Best Desert Hikes Worldwide: Our Top 5

1.Tbilisi: Real Adventure – Gareja & Rainbow Desert 4×4 + Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 464 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $44Our pick

You’ll ride a 4x4 from Tbilisi into Georgia’s semi-desert, hike around Mravaltskaro Lake, visit St. John and David Gareji monasteries, and eat local food in Udabno. Guides such as Koba, Salomea, Nini, and Alex are known for attentive, lively explanations. Expect rough tracks, heat, and a genuine outdoor adventure.

“Our tour guide and the tour itself were amazing! We had a great mix of hiking, enjoying the views, learning about Georgia culture and overall having fun!”

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2.From Marrakech: Private Tour to Oasis and Trekking in the Desert of Erg Chigaga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · from $614Top rated

This four-day private journey links Marrakech with Erg Chigaga by way of the High Atlas, Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, the Draa Valley, and M’Hamid. You sleep two nights in a Berber desert camp and one night in an Agdz riad, with camel trekking, nomadic lunch, music, and private door-to-door transport included.

“The Camp ist amazing. Located in the dunes with high comfortable standards.”

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3.Palm Springs Hike to an Oasis and Amazing Desert Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Join Carlos of Trail Ahead for a 2.5-hour Palm Springs hike on quieter local trails. Expect a moderate, hilly route with rocky footing, an 800-foot climb, wide Coachella Valley views, plant lore tied to the Cahuilla people, and a small palm oasis. Water, a granola bar, and a backpack are provided if needed.

“Carlos is an absolute wonderful guide! So pleasant and extremely knowledgable about the Palm Springs area. I would definitly reccomend this hike to all.”

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4.Full Day Desert Tour, Jeep & Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $100

Set out from Wadi Rum Village at 10:00 a.m. for a six to eight-hour Jeep and hiking tour capped at six people. A local Bedouin guide takes you to Lawrence’s Spring, Khazali Canyon, rock bridges, dunes, Mushroom Rock, and Abu Khashaba Canyon, with lunch and sunset included in the day.

“Wadi Rum Magic Tours was fantastic. The tour and the guide were amazing. Wadi Rum is a beautiful place with much to see and the guide made sure we got to see everything. He would let you spend as much time as you wanted at each location. He was extremely flexible, helpful and courteous. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested.”

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5.2 Days Desert Agafay and Atlas Mountains Trek From Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 33 reviews · 2 days · from $100

Travel from Marrakech into the Atlas Mountains for a three-hour village walk, Berber meals, and one night at a mountain riad. On the second day, ride a camel through Agafay Desert before lunch and return to Marrakech. The tour includes transport, guide, meals, and hotel pickup, but the schedule can change.

“Excursion absolument incroyable mais organisation complètement aléatoire. Nous étions les seuls à dormir à la montagne et le reste du groupe faisait l’aller retour dans la journée, nous avons donc été un peu délaissé par les organisateurs (dont on ignorons encore l’identité). La beauté des paysages et la gentillesse des habitants sont imbattables, mais le programme n’a pas du tout été respecté nous avons fais la balade à chameau et le désert d’Agafay le premier jour au lieu du deuxième laissant place à l’inconnu pour le reste du séjour, nous avons donc dû forcé pour savoir ce que nous allions faire le 2eme jour et comment nous rentrerions et où…”

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