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10 days camel trekking in the Moroccan desert

Trekking with camels from M'hamid to Chegaga

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This is a true expedition on the desert, Landscapes switching differently is certainly guaranteed. Your enthusiasm is keen for vast open spaces, and the Sahara, your curious feet are eager to walk on the cool dunes and between the oases, this tour is yours. Along the areas you will visit is one of the largest dunes in Morocco. Engage in desert life with safety guaranteed while maintaining the quest to discover diverse nature, ergs, regs, oases and the welcoming inhabitants, nomads with whom you will have a rare chance to encounter… you will surely come back anew.

  • 10 days / 9 nights

  • From Marrakech

  • Private

  • Any time

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Walk among the oases of Daraa Valley surrounded by Ksours – Camp in Oum Laachar Oued Lamhaser, Oued Naam, Erg El Mhazil or at the foot of the chegaga dunes – Trek the southern region – Check out the oases of Dayat Chigaga – Be part of the wildland of the sandy desert – Look up to the infinite extension of desert dunes camping in Bouguern (Erg El Mhazil) – Explore tamarisk covering dunes – Stroll in the vast rocky plain of volcanic in Daraa Hamada – enjoy a guided-led tour in Marrakech

Your Itininary
Day 1: MARRAKECH

After arriving at Marrakech airport, meet our driver and you will be carried to your hotel to have a welcome dinner.

Day 2: MARRAKECH – OUARZAZATE – ZAGORA – OUM LAACHAR

Today go for a ride crossing beautiful arid landscapes that cover a lot of minerals, down to Agdz, the stunning oasis small town in Daraa region with its fortified villages and palm groves. Afterwards, carry on to the desert town Zagora from which you meet your cameleer and hop on your favourite camel and have your first ride within the dunes of the desert, and have a camping experience in Oum Laachar.

Day 3: OUM LAACHAR – OUED LAMHASER

Start off the day with a hike towards the south, look far away into the distant desert plain and the mountain ranges dominated by the sand. Have an overnight in a desert camp in Oued Lamhaser.

Day 4: OUED LAMHASER – CHEGAGA

In the middle of the desert, you hit the road until you face the oases of Dayat Chegaga which is a drainage area among mountain range and dunes full of flowers, and a green plain after the rain. Have a night in a camp in the dunes of Chegaga.

Day 5: CHEGAGA – BOUGHERN

Make your further into the heart of the desert while surrounded by unlimited massive bulks of sandy dunes. Enjoy an overnight in the camp in Bouguern (Erg El Mhazil).

Day 6: BOUGHERN – OUED NAAM

Today reach Oued Naam where you will have yet another camping experience after walking along desert dunes and between tamarisk trees.

Day 7: OUED NAAM – ERG MEZOUARIA - MHAMID

Depart Ouad Naam on a quiet pace towards Ouled Driss, hike amidst the broad rocky desert surface of Daraa Hamada and on the volcanic stones covering the area. Get to the camp where you will lie down after taking a shower.

Day 8: MHAMID – OUARZAZATE – MARRAKECH

Today say farewell to the cameleer, your camels, and hit the road back to Marrakech. End the day with a dinner and an overnight in a hotel.

Day 9: MARRAKECH – guided visit

Today is dedicated only to Marrakech, the magical historical city that was founded during the 11th century under the Almoravids dynasty. You will get to explore Saadin Tombs of the 16th century, Dar Si Said Museum, the beautiful gardens of Agdal and Menara, the interesting façade of Koutoubia Mosque, the legendary Bahia Palace, and the beehive looking tanneries. In the afternoon, you have the chance to mingle with locals in the souks and get lost in the narrow alleys to the world-famous Jamaa El Fna square, the Unesco heritage site where endless night love shows ignite the place from snake charmers, musicians, storytellers to drinks stalls, street performers, fire eaters and many artists.

Day 10: MARRAKECH - departure

Your airport departure transfer will be arranged according to your flight time, we will assist you until you board the flight back home.

What`s included
  • Round airport transfers

  • Air-conditioned vehicle with a driver (gas included)

  • trekking in the desert

  • Baggage Camels and camels for riding

  • 3 nights in a hotel or Riad in Marrakech

  • 6 nights in desert camp

  • Full board during the hike

  • guide/cook

  • cooking utensils and camp equipment (tents, mattresses, and blankets)

  • Stay and tourism promotion taxes

  • our support and assistance

Not included
  • Flights

  • midday meals during the 2 days of airport transfers and the day in Marrakech

  • Drinks (It is better to buy mineral water, or bring water Purifier Tablets)

  • Tips

Booking conditions

The price is based on 4 or more travellers
Departure is guaranteed starting from 2 people
Your booking must be made and confirmed at least 2 weeks in advance

Frequently asked questions
How will we meet you?

Once you book your tour, one of our agents will arrange and communicate the time and meeting point. If you trekking tour includes airport transfers, then your driver will pick you up from the airport and carry you to your hotel, and the next day you will be taken to the starting point of the trekking.

How to book this tour?

Departures are guaranteed starting from 2 travelers. It is simple and easy to book, you contact us by filling out the request form of the quote, then within 24 hours, we will send you a detailed quote along with steps to follow to make the reservation.

How will we pay for this tour?

While you are making the booking, we request that you pay a 30% deposit of the total payment either by credit card, PayPal or a bank transfer. The remaining balance is to be paid on site only in cash. If you prefer to pay the total amount by credit card, PayPal or a bank transfer, you have to do so one month before your arrival in Morocco.

What to wear for this tour?

We advise you to bring light and soft (cotton) clothes, plus a short jacket, raincoat (During spring season) as well as a comfortable pair of sneakers.

What equipment to bring with you for this hike?

- Sleeping bags - Sunglasses - Sun and insects’ cream (for mosquitoes in particular) - A cap, or a hat, and a scarf will be very useful in the Southern region - A bath towel and your personal toiletries - 1 liter water bottle - Personal pharmacy kit that can include anti-diarrhea and intestinal anti-infection

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