Winter offers ideal conditions for venturing into the desert. Milder temperatures let us travel without oppressive heat. At this time of year, the Sahara is at its best: cool nights beside a campfire beneath an immense sky, clearer light, and days when we can hike and stop to eat without sweltering.
From December 2026 to March 2027: departures to explore the Sahara in winter, at Christmas and over Easter.
We bring together departures in December, at Christmas and New Year, and in January, February and March to discover Algeria, Mauritania, Chad, Egypt and southern Morocco. Trips that coincide with Easter 2027 are highlighted in the headings and calendar.
Can you imagine seeing out the year among dunes or exploring the desert over Easter? Our team of experts will help you choose the right itinerary and departure for you.
Sahara departures: December, Christmas, January, February and March
December 2026
| Destination | Route | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | Adrar Oasis and Atlantic Coast | 04/12 | 10 days |
| Algeria | Mediterranean and Roman Algeria · Cultural itinerary | 04/12 | 9 days |
| Algeria | Tadrart: labyrinths of rock and sand · FULL | 04/12 | 9 days |
| Morocco | Walking in the Draa Valley | 05/12 | 8 days |
Christmas and New Year 2026–2027
| Destination | Route | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chad | Expedition to the Ennedi Desert | 20/12 | 15 days |
| Algeria | Mediterranean and Roman Algeria · Cultural itinerary · FULL | 26/12 | 9 days |
| Algeria | The Saoura route · FULL | 26/12 | 9 days |
| Mauritania | Adrar Oasis and Atlantic Coast | 27/12 | 10 days |
| Algeria | The Tadrart. Stone and sand labyrinths | 28/12 | 9 days |
January 2027
| Destination | Route | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | Crossing the Western Desert and the Great Sand Sea | 15/01 | 10 days |
| Morocco | Walking in the Draa Valley | 23/01 | 8 days |
| Algeria | The Tadrart. Stone and sand labyrinths | 29/01 | 9 days |
February 2027
| Destination | Route | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | Walking in the Draa Valley | 06/02 | 8 days |
| Chad | Expedition to the Ennedi Desert | 07/02 | 15 days |
| Algeria | Mediterranean and Roman Algeria · Cultural itinerary | 12/02 | 9 days |
| Egypt | Crossing the Western Desert and the Great Sand Sea | 12/02 | 10 days |
March and Easter 2027
| Destination | Route | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | Walking in the Draa Valley | 06/03 | 8 days |
| Algeria | Tadrart, Essendilene and the oasis of Ihrir | 06/03 | 13 days |
| Algeria | Mediterranean and Roman Algeria · EASTER 2027 · Cultural itinerary | 26/03 | 9 days |
| Egypt | Crossing the Western Desert and the Great Sand Sea · EASTER 2027 | 26/03 | 10 days |
| Algeria | The Saoura route · EASTER 2027 | 26/03 | 9 days |
Sleeping under the mantle of winter night stars in the Sahara is an experience that is never forgotten.
The best of travelling to the desert in winter
Milder daytime temperatures
Winter daytime temperatures are usually milder than in summer, making walks and journeys more comfortable. The contrast at night can be considerable: when packing, take account of cold nights in camp and the conditions on your particular route.
The night sky and evenings in camp
Far from city lights, clear nights offer wonderful opportunities for stargazing. The sky, the silence and life around camp are part of the travel experience, although visibility always depends on the weather.
A pace shaped by the landscape
Winter days are shorter, so stages are planned to make the most of daylight. Wind and sand can occur at any time of year: travelling with local teams allows the itinerary to adapt to conditions while leaving time for stops, walks and encounters along the way.
Sahara trips in winter, at Christmas and over Easter
Between December and March there are many ways to discover the desert: 4×4 journeys, expeditions through rocky massifs, routes between oases and caravan towns, or walking in southern Morocco. Each itinerary has its own pace, duration and accommodation style.
Algeria✔️ 4, 28 Dec 2026 | 29 Jan 2027
✔️ From 1.690 € + approx. air taxes 140 €
✔️ 4, 27 Dec 2026
✔️ From 2.030 € + approx. air taxes 470 €
✔️ 20 Dec 2026 | 7 Feb 2027
✔️ From 5.075 € · flights not included
✔️ 15 Jan | 12 Feb | 26 Mar 2027
✔️ From 2.395 € + approx. air taxes 270 €
✔️ 26 Dec 2026 | 26 Mar 2027
✔️ From 1.790 € + approx. air taxes 140 €
✔️ 6 Mar 2027
✔️ From 1.990 € + approx. air taxes 140 €
✔️ 5 Dec 2026 | 23 Jan | 6 Feb | 6 Mar 2027
✔️ From 840 € · flights not included
Another option: Mediterranean and Roman Algeria
✔️ 4, 26 Dec 2026 | 12 Feb | 26 Mar 2027
✔️ From 1.690 € + approx. air taxes 140 €
