Step into the soul of the Moroccan desert on an unforgettable adventure. Over golden dunes and under starlit skies, every step you take will help St Nicholas Hospice Care continue providing expert, compassionate support to those who need it most.
Register your interest and sign up to our information evening
You’ll spend two full days and two half days walking through sweeping sand dunes, sun-baked plains, and ancient dry riverbeds, with nights spent under vast, starlit skies.
Supported by an expert team and fuelled by nourishing Berber meals, this is a chance to experience something extraordinary, while raising funds to support patients and families when they need it most.
The adventure begins on 2 November 2026.
To secure your place, there’s a £395 registration fee and we ask you to pledge to raise £2,000 in sponsorship. Every penny helps St Nicholas Hospice Care support those facing dying, death and grief.
To sign up, please complete our Expression of Interest form. Our Events Fundraising team will then be in touch with the next steps. The form also includes an option to let us know if you’d like to attend our information evening on 1 September. Completing the form doesn’t commit you to anything; it’s simply a way to register your interest and learn more.
For any further enquiries, please email events@stnh.org.uk.
You can also download the full information brochure here.
Join the trek - express your interest
Day 1, Monday 2 November: London to Marrakech
We’ll fly together to Marrakech, where our guide will meet us for a transfer to our hotel for the night. Depending on our flight arrival times, we may begin our journey to the desert today, staying overnight in Ouarzazate (approximately a 4-5 hour drive).
Meals: Dinner
Day 2, Tuesday 3 November: Marrakech to Sahara
If we stay in Marrakech, we’ll set off early, crossing the Atlas Mountains and following ancient caravan routes into the Sahara, with a stop for lunch in Ouarzazate. The journey takes approximately 9 hours, including breaks. If we begin in Ouarzazate, the drive to the desert is shorter, around 4-5 hours.
Upon arrival, we’ll be welcomed by the rest of the trek team and our camels before starting our trek. We’ll then settle in for the night, camping under the stunning stars of the Sahara.
Approx. trek distance: 5km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Days 3 and 4, Wednesday 4-Thursday 5 November: Sahara Desert
Our trek continues through the desert over the next two days, navigating rolling dunes and rugged, lunar-like landscapes. We’ll be supported by our local Berber team, including experienced guides, a cook, and camel owners – our camels will carry our luggage and equipment. Each day, we’ll take in the diverse beauty of the Sahara while gaining a deeper appreciation for the power of nature in this vast landscape. We’ll cover an average of 15-20km per day, though distances may vary. As we journey, we’ll also experience the nomadic way of life, from traditional cooking to sleeping under the stars and reading the breathtaking Saharan night sky.
Approx. trek distance: 15-20km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5, Friday 6 November: Sahara to Marrakech
This morning, we embark on the final leg of our trek, arriving at a small village where we say our goodbyes to the trek team. From there, we begin our journey back to Marrakech, a drive of approximately 9 hours.
Approx. trek distance: 5km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6, Saturday 7 November: Marrakech to the UK
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time to explore Marrakech before departing for the UK.
Meals: Breakfast
