Tour overview
This is a brand new adventure, designed to take you on a journey through the highest and most extensive dunes in Morocco and then on to the very edges of the Sahara Desert.
On this trek, you will get to take advantage travel through by camel enjoying stunning scenery, this is only available between October and May.
Starting from the town of Zagora, this trek takes you through the craggy Jebel Bani for five days, and then after a rest at the dunes of Chagaga, your route crosses the Draa River and loops round through the dunes to finish near the small town of M’Hamid.
Visited Places
- Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
- Ouarzazate
- High Atlas Mountains
- Berber villages
- Sahara Desert
- Chegaga desert
- Draa Valley/ the longest valley of Morocco.
- Zagora
Travel Experience
- Moroccan Culture & People, Food & History
- Berber Culture
- Camel trekking
- Berber music and animation
- Sleeping in desert camp
Pick Up : Pick up at Marrakech,Casablanca… airport /
Drop Off : Drop off Marrakech, Casablanca…. /
Equipment
- 3 season sleeping bag
- Daypack
- Beach towel
- Water bottle/hydration bladder
- Water purification pen/tablets
- Sunglasses
- Head torch
- Camera, memory card and charger
- Spare batteries
- Personal items (including hand sanitiser, lip balm, microfibre towel, sunscreen, toilet paper, toiletries, wet wipes etc)
- Medicine and copy of doctor’s prescription which states medication and quantity carried
- Personal first aid kit (including blister tape, insect repellant, oral rehydration salts, plasters, tweezers, diarrhoea tablets etc)
- Rubbish bag
Highlights
- View the stunning contrast of Moroccan Culture
- Deep Introduction to Culture, History,Traditons & Life Philosophy
- Enjoy authentic Berber’s hospitality
- Taste delicious traditional Berber food
- Explore one of Morocco Beautiful Architecture
- Ride in Luxury AC van with AC
- Spend three full days seeing the best of what Sahara has to offer
Quick Facts
- Duration: One Week Morocco Tour
- Pick-up points: From Casablanca, Marrakech, Meknes, Fez Airport or Hotel
- Drop off Point: Your Marrakesh Hotel / Airport
Essential Information:
Why Us?:
– Your hotel Pick-up, so you spend the maximum time exploring real & Authentic, Culture of Morocco, Private tour at your own pace
– Top Rated tour, with 5 star customer feedback and a Excellence reviews from Trip Advisor
– One guide that is with you from the moment you arrive in Morocco until you leave, taking care of your entire trip.
The list below is a suggestion of what you might find useful to take on this trip. It is not an exhaustive packing list. If you need further advice, please contact us or consult your nearest outdoor store.
Clothing & Footwear:
- Comfortable walking clothes that are suitable for layering
- Fleece jacket/warm jumper
- Lightweight raincoat/windbreaker
- Comfortable shoes for walking
- Sandals/flip-flops
- Synthetic/woollen socks
- Hat
- Swimsuit
- Sarong/scarf/loose cotton trousers that can easily be pulled on over shorts to cover shoulders/legs when walking through villages
Included
- A very comfortable and air conditioned Late Model Vehicule
- Fuel for entire journey
- English speaking guides during the tour (you can specify other languages)
- All nights accommodations en suite room Hotel & sleeping and cook tents
- Camel trekking
- Berber music and animation
- Dinners & Lunchs and Breakfasts during the tour ( vegetarian welcome ) check itinerary for details( Except Marrakech).
- Marrakech sightseeing with local guide
- Pick up & Drop off at Hotels / Airport
- Real life experiences
Not Included
- Flights & Travel insurnace
- Drinks
- Tips & gratuities for your guides and driver
- Extra, Monuments Entrances:
Day 1: Arrive at Marrakech or Ouarzazate airport then transfer and overnight in a local Hotel.(BB)
Accommodation : Riad/ Hotel
Day 2:Marrakech - Col Tichka (2260 m) - Ouarzazate - Agdz - Draa Valley - Zagora - Faija – Camp
After breakfast, travel down towards Ouarzazate (gateway to the desert) via Tizi n’Tichka pass 2260m. Visit to the famous Glaoui Kasbah of Telouet, then continue on to Agdz and Zagora. Finally arrive at Faija, where the camp is set up ready. Distance: 400 kms (with breaks).
Accommodation : tent, Car : 7-8 drive.
Meals : Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Day 3:Plateau Faija - djbel Bani - Col Oum Laachar - Oued Lemhasser - Oasis – Camp.
After breakfast, start walking on the desert plateau and pass farms at the foot of djebel Bani. Ascend the famous pass Oum Laachar that will take you to Oued Lemhasser. 5-6 hours walking / 17 kms.
Accommodation : tent,
Meals : Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Day 4:Oued Lemhasser - Chegaga Dunes
Camp in the base of the dunes We leave Oued Lemhasser and walk towards the beautiful dunes of Chegaga, spend the night between the dunes. 5-6 hours walking / 20 kms.
Accommodation : Tent,
Meals : Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Day 5:Chegaga Dunes - Bougarn Dunes - Camp
Walking in the heart of the desert, we leave the Chegaga Dunes heading to the stunning dunes Bougern. Spend the night at the camp. 5 hours walking/ 16 kms.
Accommodation : Tent,
Meals : Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Day 6:Bougarn Dunes - Oued Naam – Camp
After breakfast, leavie the Bougarn Dunes and cross the Oued Naam, where the camp will be set up. 5 - 6 Hours walking / 16 kms.
Accommodation : Tent,
Meals : Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Day 7:Oued Naam - Mhamid Dunes - Zagora - Marrakech
Hotel Our last day in this beautiful landscape, returning to Zagora via the Mhamid Dunes, and finally transferring back to Marrakech. 3 hours walking / 8 hours drive back to Marrakech (with breaks).
Accommodation : Riad/ Hotel,
Meals : Breakfast-Lunch.
Day 8
Transfer to airport.
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