Back to basic Back to the Sahara
With Marocdesert Experience!
Back to basic, back to the Sahara. Take some time off grid. Explore new horizons with this desert trip. It combines the best of cultural and Nomad life in the South of Morocco. From M’hamid to Erg Chegaga.
Day 1
From M’hamid, the last desert village, we leave for Oued Naam, a place where your footsteps in the sand sound like music to your ears. And what kind of music! A walking tour where the body moves at a pace like a metronome! We have lunch in the shade of the palm trees, then we walk on to Oued Naam (dry river). We set up camp here and spend the night under the stars in the desert.
Day 2
The next morning after breakfast, the caravan continues its journey to Bougarn, also on the border with Algeria. This is where you really start to experience the desert, because she never reveals its secrets. Lunch break in the middle of the desert, then we resume our tour for 3 hours and set up camp in the late afternoon. “In the evening our chefs prepare a delicious dinner and make a cozy campfire, overnight under the stars.
Day 3
After breakfast departure to Chegaga, a dazzling sandy sea. Lunch in the shade of the trees. We walk further towards Oued Latache, Feel the peace, beauty and harmony of the dunes. Search for sensations and discover one of the oldest ways of life: the nomads, their customs, their traditions. In the afternoon we continue our way to Erg Chegaga. Arrive in bivouac Chegaga in time to admire the beautiful sunset on the high dunes. Evening dinner and music around the campfire. Overnight in the camp.
Day 4
After breakfast Departure from Chegaga to M’Hamid with 4 × 4, arrival in M’hamid ± 11am.
Practical information
For this tour
Depart from M’hamid at 14:00
Price inclusive:
- Transfer from M’hamid and back
- Guide English/French speaking, Cook and Cameldriver
- 3x overnight stay
- All meals, not included: water
Not included:
- Snacks and meals while traveling from Marrakech to M’hamid
- Softdrinks
- Tips
- Site visit fees
What should I bring with me?
For this tour
- Good quality tracking shoes
- Sunburn creme
- Shirt with long sleeves
- Hiking trousers
- Sleeping bag
- Small kit with some blister plasters (just in case)
Click here and visit our Practical advise tips for a pleasant stay in de desert.
Prices
For this experience
Minimum number of participants: 4
Traveling with less than 4 persons: price on request.
Rate 4 days / 3 nights / per person
Departure from M’hamid 235 euros
Option overnight in bivouac M’hamid on the evening before the start of the draw 25 euros p.p. including dinner.
Option day before the start of the draw: transfer with overnight stay, and return transfer on day 4
Depart Ouarzazate 335 euro
Depart Marrakech 365 euro
Rent a Camel: € 15,00 per Camel/day
Rate valid for a minimum of 4 participating persons. Contact us for requests for a private tour with less than 4 people. Departures are in the morning from Marrakech (Medina district) and early afternoon in Ouarzazate (from the city center, airport or hotel).