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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
We have designed a short trek for you that will allow you to reach magnificent dunes in just a few days. This trip is suitable for everyone, and it's perfect for a primary approach to the Sahara. You will be accompanied by a nomadic team and a caravan of camels during this circuit in the desert.
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Water, Tea and Coffee
Lunches on days 1 and 4: cost €10
What to expect
Day 1: Day 1: M’hamid Village
Marrakech
8h
The first day of the 4-day desert trek consists of a morning departure from Marrakech, Agadir or Ouarzazate, with transport by private vehicle, to reach the village of Mhamid, located at the edge of the desert. A break is possible in a village in the Atlas, with a visit to Ait Ben Haddou which is near Ouarzazate. Ait Ben Haddou is a Ksar classified as a UNESCO heritage site. In the evening, it is planned to spend the night either with locals in the village, or in a comfortable fixed bivouac, in the heart of the palm grove.
Day 2: M’Hamid
M'Hamid
5h
The second day begins with a departure on foot from the fixed bivouac, accompanied by the Morocco Desert Trek team and the camel caravan. We then begin a hike in the Sahara desert towards the M’hamid Palmeraie, where we have tea and lunch in the shade of a tamarisk tree.
After a break to rest, we continue our way towards the sanctuary of Sidi Naji. Oral tradition reports that this marabout lived 18 grandfathers ago! This place is filled with fascinating local stories and customs. In the evening, we set up camp at the foot of the sand dunes and spent the night in the desert under tents or under the stars.
Day 3: Day 3: Erg Zahar
M'Hamid
5h
The bivouac folds to the rhythm of the sun, we begin our departure through the dunes, then a vast dry lake to reach the superb dunes of Erg Zahar, also known as the “howling dunes”. We spend the night in the Sahara desert in tents or under the stars.
Day 4: Day 4: Marrakech
Marrakech
8h
At the end of the evening, we return to M’hamid before heading to Marrakech, Agadir or Ouarzazate.
The next morning, we find our 4X4 to take us to our fixed bivouac, crossing the magnificent landscapes of the Drâa Valley. After lunch at the bivouac, we return to Marrakech, Agadir or Ouarzazate
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
pick-up 10 minutes before departure.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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