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Set off on an extraordinary 4-day hike through the captivating Drâa Valley, from East to West, to meet the captivating nomads of the desert. This expedition promises a diverse palette of landscapes, from rolling dunes to rocky hamadas, winding riverbeds and vast rocky plains.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Marrakech
The first day of the excursion consists of a morning departure from Marrakech, Agadir or Ouarzazate, with transport by private vehicle, to reach the village of Mhamid, located at the edge of the desert. A break is possible in a village in the Atlas, with a visit to Ait Ben Haddou which is near Ouarzazate. Ait Ben Haddou is a Ksar classified as a UNESCO heritage site. In the evening, it is planned to spend the night either with locals in the village, or in a comfortable fixed bivouac, in the heart of the palm grove.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
2M'Hamid
The departure for this five-day stay in the desert is from M’hamid, a town located at the gates of the Sahara. In the company of the Desert Morocco Trek team and the camel caravan, we follow the course of the Drâa wadi through the magnificent palm grove of M’hamid. After a few hours of walking, we set up our bivouac between the dunes, near the sanctuary of Sidi Naji, where according to oral tradition, this Marabout lived 18 generations ago. This place is steeped in local history and customs.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
3M'Hamid
At daybreak, we load the camels before setting off to explore Erg Zmila along the hamada. This place marks the extreme east of the Drâa valley. The walk is based on the gray areas that we encounter on our way. We spend the night on the dunes of Zmila, with a real feeling of being “at the end of the world”.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
4M'Hamid
We head southwest towards Erg Ezahar, commonly called the “howling dunes” for their light song caused by the wind. These magnificent sand dunes offer a breathtaking view of the entire Drâa Valley. This is one of our favorite places! Little visited, it is the Sahara as we imagine it: lunar and hilly. We set up camp at the foot of the dunes, where everyone is free to sleep under the stars or in their tent.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
5M'Hamid
It is often on the fourth morning in the desert that the magic happens. We pack up the bivouac and head towards Erg Smar, crossing Wadi Drâa. This stage allows us to experience a typical day in the desert, following the rhythm of the camels and leaving room for possible unexpected and surprising encounters.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Marrakech
Departure will be early in the morning from Erg Smar in 4X4 to reach the fixed bivouac, then we return to Ouarzazate, Agadir or Marrakech at the end of the evening.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Marrakesh
Hike to Sidi Naji
Exploring the Zmaila region
Hike to Erg Zahar
Erg Zaher Trip to the Ruins of Erg Samar
Return to Marrakech or next destination
Additional info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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