Experience the Magistic Sahara desert of Morocco in an amazing way, trek with camels in the silence of the dunes. An amazing opportunity to live in the wild of Morocco for a few days.
The overview of the camel desert trekking in Morocco:
Name of the trip: Desert Camel trekking in Morocco
DESTINATION: Erg Ezzahar and the beautiful Draa valley
LEVEL:From easy to average
DURATION: 6 days
DEPARTURE: From Marrakech
BEST PERIOD: From October to May
LUGGAGE:Carried by camels
TRANSPORT:Tourist van/ 4 by 4
ACCOMMODATION: Tents (1 for 2 persons) during the trek
Desert camel trekking in Morocco is a follow of the steps of Nomads in the Sahara desert, and the charming camel carrying the language. Our Desert trekking in Chigaga dunes is a go deep in the wild of Morocco, Experience the silence of the Sahara desert with a professional team. Pass through valleys, Villages, plateaus, Sand dunes, and Oases to get best of the South East Morocco. When you experience Morocco camel trekking With Adrar Travel you will feel the great achievement that adds value to your holiday and eventually to your life.
In addition to our 7 days trekking in the Sahara desert to Erg Chegaga, This 6 days camel trek from Marrakech is a real opportunity and challenge to other hidden Ergs ( Dunes), to chill in wild Morocco accompanying the camel crew and a professional guide who will enlighten your experience in the Sahara of Morocco.
Camel trekking in Morocco Itinerary:
1st day: Travel from Marrakech to Mhamid
Meet at the Airport of Marrakech or At your Riad/hotel
Stop to visit the UNESCO site of Ait Ben Haddou, Where we will also have lunch.
Drive through the Anti Atlas mountains following the valley of Draa, Just when the Paved road ends, we will stop for overnight at Mhamid village.
Duration: 8 Hours drive
Meal: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 2 – Trekking from Mhamid to Sidi Naji
Meet our team of Camel men and the cook
Departure walking in the desert.
Reach the dunes of Sidi Naji between dunes and desert plateaus.
Lunch break
The camping is in the heart of the Erg (dunes), after a day of intense trekking in the Sahara desert.
Free time to explore around and enjoy the fabulous sunset
Duration: 5 hours
Meals: Full board
Accommodation: Camping
Day 3 – Trek from Sidi Naji to Erg Ezzahar:
Start the camel trek after Breakfast to the magnificent Erg Ezzahar dune
Crossing a long desert plateau. This sea of sand dunes is spacious and offers
Enjoy the splendid view over the entire dry Drâa River. This is the true Sahara as we imagine it!
Overnight camping in the middle of the dunes, or sleeping under the stars(during summer it’s an option)
Duration: 5-6 hours
Meals: Full board
Accommodation: Camping
Day 4 – Trekking from Erg Ezzahar to Boughbra:
Trekking in the Dunes with the magnificent sceneries
Cross of the Draa Ouadi with its palms and amazing landscape
Lunch break with the exploration of the desert vegetation
The afternoon desert camel trek continues on its way to the dunes where we set up camp.
Join our best camp on this trek
Enjoy the sunset on the dune and a good tajine for dinner under the stars.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals: Full board
Accommodation: Camping
Day 5 – Trek Boughbra to Ouled Driss:
We leave the sand dunes of Boughbra for trekking towards Oulad Driss.
Cross a varied landscape of the tour including dunes, Oases, villages
The nomadic atmosphere between simplicity and sharing this last evening in the desert.
The camp is set in the village of Oulad Driss where you can enjoy a warm shower
Duration: 4-5 hours trek
Meals: Full board
Accommodation: fixed camp
Day 6 – Driver from Ouled Driss to Marrakech:
After breakfast, we leave Ouled Driss towards Marrakech
Lunchtime at Ouarzazate
Cross of the High Atlas mountains
Arrive in Marrakech in the early evening
Drop off at your hotel in Marrakech
The highlight of the camel desert trekking in Morocco:
Experience the land, the people, and the wildlife of the Sahara Desert
The UNESCO site of Ait Ben Haddou
Explore Erg Chigaga dunes
Cross of the majestic Atlas mountains
The amazing landscape of Erg Ezzahar
Draa valley and its date palmtress
Villages and ksars
Explore the desert of Morocco and its famous dunes
Wild Morocco adventure
Camel trekking challenge adventure
Explore the Sahara environment
What to bring for the camel desert trekking:
Suitable walking clothes ( long and light trousers and tops
A warm jacket especially if your Sahara trekking trip is in Wintertime( December to March)
Water bottle
Small backpack
Hat, or cap
Scarf
Sleeping bag adapted to the period of your trekking in the Sahara trip