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This five-day tour is made up of three days of walking among the dunes and rocky plateau of the Moroccan Sahara. From Marrakech, embark on a rich unusual adventure: Take the camel caravan route, spend the night in a camp within desert dunes, watch the charming sunset, and pass over the glorious Daraa Valley. Three days of utterly amazing experiences and memories to share back home !
5 days / 4 nights
From Marrakech
Private
Any time
Enjoy incredible time between Daraa oasis where your adventure begins and ends - Experience unique moments riding the camel on the caravan route in the heart of desert dunes – Have an overnight in the desert under a starry sky – Enjoy much in just five days !
Today, travel across the great high Atlas Mountain, down to Ouarzazate and Daraa valley then through Zagora and end up in Ouled Driss. Feast on a dinner and have your first overnight in a desert camp closer to M`hamid.
Leave Ouled Driss and make your way through Daraa valley on the outskirt of the Sahara where you have a long walk over the desert plain. Afterwards, reach Krayaat Jmal dunes where you will surely admire the stunning sunset before settling for your first in your desert camp.
Carry forward your caravan journey following the camels` pace while crossing Hamada dotted with tamarisks trees before you land up at Ouad Naam middled by desert dunes. Continue in the afternoon for a few hours walking to Erg Khnata. Have some free time at leisure playing on the dunes and pause for yet another beautiful sunset view and rest in your camp for a second night.
Depart from Erg Khnata on your feet via Drâa Hamada, a vast expanse of rocky desert flecked with volcanic stones. Later in the afternoon, hit the road back to Ouled Driss, recharge and shower at our camp.
Enjoy your last trip back to Marrakech, on the way, have a break at the once religious centre, Tamgroute city with its ancient university for Islamic lessons whose library contains some priceless Medieval manuscripts. Then have lunch on the road and reach Marrakech later in the afternoon.
Air-conditioned vehicle with a driver (gas included)
trekking in the desert
Baggage Camels and camels for riding
4 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
Flights
midday meals during the 2 days of airport transfers
Drinks (It is better to buy mineral water, or bring water Purifier Tablets)
Tips
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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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