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Desert Camel Trek

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Desert Camel Trek 15 days
Grade A/B (5-7 hours walking per day)  Fully camel / vehicle supported.
Optimal Period: October - April
This exceptional tour on the borders of the Moroccan Sahara is intended for desert lovers and for all those who would like to break with their daily routines. It's a complete immersion in the simple and relaxed ways of the nomads whom you will be living alongside. You will be lead by our mountain guides and camel guides who will help you discover the most beautiful sites of this region, living to the rhythm of ancient camel caravans.


Day 1 : Transfer from airport and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2 : We drive to Tazarine oasis. Visit oasis with its beautiful Kasbahs. Night under canvas.
Day 3 : After being introduced to the camel guides and loading the camels, we leave Tazarine oasis and walk on a reg beside Jbel Serdrar. Bivouac at Iferd oasis.
Day 4 : We continue to go along Jbel Serdrar and head for Taghbalt oasis. Bivouac at Oum el Ghizlane village.
Day 5 : We head towards Oumjarn oasis. Bivouac in the oasis.
Day 6 : We walk in a landscape made of small dunes to arrive at Laatchana well. Bivouac.
Day 7 : We acontinue in a landscape of dunes, where tamarisks grow. In Spring, if it rained, the area abounds in plants and flowers. We visit a nomads camp. In the distance we can see the pinky dunes of Bouckba. As we get closer to Tafraout oasis the landscape becomes greener. Bivouac in Tafraout.
Day 8 : After visiting the oasis of Tafraout, we go along wadi Tafraout withits ever changing colours and scenes. On the left we see Jbel Mrakch. After we cross wadi Gueris we enter a landscapes of dunes and tamarisk. Bivouac by Noubahalou well.
Day 9 :We climb to Tizi Ntirjart pass. Then we head for Aferdou N'Ssoualhin. Bivouac on the plateau where sometimes nomads camp. We watch the sunset from the summit of a mountain standing in the middle of the plateau.
Day 10 : We climb to Tizi N'Rasas pass. Magnificent view of the plateau and of the mountains covered with pinky sand. While descending, a nice view of wadi Ziz. Bivouac close to N'Elatrous well.
Day 11 : We return to wadi Tafilalet and we cross it. We arrive at the famous dunes of Merzouga. Afternoon: stroll amongst the beautifully shaped dunes. Gorgeous sunset. Bivouac at the foot of dunes.
Day 12 : We cross Erg Chebbi dunes. Lunch amidst dunes. Bivouac close to Yasmina auberge.
Day 13 : Return by minibus early in the morning, past Rissani, Arfoud and Dades valley. Night at hotel in Marrakech.
Day 14 : Free day in Marrakech.
Day 15 : Transfer to airport.

Preparation:
Physical condition This trek requires good physical condition (regular practice of sports one to two months before you join).
Climate In the desert days are hot but the wind may considerably cool the atmosphere. Nights are cold.
Luggage During the hike, your luggage is carried by camels. However, you should take your personal belongings which you may need during the walks (waterbottle, camera, sun cream, etc..)

In general included in our prices: All transportation, three star hotel bed and breakfast accommodation in Marrakech, all food on trek, guides, permits, cooks, camels, all camp equipment

Not included: Bar drinks, tips, meals in Marrakech except for breakfast, insurance.

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