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
• GUIDING: CFAMM certified mountain guides

Following the steps of Nomads in the Sahara desert, and the charming camel carrying the language. Our  Desert camel trekking 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.

1st day: Marrakech – 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, there we will stop for overnight at Mhamid village.

Duration: 8 Hours drive

Meal: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 2 – 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 – 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 –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 – 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 – 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

Trekking in the sahara of morocco overview:
•    Level:  from easy to average
•    Duration: 7 days
•    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
•    Guiding: cfamm certified mountain guides
Trekking in the sahara of erg chegaga for 7 days 5 nights, not just a unique fun activity for tourist who visits morocco, but a way to experience wild morocco and the old lifestyle of nomads in the sahara of morocco, this morocco desert holiday offers an amazing trip to the sahara desert for an experience of a lifetime, an adventure and a semi-yoga lesson for a week from marrakech.
 
Program: trekking in chegaga –  7 days 5 nights

Day 1: marrakech – ouarzazate – zagora – faija
At 8 am our sahara trekking trip will start, we leave marrakech, driving through the spectacular tizi n’ tichka pass (2260m above sea level). This beautiful mountain road has unforgettable scenery and is the highest road in chegaga trekking 7 days / 5 nights the country. We continue through the towns of ouarzazate and zagora, enjoying the palm groves and local villages. Our direction changes just before the famous sign “52 days to timbuktu” and we continue along the plateau of faija. We overnight at a camp in faija.

Day 2: faija – oum laachar – pass – oued mhasser
After breakfast and loading the camels, we start our hike by crossing the pass of oum laachar. We continue along a dry river and pass a hidden oasis between the mountains. We continue with short climbs and descents till we reach our camp on the riverbank of oued mhasser. About a 5-hour trek.

Day 3: oued mhasser – chegaga camping in the desert – chegaga
Today we start walking along the river of oued mhasser and cross a pebbly desert. If it’s clear, we can begin to see the great dunes of chegaga, which appear more impressive the closer we get. We join our team in camp on a plateau and enjoy an amazing sunset over the dunes. As the stars come out, we relax in traditional tents and have a tasty meal around the campfire. About 5 hours walk.

Day 4: dunes of chegaga – dunes of bougarne
If you wake up early, you can enjoy a breathtaking sunrise on the dunes before breakfast, after which, we continue our trek. We cross a dry lake and rocky desert to reach oued laatach (‘river of thirst’) and along the way see nomad camps with their flock of goats. We cross another rocky desert to reach our camp near the dunes of bougarne. These dunes are smaller than those of chegaga, but still, provide panoramic views across the landscape as we watch the sunset.
About 5 hours of walking.

Day 5: dunes of bougarne – oued naam
Our desert trek today starts across a rocky desert plateau, which gives a mineral edge to the landscape. After a long walk, we arrive at our camp next to oued naam, with its famous well. We can have a wash but must be conscious of this fragile resource. About a 5-hour walk.

Day 6: oued naam – mhamid – marrakech
We depart very early because we have a long trip back to marrakech. We trek across a plateau of small dunes and then a forest of tamaris. Around noon, we arrive in the village of mhamid, the last village before the vast sahara. We say goodbye to our team of camel drivers and drive back to  marrakech, passing through zagora and ouarzazate, we overnight in marrakech before full departure the following day. About 4 hours walk.

Day 7: return flight
Transfer to the marrakech airport for your return flight according to schedule.
End of your trip: sahara trekking in chegaga for 7 days 5 nights
Camel trekking tour details:
 

•    Name of the trip: trekking in the sahara – erg chegaga
•    Level:  from easy to average
•    Duration: 7 days
•    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
•    Guiding: cfamm certified mountain guides
What to bring for the morocco sahara 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
•    Headlamp
•    Lighter
•    Good walking shoes
Not to forget on your sahara camel trekking:
Remember it’s a harsh environment where there is less water and other facilities than you use to during your usual life. Therefore protecting your documents well before leaving
We all love to take pictures, but pay double attention to your camera, sand is everywhereduring the sahara desert holidays.
The challenge of the camel morocco trek is to stay away from your daily comfort, water is a precious element here, try to use it properly

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