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Overview
Our tours are operated by local travel guides. The majority of our staff is from M’hamid El Ghizlane and many of us hail from nomadic families from the Sahara desert. No one knows the desert better than we do as it is our home. We would be honoured to welcome you to our home and help you discover the mystery and magic of the Sahara and all there is to see and experience on the way.
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Official Guide
What to expect
Day 1: Departure from Marrakech - Night at the camp in desert.
Marrakech
7h
The departure is proposed in the morning from Marrakech to successively join the Tichka pass, the pretty town of Ouarzazate, the oasis of Agdz, Zagora then the village of Mhamid El Ghizlane, at the gates of the desert (it is also the end of the road tarred). During the journeys, visits to Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate are recommended.
After nearly 450 km, we leave the road to reach the desert camp by the track (15 min). The evening and the night are offered in a camp (fixed camp) between the palm grove and the first dunes of the Draa Valley.
Day 2: 3h30 to 4h00 Camel trick
Trek Desert Maroc
4h
After breakfast and loading the camels, we leave the fixed bivouac on foot to reach the small erg of el L'bour. Lunch takes place in the shade of a Tamarisk in this very Saharan atmosphere. The rest of the trek leads the camel caravan and the "little adventurers' ' to Karmjal then Loutide. The Camp is set up there for the night.
Day 3: 3h30 to 4h00 of hiking
Mhamid Trekking, randonnee et excursion dans le desert marocain
12h
Change of atmosphere for this day of walking with the crossing of a reg which leads to Oued lataache. Lunch takes place near a well, ideal for spotting the camels and their young camels.
Day 4: 3h30 to 4h00 hike
Mhamid Trekking, randonnee et excursion dans le desert marocain
12h
One of the most beautiful days of the trek which leads to the breathtaking dunes of Erg Chigaga. After a few hours of hiking, we set up the Camp at the foot of this sea of sand.
The evening extends around a fire and the night is recommended under the stars.
Day 5: 3h30 to 4h00 hike
Mhamid Trekking, randonnee et excursion dans le desert marocain
12m
We find an ocher ground for the rest of this trek to reach the sacred oasis, a natural water source, which is an important crossing point for nomadic shepherds and their herds. Lunch is offered in the shade of this little oasis.
The rest of the trek leads to the magnificent dunes of Erg Bougarn. It's the Sahara as in the imagination of children: dunes, sand, stars...
Day 6: 3h30 to 4h00 hike
Mhamid Trekking, randonnee et excursion dans le desert marocain
12h
A short stage for this day of hiking to reach Berrtham and its well. The opportunity to draw water for the camels that accompany the trip. The organisation of the nomadic caravan is now well established, the opportunity also to truly experience the life of the nomads of the Moroccan Sahara.
Day 7: End of trek - Return to Marrakech
Marrakech
7h
A last survey in the desert and a last loading of the camels before joining the fixed camp at the end of the morning.
After a possible shower (or Hammam) at the camp and lunch, we find the vehicle for the return to Ouarzazate then Marrakech.
After 7h driving we drop you off at your hotel or riad.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
depending where you will arrange your pick up
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
