Departure early morning from your riad/hotel in Marrakech and travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tichka Pass (2260 m) the highest road pass in Morocco offering spectacular panoramic views of the mountains and valleys with a snaky road, beautiful landscapes with different colors and the Berber villages along the way. Visit several kasbahs along the way, including Tamnougalte and Ait Benhaddou. A 16th century UNESCO site, Ait Benhaddou is one of the best preserved and most spectacular kasbahs in Morocco. A famous site for Hollywood films, The trip continues through the palm-lined Draa river valley. Arrival in Zagora the capital of dates. Afterward, continuation towards the gateSahara desert, Mhamid with Khalil. Dinner and night in camp In Nomadic standard camp.
Itinerary
Hiking 6 days in Sahara The Desert Hike in Morocco is a walk in the big dunes of southern Morocco with a professional nomadic guide and camel drivers. A camel caravan carries the luggage. Fascination of desert immensities, unusual encounter with nomads, study and observation of animal and plant life, relaxation, silence and total forgetfulness of civilization and the modern world in absolute calm in the heart of the great desert of the Moroccan Sahara, at sunrise and unforgettable sunsets. During the hike you live according to the rhythm and the intensity of the sun, everyone advances at his pace accompanied by the camel drivers. Before each stage departure, they gather the camels, who have fed on desert shrubs during the night, collect the wood for the fire, prepare the tea, make the bread baked in the sand. You sleep under the stars, under tents. You will taste the Moroccan cuisine prepared by the camel drivers. Regular breaks punctuate your walk to eat, drink, observe, contemplate … All this from mid-September to mid-May, when the moderate temperature makes the stay pleasant for a camel trek. We organize hikes from 2 registered participants, and on the date of your choice.
What to Expect
Pick up and support from the airport possible (contact us for that )
All treks departure can be from Marrakech,Agadir , Ouarzazate
Departures on foot are started in the morning from the village of M'hamid (located 455 km from Marrakech). the arriving in the day before M'hamid.
It will take almost 9 hours with the stops in ait bin Haddou, studio, pottery workshop, old Quranic school (Zaouïa Naciria)
All nights are between the dunes in the nomadic camp, under the tent or under the stars, at the convenience of each or Traditional home stay local
Our meals are prepared with care (salad made lunch, and tajines at night). We supply bottled mineral water.
An accommodation in fixed bivouac, comfort, in the heart of the palm plantation of the village (to 4 km). The bivouac is composed of several tents, showers, and toilets.
The return from the trek will be the day before the last day to take rest to before back Marrakech next Morning.
During your stay in Mhamid, we take you to site old kasbah and visit a cooperative of women specialized in making carpets and rugs
The dromedaries are responsible for carrying the affairs of the bivouac, and the personal belongings.
Program zájezdu
Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Mhamid
Místo startu
Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz, Morocco
Day trek Mhamid - Ras Nekhal - Sidi Naji
First days of trekking start from Mhamid. We cross the beautiful palm M’hamid following the Oued Drâa river. The desert plains of the Saraha Desert are open to us. Tea and lunch are at the shade of palm golver after a little rest. continue of the trek to settle the camp at the footing of the Sidi Naji a place full of history and custom to discover. spend the night between sand dunes and admire the sunset.
Day trek Sidi Naji - Bo'snina
Like the nomads, we get up with the sun, Like the nomads. After filling the caravan of camels caravan, we leave through the sand dunes of the Sahara. after 3 house walking Tea and lunch are taken place in the shade of a tamaris at Erg -Bo Snina t. A little rest and resumption of the trek to set the camp and dinner at the big dunes screaming
Day trek Bos'nina - Erg Zahar - Lhdibat
we get up with the sun, Like the nomads. After filling the caravan of camels caravan, we leave through the sand dunes of the Sahara. after 3 house walking Tea and lunch are taken place in the shade of a tamaris at Erg -Zahart the biggest dune near the border. A little rest and resumption of the trek to set the camp and dinner Lhdibat at the majestic dunes screaming. We are in the desert! it is one of our best sites for the beauty of its dunes. where you can see the mountains and the dunes altogether.
Day trek Lhdibat - Mhamid
In the morning, after wake up on the breeze of the desert after loading camels. we continue our path back to Mhmid accessing the Ouald Naam and the loubr where you will have lunch after back to Mhamid in the evening. where you will spend the last night with us.
Mhamid - Marrakech
the car will take you back to Marrakech and 6 pm you will be in your riad with beautiful experience with us.
Koncové místo
Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz, Morocco
18:00
Podmínky storna
In case of cancellation:
A deduction from the total amount will be made:
free of charge for More than 21 days
25% for a cancellation From 21 to 15 days before the date of arrival.
50% for a cancellation From 14 to 7 days before the date of arrival.
75% for cancellation for less than 7 days before the date of arrival.
100% for cancellation in 48h before the date of arrival.
Podrobnosti o zájezdu
Ubytování
5 night stay in camp
Doprava
Pick up from and drop drop of Marrakech
Pojištění
Optional
Other activities and services are not included
Letenky
International flights are not included
Doplňkové služby
Cooker
Camel men
Camels for children
Lightweight shoes for walk
Sunscreen
Lightweight long-sleeved shirts for walking
Slacks, touring, for walking
Doplňkové služby
Snacks and meals during the Marrakech-Mhamid transfers
Soft Drinks
Site visit Fees
Tips
Jídlo
Trek 4 days- 3 night full borad
Meals (tajin,coucous,meniral water...) are included
Guide
Badouin English/French guide
Dobré vědět
Měna
Moroccan Dirham
Maroko