6 Days Camel Trekking Tour To Erg Ezzahar From Mhamid.
General Overview :
Discover the timeless allure of the desert as you embark on a captivating 6-day camel trekking journey. Immerse yourself in the enchanting landscapes of sand dunes that stretch as far as the eye can see
Information :
- Departure: 10:00 h from M’hamid.
- Arrival: 12:00 h on the 6th day
Inclusions :
- 05 nights at the wild camp
- Camels and guides
- All meals during the Desert Trek.
- A cook.
- Mineral Water and hot drinks.
Exclusions :
- Sleeping bag, Tips, personal expenses
When To Go? :
The period for trekking in the desert runs from first October to End of April.
October still has rather warm day-time temperatures, very pleasant evenings. Night-time lows of around freezing in December / January. But winter light conditions are beautiful, due to the low winter sun. Possibility of a light rain shower in March. The desert is in bloom and camel calves are grazing. Early April sees the arrival of higher temperatures.
EASY LEVEL : trekking time between 3-5 hours per day.
Take With You :
- Equipment: Good walking shoes (not heavy) walking sandals, sleeping bags, sportswear type sweaters and parkas in winter.
- Nomadic turbans are very useful.
- Provide also: flashlight, Swiss army knife, matches, sunglasses, something to read, hygienic wet wipes, small plastic bags to put your toilet waste.
- Do not forget the usual medicines.
What To Wear :
- A long cotton scarf to wrap around your head is recommended if it is windy and the sand is blowing. You can buy a traditional Moroccan scarf. They do a great job keeping sand out of your hair, nose and eyes. It is more comfortable to wear longer pants when riding on camels. Between November and April, the desert can be very cold at night, so bring warm clothing for this time of year: sweater and jacket, hat and gloves; and in December, January and February particularly, you’ll also need warm socks, long pants and a warm coat.
Food :
- Breakfast, picnic lunch, snacks, hot meal in the evening.
Team :
Trekking Procedure :
- The group travels on foot; luggage, camping equipment and supplies for the trek are transported by camel. (it is possible to ride camels during the trek).
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Day 1: M’hamid - Sidi Naji
6 Days Camel Trekking Tour To Erg Ezzahar From Mhamid
Your Morocco camel trek will start in the morning around 9 am. You can either arrive in the morning or stay in our traditional adobe-style Morocco desert camp the night before (free delicious breakfast included). We will greet you with tea, as is our custom, and discuss the camel trek ahead to make sure you have everything you need for our Morocco desert hike. After packing up our camels, we start our Sahara trek towards the wild desert and the big dunes of Erg Zahar. It won't take long to become immersed in the quiet solitude of the Sahara. We will soon take a break from trekking and enjoy our lunch in the shadow of a swaying palm tree at the end of the oasis around M'Hamid. Lunch is followed by a cup of traditional Nomad tea to get energy for the rest of our camel trekking tour for the day. As the sun sets, we will set up a wild Morocco desert camp near Sidi Naji (a sacred shrine of the nomad people). We spend the night with a delicious traditional dinner under the starlit sky.
Today’s Sahara camel trek time: 5-6 hours.
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Day 2: Sidi Naji – Azmaila
6 Days Camel Trekking Tour To Erg Ezzahar From Mhamid
Finding our camel's rhythm in the beauty of Azmaila and an ancient desert castle
Waking up refreshed in the cool morning air, we will start to settle into our routine of tea and a delicious breakfast in the soft light. We continue our Sahara trek in the picturesque landscape of Azmaila, a storied region between the mountains and the foothills of the Erg Zeher dune field. Discover old stories and ruins of castles in the desert along ancient caravan routes. We cross dunes, plateaus of clay, and dry riverbeds. Lunch is provided under tamarisk trees where we relax during the hottest part of the day.
Today’s Sahara camel trek time: 4 hours.
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Day 3: Azmaila - Erg Ezzahar
6 Days Camel Trekking Tour To Erg Ezzahar From Mhamid
Learning about desert wildlife along our Morocco camel trek
Our Sahara trek will continue from Erg Zahar to the ruins of a village in Erg Smar, located at the Draa river. We trek along the Draa River valley and have lunch in the shade of tamarisks. As we trek, settling into the rhythm of our camels again, we may see white desert foxes, elegant desert birds, and little scarab beetles. We will also teach you about the plants of the desert, which ones are important for life in this climate, and which ones are dangerous to eat. After a short time, we reach Nabkate Sidi Tayap where trees grow along an underground river. We sleep in tents or beneath the stars.
Today’s Sahara camel trek time: 4 hours.
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Day 4: Erg Zahar - Nabkate Sidi Tayab
6 Days Camel Trekking Tour To Erg Ezzahar From Mhamid
Learning about desert wildlife along our Morocco camel trek
Our Sahara trek will continue from Erg Zahar to the ruins of a village in Erg Smar, located at the Draa river. We trek along the Draa River valley and have lunch in the shade of tamarisks. As we trek, settling into the rhythm of our camels again, we may see white desert foxes, elegant desert birds, and little scarab beetles. We will also teach you about the plants of the desert, which ones are important for life in this climate, and which ones are dangerous to eat. After a short time, we reach Nabkate Sidi Tayap where trees grow along an underground river. We sleep in tents or beneath the stars.
Today’s Sahara camel trek time: 4 hours.
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Day 5: Nabkate Sidi Tayab - Bertham
6 Days Camel Trekking Tour To Erg Ezzahar From Mhamid
A hidden, ancient fertile valley in the desert
After a refreshing breakfast, we camel trek to L’bour, a once-fertile valley where nomads grew wheat for bread. We have lunch and climb up the beautiful dunes of Erg Bertham. We set up our Morocco desert camp and watch the sparks of our fire flying into the sky. This is our last night together, so we cook dinner. Spend the night In your tent or beneath the gleaming stars.
Today’s Sahara camel trek time: 4 hours.
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Day 6: Bertham - Mezouaria - M'hamid
6 Days Camel Trekking Tour To Erg Ezzahar From Mhamid
The last day of our Morocco Camel Trekking Tour
We have breakfast and start our camel trek towards M'hamid El Ghizlane. Lunch will be near the small dunes around M'hamid before trekking to our basecamp in the afternoon. There, we can enjoy the adobe-style Morocco desert camp, have a shower, and take a rest from all our desert trekking. At this point, we have learned so much about each other, and it can be sad to say goodbye! Although you've only been gone for a few days, your heart and mind will feel peaceful and refreshed from the tranquil desert.
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NOTE : From Dec 20 - Jan 10 + € 40/45$ - High season surcharge.
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