Sahara Plus

• Trek with camels into the Sahara desert, with an expert nomad guide to lead the way
  

• Spend three nights wild camping, including by the stunning Erg Zahar dune field
  

• Visit the holy site of Sidi Naji and see the remains of ancient civilisations
  

• Refresh yourself by washing at and drinking from a natural desert spring
  

• Breakfast, lunch and a delicious Moroccan dinner lovingly prepared by your own chef
  

• Wash away the desert sand with a visit to a traditional hammam bathhouse to end your trip

Highlights

Three nights

from €315

Prices

Booking for 1-3 people

Adults

Children 4+

€350 per person

€230 per person

Booking for 4+ people

Adults

Children 4+

€315 per person

€205 per person

Add-ons

Return road trip to M'hamid

From Marrakech / Agadir

€380 / €480

Hotel stay in M'hamid before your trek

Single / double / triple

€40 / 60 / 75

Children under 4 go free

per person

in the desert

Day one - to Sidi Naji

After meeting the camels, we head west into the desert through Ras Nkhal, where traces of lost civilisations, including shards of ancient pottery, can be seen. After lunch under a tamarisk tree, we reach the shrine of Sidi Naji, a holy site for nomads, where we pitch our tents for our first night under the stars. Watch and wonder as your chef bakes bread in the sand before your eyes, the way it's been done here since time immemorial.

Day two - to Erg Zahar

As we head deeper into the desert, you'll notice how the trees start to thin out, enhancing the stark beauty of the landscape. After visiting the site of an ancient Bedouin market, once a centre of trade between Bedouins and passing caravans, we lunch under a tree before heading for the towering orange dunes of Erg Zahar, their unique shape carved out by the wind. As you enjoy the stunning views from the top, your guides set up camp and prepare dinner.

Day three - to Bo Ghabra

At sunrise, we head through the dried-up River Draa Valley, observing the forest of dead tamarisk trees and the remains of animals that once lived in these parts. After stopping for lunch at Erg Tannour, we reach the dune field of Erg Bo Ghabra, where we set up camp for the final night. Here, you can enjoy a refreshing wash in the natural waters of a nearby well, where you may encounter camels having a drink.

Day four - return to M'hamid

After breakfast, the 4x4 vehicle will arrive to take you back to M'hamid, stopping en-route at a traditional Moroccan hammam, or bathhouse, where you can scrub away the desert sand, leaving you reinvigorated for your homeward journey.

Full itinerary

Departs from: Hamada du Draa,
M'hamid El Ghizlane

Duration: three nights in the desert

Difficulty level: moderate

Departure time: late morning

Included in this tour

What's included?

Use of the camels and the services of their expert handlers for the first day of the trek

Not included

Air conditioned 4x4 vehicle and driver for the return to M'hamid on your last day

Cosy tent, mattress and bedding for a great night's sleep under the stars

All meals, including a delicious home cooked Moroccan dinner, prepared by your own chef

Visit to a palm oasis, traditional Berber settlement and other places of interest

Visit to traditional Moroccan hammam bathhouse to scrub away the desert sand

Transport to M'hamid. This can be booked as an add-on - see road trips.

Hotel stay in M'hamid the night before your trek. This can be booked as an add-on.

Optional tips for your guides, chef and 4x4 driver

Insurance - please ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance including medical cover

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