The Call of the Desert - 6 days

Overview

A longer stay to discover in a few days a wide variety of desert landscapes, from rocky plateaus to large sand dunes. A true experience of the nomadic way of life and a touch of history with a bivouac near the mausoleum of the marabout Sidi Naji. Suitable for families, accessible to children from 5 years old (with saddle camel).

Itinerary Details

Day 01

Departure in the morning from Marrakech to M’hamid. The transport will be provided by Sahara Marokko in a private vehicle. The journey begins with the discovery of the High Atlas Mountains and Berber villages. You will cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass ("pass of pastures"), a pass at an altitude of 2260m, located on the highest road in Morocco. This pass is the only direct passage that will take you to Ouarzazate and the entire Southeast region. A stop at Kasbah Ait Benhaddou will allow you to admire a typical ksar of traditional Moroccan architecture in a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The journey continues through the Draa Valley to reach the gates of the desert.

You will arrive in the evening at the comfortable fixed camp, for a night in the heart of the palm grove.

Day 02

Departure from the fixed camp with the nomadic team. We will walk at the pace of the camel caravan, leaving the palm trees behind us. It is the sea of the desert that begins. We will pass through some sites of ancient settlements, where you can find pieces of pottery, traces of the ancestral civilizations that inhabited the desert. After this desert trek, lunch will be taken in the shade of a tree, accompanied by tea.

In the evening, we will visit the mausoleum of the marabout Sidi Naji, an opportunity to discover local history and customs.

The camp will be set up between the sand dunes.

Day 03

Today our destination will be well. We will cross the sand dunes to reach the mountains and the stone desert. Lunch near a Tamaris. After a rest, we will leave again to climb the mountains and visit the traces of ancient nomadic settlements. At the top of the mountain, you can admire the magnificent panorama of the great Sahara. In the evening, we will descend to enjoy the camp, set up at the foot of the sand dunes.

Day 04

On our way to the magnificent roaring dunes of Erg Zahar! After walking along the mountain, our caravan will sail like a ship on the sand of the great dunes. We will take a break in the shade of the mausoleum of Marabout Sidi Omar, then we will follow the undulating line of the dunes with our camels. Lunch will be taken in the shade of the tent. In the evening, you can climb the highest dune that dominates the surroundings and offers a splendid view of the entire Draa Valley. This is the Sahara as you dreamed it.

Day 05

We wake up to the rhythm of the sun and leave Erg Zahar to head towards Erg Ait Outnir. A break at the well in the Draa Valley will allow us to fill up with water and give a drink to the camels. This will be an opportunity to perhaps meet some camels accompanied by their shepherd. It will be possible to take a refreshing shower like the Nomads.

In the evening, you can take a walk in Erg Ait Outnir before falling asleep under the stars.

Day 06

Return through the landscapes of the Draa Valley to reach civilization (M’hamid). Then return to Marrakech with a vehicle from Sahara Marokko.

Price of stay
/ pers
AdultChild
<12years
Departure
Marrakech
405 350€
Departure
Ouarzazate
355€300€
Departure
M'Hamid
285€ 230€

What's included

  • Round-trip transportation from Marrakech / Ouarzazate
  • Meals during the journeys
  • Overnight stay in a comfortable fixed camp in M'hamid (the night before the trek starts) with dinner and breakfast
  • 5-day, 4-night trek (under tent)
  • Guidance by Sahara Marokko
  • Full board during the trek

What's not included

  • Saddle camel option recommended for young children (20 € / day / camel)
  • Drinks other than mineral water included in the lunch meals on the road
  • Entrance fees to any monuments
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance and repatriation

Travel Details

  • Airport pick-up: Our local team will be waiting for you at the airport exit in (Marrakech/Ouarzazate).
  • First night: in the comfortable fixed camp, located 10 km from Mhamid El Ghizlane.
  • Subsequent nights: in "nomadic bivouacs" between the dunes, in tents (single, double, family, or collective) or under the stars, according to preference.
  • Transport of personal belongings: Your personal belongings will be loaded onto the camels along with the camp equipment.
  • Items to bring: You can find tips here for packing your bag.
  • Meals: Meals are prepared by a chef using quality local products.
  • Breakfast: European style, coffee, tea, juice, nomad bread, jam...
  • Lunch: composed salads and raw vegetables, fresh fruits...
  • Afternoon snack: tea, dates, biscuits...
  • Dinner: hot meals, local dishes (couscous, tagine...)
  • Water: The camels carry jerry cans of drinking water for drinking and meal preparation.










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