Deserts are amongst the best places in the world for adventure. From treks across incredible landscapes, to gazing at the stars on a pristinely clear night. Typically people think of desert as vast emptiness, but if you delve into these out-of-this-world destinations, you'll discover dramatic mountain ranges, unique wildlife, ancient cultures, diverse multi-coloured landscapes and emerald natural pools, all topped off with some of the starriest skies you'll ever see.

We've compiled our top 5 desert trekking destinations:

Jordan's Wadi Rum, often called the "Valley of the Moon," is a surreal desert landscape characterized by towering sandstone and granite rock formations, narrow canyons, and ancient petroglyphs. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers trekkers a journey through time, with traces of human activity dating back thousands of years.

Our itineraries are led by the local Bedouins who only survive in this vast arid land thanks to tourism. They'll welcome us into lands they have trekked through for centuries, showing you ways they cook and stay safe, as well as welcoming you to camp under the stars.

Where the greatest and most iconic desert of them all, the Sahara, meets the vast Atlantic Ocean. A place filled with the sand dunes of your childish imagination. To top it all, our guides are the local Berber, who have inhabited this hostile landscape for centuries. They'll welcome you with open arms and show you how they've made this place their home. As far as desert treks go, few can rival Morocco.

We are one of the few companies that trek into this other worldly landscape. 80% of Oman is covered in Sand. But its far from just dunes. this desert is a mix of soft sands, rugged terrain, and hidden oases. Guided by experienced Bedouins, you’ll trek through this stunning landscape, camping in the desert and savouring traditional Omani cuisine. The OMani desert offers some of the clearest skies in the world, making for unparalleled stargazing experiences.

Trek through Namibia’s Namib Desert, one of the oldest deserts on Earth, known for its towering dunes and stark beauty. The iconic Sossusvlei area, with its red sand dunes and white salt pans, is a highlight of this journey. Far from being a barren landscape, the Namib Desert's unique flora and fauna, including the resilient welwitschia plant and the elusive oryx, add to the sense of adventure and discovery.

Venture into Chile’s Atacama Desert, often cited as the driest place on Earth, yet teeming with unique landscapes and geological formations. From salt flats and geysers to colorful lagoons and volcanic peaks, the Atacama offers a diverse and visually stunning trekking experience. The Atacama’s clear skies offer some of the best stargazing opportunities in the world, with the Milky Way often visible to the naked eye.