MARRAKECH –ATLAS MOUNTAINS – KASBAH AIT BEN HADOU – M’HAMID

Marrakech - Departure early morning from your riad/hotel in Marrakech and travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tichka Pass (2260 m) the highest road pass in Morocco offering spectacular panoramic views of the mountains and valleys with a snaky road, beautiful landscapes with different colors and the Berber villages along the way. Visit several kasbahs along the way, including Tamnougalte and Ait Benhaddou. A 16th century UNESCO site, Ait Benhaddou is one of the best-preserved and most spectacular kasbahs in Morocco. A famous site for Hollywood films, The trip continues through the palm-lined Draa river valley. Arrival in Zagora the capital of dates. Afterward, continuation towards the gateSahara desert, Mhamid with Khalil. Dinner and night in camp In Nomadic standard camp.

FIRST DAY TREK –M’HAMID – RAS NEKHAL–SIDI NAJI

M’Hamid - The first days of trekking start from Mhamid. We cross the beautiful palm M’hamid following the Oued Drâa river. The desert plains of the Saraha Desert are open to us. Tea and lunch are at the shade of palm golver after a little rest. continue of the trek to settle the camp at the footing of the Sidi Naji a place full of history and custom to discover. spend the night between dunes and admire the sunset.

SIDI NAJI–HNANICH

M’Hamid - To the rhythm of the sun, the bivouac retreats. Departure towards “HNANISH”, through the rocky plateaus. Lunch near a Tamarisk. At the end of the afternoon, we set up the bivouac at “la Hananesh”. Night in the Sahara desert in a tent, or under the stars

LAST DAY TREK

M’Hamid - Itinerary ContentTrek and lunch in the desert. Return to M’hamid at the end of the afternoon via the sacred oasis. Night at the inhabitant in the village (or fixed bivouac).

MHAMID-MARRAKECH

Marrakech - Early morning departure from your guest-house, to re-trace the journey north to Marrakech (as per Day 1). Expect to arrive at your riad/hotel in Marrakech late afternoon

• 3 Night accommodation
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Gratuities

Embark on a five-day desert trek from Marrakech, Morocco. Experience the vast dunes of southern Morocco accompanied by seasoned nomadic guides and camel handlers. Luggage is managed by a procession of camels while you soak in the vastness of the desert, meet nomads, observe wildlife, and disconnect from the world in the serenity of the Moroccan Sahara. Your days are shaped by the sun’s rhythm; everyone moves at their own pace with the camel drivers. Each day begins with the gathering of camels, which graze on desert vegetation overnight, the collection of firewood, and the preparation of tea and sand-baked bread. Nights are spent under the stars, in tents, sampling the finest Moroccan cuisine prepared by the camel handlers.

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