5 Days of Trekking in the Moroccan Desert by Camel

Itinerary :

Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi NTichka – Ouarzazate – Zagora – MHamid

Our 5 Days of Trek in the Moroccan Desert by Camel begins at 8:00 am, our driver will pick you up at your hotel or riad in Marrakech in a private vehicle After breakfast, we take the road to Ouarzazate via the Tizi N’Tichka to 2260m. We will admire the panoramic view of the High Atlas Mountains andwe continue the Col Ait Saoune to arrive in the famous Draa valley, before joining the small town of MHamid. This is where we meet our team of camel drivers. We walk about an hour before you install our camp in the dunes of Ras Nkhal From Mahamid 7km.

Day 2: Mhamid – Sidi Naji

This will be our first day of your 5 Days of Trekking in the Moroccan Desert by Camel We follow the Oued Draa, almost always dry in this part, between palm groves and tamarisk We walk in beautiful scenery with the crossing of Sidi Naji tray before joining the Erg of the same name. Installation of our camp in dunes.Nuit under tentes.5 hours of walking in the day.

Day 3: Sidi Naji – Erg Zaher

We leave the dunes of Sidi Naji to address the great desert spaces. As far as the view goes, dunes fill the landscape and we get to the big dunes of Erg Zaher. Walks in the dunes overlooking the Draa Valley. Night in tents. Walking 5:30 in the day.

Day 4: Erg Zaher – Rass Nkal

After breakfast the caravan takes the road back to the Camp. On the way, stop at Rass Nkhill for lunch. Continuation for the bivouac. Arrived a well deserved shower will await you as well as a meal! Nomadic evening with local folklore.

Day 5: MHamid – Zagora – Agdez – Marrakech

last day of our 6 Days Camel Trek the Moroccan Desert After a short walk of one hour, we will reach our minibus near the small town of MHamid. The return trip will be made along the Oued Draa valley. We arrive late in the afternoon to Marrakech. 460 Km will drop you at the location of your choice and end of your 5 Days of Trek in the Moroccan Desert by Camel.

THE PRICE INCLUDES :

• 2 night stay in camp comfortable
• badouin English/French guide
• Food (tajin, sandbread,coucous,meniral water …)
• Air-conditional transpor.
• 4 dinners, 4 breakfast, 3 lunches, Mineral water.
• Dromedaries for carrying luggage.
• The services of a guide.
• Team camel.
• Ready tents during trek.
• Camels for children
• The services of a cook.

THE PRICE NOT INCLUDES :

• Transport from Marrakech to Mhamid/Back
• Sleeping bags
• Lunch in the road from Marrakech
• Tips

The Best Things to do in 5 Days of Trek in the Moroccan Desert by Camel

• Cross the famous Draa valley for its date palm oases and Kasbah
• Experience the magic of the nights under the tent in the desert.
• Drive the Tizi n Tichka Pass of the High Atlas Mountains
• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou
• Discovery of the culture and life of the nomads of southern Morocco.
• Enjoy the beautiful scenery between Marrakech and Mhamid
• Explore the real desert and discover the beautiful life of the nomads.
• Ideal trek for a discovery of the desert life in all its aspects.
• Ride camels and hike to experience the desert Sand dunes.
• Discover the palm groves and architecture of towns and Kasbahs in the Draa Valley.

This is the Program itinerary summary of the most popular 5 Days Camel Trek

• First Day : Marrakech – High atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Agdz  – MHamid (7 HOURS DRIVE)
• Second Day : Mhamid – Sidi Naji (5 HOURS TREK)
• Third Day : Sidi Naji – Erg Zaher (4 HOURS TREK)
• Fourth day : Erg Zaher – Rass Nkal (5 HOURS TREK)
• Fifth day : MHamid – Zagora – Draa Valley – Agdez – Ouarzazate – Tizi-N-Ticha – Marrakech (7 HOURS DRIVE)

Information To take with you:

• Do not forget the usual medicines.
• Nomadic turbans are very useful.
• Small plastic bags to put your toilet waste.
• Sun glasses.
• parkas in winter.
• Something to read.
• Flashlight.
• Hygienic wewipes.

SUPERVISION: guide, camel drivers and camel caravan adapted to the size of the group RUNNING OF THE HIKING: The group moves on foot; luggage, bivouac equipment and supplies for the trek are transported by camels. (it is possible to go on a camel ride).

CLIMATE: mild from autumn to spring depending on the period: during the day 15/30 ° – in the evening 0/15 °. WHEN TO GO The period for hiking in the Moroccan desert lasts from early October to May

LEVEL 2: Walking times of 3-5 hours / day. A Saharan immersion for a good hiker FOOD: hearty breakfast, picnic at noon, afternoon snack, hot meal in the evening ACCOMMODATION: first and last night at the Camp / 3 nights in the desert

Important Note : The prices displayed are estimates and may vary depending on the number of people, the period of the trip. We invite you to ask us for a quote to receive a personalized offer.