Day 1 – Departure from Marrakech – Night at the camp in desert.

The departure is proposed in the morning from Marrakech to successively join the Tichka pass, the pretty town of Ouarzazate, the oasis of Agdz, Zagora then the village of Mhamid El Ghizlane, at the gates of the desert (it is also the end of the road tarred). During the journeys, visits to Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate are recommended.

After nearly 450 km, we leave the road to reach the desert camp by the track (15 min). The evening and the night are offered in a camp (fixed camp) between the palm grove and the first dunes of the Draa Valley.

Day 2 – 3h30 to 4h00 hike

After breakfast and loading the camels, we leave the fixed bivouac on foot to reach the small erg of el L’bour. Lunch takes place in the shade of a Tamarisk in this very Saharan atmosphere. The rest of the trek leads the camel caravan and the “little adventurers’ ‘ to Karmjal then Loutide. The Camp is set up there for the night.

Day 3 : 3h30 to 4h00 of hiking

Change of atmosphere for this day of walking with the crossing of a reg which leads to Oued lataache. Lunch takes place near a well, ideal for spotting the camels and their young camels.

Day 4 : 3h30 to 4h00 hike

One of the most beautiful days of the trek which leads to the breathtaking dunes of Erg Chigaga. After a few hours of hiking, we set up the Camp at the foot of this sea of ​​sand.

The evening extends around a fire and the night is recommended under the stars.

Day 5 – 3h30 to 4h00 hike

We find an ocher ground for the rest of this trek to reach the sacred oasis, a natural water source, which is an important crossing point for nomadic shepherds and their herds. Lunch is offered in the shade of this little oasis.

The rest of the trek leads to the magnificent dunes of Erg Bougarn. It’s the Sahara as in the imagination of children: dunes, sand, stars…

Day 6 – 3h30 to 4h00 hike

A short stage for this day of hiking to reach Berrtham and its well. The opportunity to draw water for the camels that accompany the trip. The organisation of the nomadic caravan is now well established, the opportunity also to truly experience the life of the nomads of the Moroccan Sahara.

Day 7 – End of trek – Return to Marrakech

A last survey in the desert and a last loading of the camels before joining the fixed camp at the end of the morning.

After a possible shower (or Hammam) at the camp and lunch, we find the vehicle for the return to Ouarzazate then Marrakech.

After 7h driving we drop you off at your hotel/riad.

 

What’s Included

• Accommodation
• All breakfasts
• All Lunches & dinners
• Private transportation

 

What’s Excluded

• Any meals not stated in the itinerary
• Travel insurance
• Tips
• Items of a personal nature
• 2 lunches days 1 and 7