional hammam heated by a wood fire to discover a moment of relaxation Moroccan style.

Then come the first challenges of your adventure:

  • Challenge 1 – "Getting hands-on": a test of dexterity.

  • Challenge 2 – "Down to earth": an endurance test.

In the evening, share a traditional dinner before spending the night in a Berber house.

Chez l'habitantDinner
Jour 2
D2

Endurance challenges and bivouac in the Jbel Aoulime

This day in Jbel Aoulime is dedicated to a series of challenges combining physical effort, skill and teamwork.

You participate successively in the following events:

  • Challenge 3 – "The Portuguese Ambush": combat event.

  • Challenge 4 – "The Infernal Assif": crossing event.

At lunchtime, enjoy a Berber couscous with your feet in the water, in a natural setting.

The challenges resume with:

  • Challenge 5 – "Uncle Tom's Cabin": DIY event.

  • Challenge 6 – "For one more crumb": resourcefulness event.

The day ends with a night in an improvised bivouac, in the heart of nature.

Bivouac sauvageBreakfastLunchDinner
Jour 3
D3

Mountain Piloting and Navigation Challenges

The day begins with the challenge 7 – "Aladdin's Lamp", a test of shrewdness.

You continue your adventure by alternating the driving of 4x4s in the Jbel Siroua, amid mountainous landscapes.

Take a break to share a local tea with a local family, before visiting some sheepfolds.

You then head to Tazenakht for lunch.

The adventure continues with Challenge 8 – "Monument Valley", dedicated to orientation.

You continue your 4x4 journey through the Jbel Tifernine.

In the evening, you prepare your bivouac on a mountain pass offering a clear view of the surroundings.

Next comes challenge 9 – "The good deal", a communication test.

The day ends with an Indian dinner, followed by a campfire.

Bivouac sauvageBreakfastLunchDinner
Jour 4
D4

Crossing the Drâa Valley and observation challenges

You take turns at the wheel of the 4x4s in the Jbel Tifernine, while continuing the challenge 9, dedicated to orientation.

You head towards the Drâa Valley, known for its palm groves and architectural heritage.

Enjoy a traditional picnic in a palm grove, before taking a small detour to discover a ksar in the Drâa valley.

The challenge continues with challenge 10 – "Question for a fool", an observation test.

You take a country road to reach Zagora, the starting point for many hikes in the region.

Upon arrival, take a moment to relax by your hotel's swimming pool.

In the evening, enjoy a simple dinner in Zagora before returning to your comfortable accommodation.

HôtelBreakfastLunchDinner
Jour 5
D5

From the souks of Zagora to the challenges of the desert

Start your day with a visit to the Zagora souk, an opportunity to discover the atmosphere of this local market.

Then enjoy a relaxing moment by your hotel's pool, before having lunch in Zagora.

The afternoon continues with the challenge 11 – "The First Drop", a sporting event.

You then head to the ascent of Jbel Zagora, a mountain offering a panorama of the surrounding landscapes.

Take turns at the wheel for a 4x4 driving session in the hamada, amid the rocky expanses of the desert.

Then move on to challenge 12 – "The Last Stand", a fun combat challenge.

In the evening, enjoy a Moroccan dinner before spending the night in a bivouac in an abandoned fort on the edge of the desert.

Bivouac sauvageBreakfastLunchDinner
Jour 6
D6

Quad, buggy and challenges in the dunes of Mhamid

Take advantage of a visit to the weekly souk of Tagounite to do some shopping, depending on the market's availability.

Zagora → Mhamid

1h4596 km

You then continue your itinerary towards Mhamid, at the gates of the desert.

Discover desert landscapes during a quad and buggy excursion.

The challenge continues with two new trials:

  • Challenge 13 – "Easier quad": a skill test.

  • Challenge 14 – Quiz about Maroc: a cultural trial organized around a campfire.

Also enjoy an energizing picnic in the dunes, before sharing an Italian dinner.

You spend the night in bivouac in the Dune du Juif.

Bivouac sauvageBreakfastLunchDinner
Jour 7
D7

Endurance Challenges and Track Driving on the Paris-Dakar Route

This challenge day includes several events:

  • Challenge 15 – "The Shovel Stroke": driving skills test.

  • Challenge 16 – "For One Drop More": DIY skills test.

  • Challenge 17 – "SOS Distress": signaling skills test.

Between challenges, enjoy a picnic break in the desert.

Mhamid → Erg Chegaga

2h1560 km

You continue your adventure towards the dunes of the Erg Chegaga.

The challenge continues with the challenge 18 – "Crossing the desert", an endurance test.

You then resume piloting the 4x4s in turns, this time on the Paris-Dakar trail.

In the evening, share a Moroccan dinner followed by a campfire, before spending the night under the stars in the dunes of the Erg Chegaga.

Bivouac sauvageBreakfastLunchDinner
Jour 8
D8

Sunrise and Survival Challenges in Erg Chegaga

Set off early in the morning for an escape to the Great Dune, to witness the sunrise over the landscapes of Erg Chegaga.

The day continues with the challenge 19 – "One degree less", dedicated to desert survival techniques.

Then rejoin the other participants around a barbecue at the camp.

In the afternoon, it's time for two new challenges:

  • Challenge 20 – "The whisper of the wind": an imitation challenge.

  • Challenge 21 – "Dare?": a skill challenge.

In the evening, share a Chinese dinner before enjoying a campfire with live music.

You spend another night camping in the dunes of the Erg Chegaga.

Bivouac sauvageBreakfastLunchDinner
Jour 9
D9

Crossing Lake Iriki and relaxation in Tata

You take turns driving the 4x4s to cross the sand dune fields, while continuing the challenge 22, dedicated to driving.

You join the Lac Iriki by taking the desert tracks.

Explore the lake expanse during an off-road 4x4 excursion.

Lac Iriki → Tata

3h150 km

You continue your itinerary towards Tissint, where you make a stop for lunch, before resuming your journey towards Tata.

Upon your arrival in Tata, enjoy a moment of relaxation by the swimming pool of your hotel.

The day ends with dinner and a night in comfortable accommodation.

HôtelBreakfastLunchDinner
Jour 10
D10

Challenges and Discovery of Taroudant's Ramparts

Tata → Taroudant

3h172 km

You take a scenic road through the Anti-Atlas to reach Taroudant.

A lunch break is planned along the way.

Upon arrival in Taroudant in the afternoon, enjoy some free time before resuming the challenge with the challenge 23 – "Inch Allah", an orientation test.

Then take a relaxing break at your hotel pool.

The program continues with the challenge 24 – "The Last Word", a linguistic test.

After this challenge, set off to discover the ramparts of Taroudant during a carriage ride around this enclosure nicknamed "The Great Wall of Maroc".

Built in the 16th century, these ramparts stretch over 8 kilometers, feature 19 bastions and 5 gates, and reach a height of 8 to 14 meters.

Then enjoy a hammam and massages to relax after the days of adventure.

In the evening, share a simple dinner on the medina side.

HôtelBreakfastLunchDinner
Jour 11
D11

Swimming Challenge and Adventure Closure in Agadir

Aéroport D'Agadir

Taroudant → Agadir

1h3083 km

You head to Agadir to reach the beaches of the Atlantic coast.

Enjoy a walk on Agadir beach and a moment of swimming in the ocean.

Then take on the challenge 25 – "Tie break", a swimming event that marks the end of your challenge.

Meet the participants for a comfortable meal by the sea, during which the competition results are announced.

Agadir → Aéroport D'Agadir

25min31 km

After this last moment of sharing, you are transferred to the airport for your departure.

Breakfast

Price per person

4-6 pers.€1,565/pers.
7 pers.€1,465/pers.
8 pers.€1,365/pers.

Indicative price per person, based on double room. Each trip is customized according to your preferences.

This trip can be tailored to your preferences

This itinerary provides an excellent foundation for discovery, but it can be fully customized. Our local advisors build each trip tailored to your budget, dates and preferences.

Not included

  • Domestic flights and international flights

Included

  • 4x4 rental with fuel
  • English-speaking guide
  • Accommodation
  • Complete restoration
  • Beverages
  • Hammam
  • Carriage tour
  • Entries to sites
  • Dromedary
  • Quad
  • Airport transfers

Practical Information

Registration is considered firm and final after payment of a deposit of 30% of the total price and acceptance of the specific terms of sale.

The balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the departure date.

See our specific terms of sale for full details.

In the event of cancellation by the traveller, the following fees apply:

  • Plus de 60 jours avant le départ : 40 % du prix total (acompte retenu)
  • Entre 60 et 30 jours avant le départ : 50 % du prix total
  • Moins de 30 jours avant le départ : 100 % du prix total

We strongly recommend taking out cancellation insurance. See our specific terms of sale for full details.

The information below concerns travelers who are nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland and Canada traveling to Morocco for a tourist stay. Entry rules may change, so we recommend verifying this information with the official authorities before your departure.

Passport

To enter Morocco, your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your stay and include at least one blank page for immigration stamps.
The document must be in good condition (no damaged, torn or altered pages).

Nationals of certain EEA countries may enter Morocco with a valid national identity card in accordance with applicable bilateral agreements. However, it is advisable to travel with a valid passport to avoid any inconvenience.

Tourist stay without visa

Nationals of the European Economic Area, Switzerland and Canada benefit from a visa exemption for tourist stays.

This exemption allows a stay of up to 90 days from the date of entry into Moroccan territory. Beyond this period, authorization of stay must be requested from the Moroccan authorities.

The authorities may also request:

  • an outbound ticket (return or onward flight),

  • proof of sufficient financial resources for the duration of the stay,

  • proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation from a private individual).

Health and vaccinations

No vaccination is mandatory to enter Morocco from the EEA, Switzerland or Canada. However, it is recommended to ensure that routine vaccinations are up to date (diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, hepatitis A).

It is advisable to consult a doctor or vaccination center before departure, particularly for stays in rural areas or remote regions.

Traveling with children

Minors must hold their own valid passport covering the duration of the stay.

In certain European countries, when a minor travels without one of their parents, an authorization to leave the territory may be required according to the regulations of the country of residence. The Moroccan authorities may also request documentation in case of travel with a single parent or a third party.

Other nationalities

Entry conditions may vary depending on nationality. Travelers concerned should inquire with the embassy or consulate of Morocco in their country of residence.

To participate in our trips, it is strongly recommended to have evacuation assistance and foreign medical expense coverage.

Your local agency encourages you to review the specific policy developed with our partner CHAPKA ASSURANCES and AXA ASSISTANCE.
To subscribe to an insurance plan, learn about coverage and rates, follow the link below.

CAP EXPLORER: The complete insurance solution designed for you to enjoy your trip with peace of mind!

Choose the plan that best suits you:

  • Explorer'Multirisque

  • Explorer'Annulation

  • Explorer'Assistance

  • Explorer' Complémentaire Carte Bancaire

Specific to our trips, we strongly recommend subscribing to them.
If you choose to subscribe to one of these plans, the policy detailing all coverage and claim declaration procedures is available on the insurer's website.

Your local agency will be aware of it, but only the participant is responsible for complying with the claim declaration procedures. The participant must therefore keep this policy with them throughout their trip.

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Frequently asked questions

You can stay in Morocco without a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your entry. These conditions have been stable for a long time, but always confirm with the Moroccan consulate or embassy competent for your nationality before booking your trip.

Go to the My Trips section to find all your projects.

You can send a message to your host directly from the Tea Lounge.

For a quality tailor-made trip, expect between €150 and €260 per day and per person, including accommodation (riads, kasbahs), meals, internal transfers and activities. International flights (€200-450 return) are additional. Morocco offers excellent value for money in its charming riads.

Your documents are accessible in the Documents tab of your trip.

Absolutely. We adapt each circuit to your travel profile. For families, we prioritize relaxed paces, family-friendly accommodations, fun and educational activities, and comfortable private transfers. Our local English-speaking guides know how to capture children's attention with age-appropriate anecdotes.

It's simple. You exchange with our local team to define your wishes, budget and dates. You receive a detailed itinerary proposal within 48 hours. You adjust every detail together until you reach the perfect version. You confirm and travel with peace of mind. Your local agency remains available 7 days a week throughout your trip.

In case of emergency, contact your local agency immediately.

Payment is generally made in two installments.

Our agency is part of the Nomadays network, registered in France. You benefit from APST (Association Professionnelle de Solidarité du Tourisme) guarantee which covers 100% of your funds. Secure payment, repatriation insurance included, and English-speaking assistance 24/7 on the ground throughout your stay.

Luc Tromme, Saharan trails companion
21years of expertise

Let's talk about your adventure — Southern Desert

Saharan trails companion, based in Taroudant

“
What I love about travel is that moment when you leave the obvious path. That's when the landscape shifts, but more importantly, so does your perspective.

— Luc

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