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Merzouga Camel Trekking

The dunes of Erg Chebbi is a strikingly strange natural formation. On the top of the flattest area you could imagine, suddenly a long mountain of sand rises. This mountain is surrounded by flat and desolate nature on all sides.

 

1-Sleeping in a nomad tent, bivouac in the dun...

The dunes of Erg Chebbi is a strikingly strange natural formation. On the top of the flattest area you could imagine, suddenly a long mountain of sand rises. This mountain is surrounded by flat and desolate nature on all sides.

 

1-Sleeping in a nomad tent, bivouac in the dunes

You leave for a few hours for a tour through the dunes during the sunset colors fascinating. You will be welcomed into our tents in an oasis by our staff who live in tents in the middle of the desert. Towards the end of your tour, after dinner you can enjoy activities related to music. The next morning, after breakfast, you return to the hotel.

2. Several days in the dunes. A nomadic experience

We will explore several sites dunes of Erg Chebbi. You will visit different families of nomads in your way and make many stops to enjoy a quiet night and quiet. You have all the time you need to internalize that the Sahara has to pass the stars, animal life, the life of nomads and the “school” of the desert. This method can be performed in a minimum of two days or a maximum of two weeks. Contact us for more information. Tell us what you have in mind.

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$60 Per Day

Marrakech excursions

A Day Tour to Ouarzazate:
Ouarzazate, the gate to the Southern of Morocco a day tour through the Atlas Mountain (Tizin-N-Tichka pass 2260m) and Telouet Kasbah, visit the majestic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah a fortified village listed world heritage by UNESCO when it's nearby Kasbah Ait Benhaddou appeared in the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia....explore the Kasbahs and drive to Ouarzazate, Surrounded by atlas mountains and valleys and known as the gateway of the desert and for its studios frequented by the Hollywood cinema and the backdrop of many films like: Lawrence of Arabia, Star Wars, Asterix, Diamonds of the Nile... visit the Kasbah of Taourirt one of Morocco?s largest Kasbahs built by the Glaoui when he ruled the South in the 1930s. After visiting Kasbah of Tourirt drive back to Marrakech.
A Day Tour to Essaouira:
08:30 and drive through the Arab and Berber villages a discover the western plain of Haouz rich with Olive, Apricot trees, Vines and its green melons (Souihla) then drive via very arid-semi deserted landscapes: The plain of Chichaoua (the plain of sugar cane) before reaching to Chiyadma the land of Argan forest wild trees, that exist nowhere else in the world just in Morocco exactly Around Essaouira and Agadir areas and some in Mexico. Once you arrived to Essaouira a very charming and colorful town located on the Atlantic Coast built on a rocky peninsula, Broom and mimosa were planted to fix and retain the dunes. The Medina or ancient Mogador a Portuguese fortified port city and listed as World Heritage by UNESCO. Essaouira was a pit stop on the hippie trek from Marrakesh. Jimi Hendrix made the pilgrimage, as did Bob Marley and Cat Stevens and the town was the inspiration for Hendrix's song ?Castles Made of Sand?. In Essaouira known for thuya wood workshops, art galleries mouthwatering seafood and thuya wood workshops, art galleries and mouthwatering seafood.... you will enjoy its tranquility, narrow streets and its impressive walls, doors and sharks and a pretty fishing port where, you can enjoy grilled fish and shellfish in restaurants open near the port also, you can visit The Museum Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah and the "Skala de la Kasbah" an old battery of 200 meters long where Portuguese guns are aligned then, drive back to Marrakech.
A Day Tour to Cascades d'Ouzoud: Ouzoud Waterfalls
Drive to the Cascades Ouzoud one of the most beautiful waterfalls of the Middle Atlas Mountains and the highest one about 110 meters to experience one of the most spectacular site in Morocco. Located in a plush valley with number of Berber villages Trek along the cascade d'Ouzoud or stay close by and enjoy the natural scenery and Take pictures of Morocco Niagara... and where the water on the rocks causes a fog giving birth to a rainbow often permanent and the Atlas monkeys can be seen easily in the forest or close to small restaurants. The waterfalls provide an ideal journey for a day at any time of year. After lunch, have some walk take the last pictures before driving back to Marrakech.
A Day Tour to Ourika Valley:
Driving through the valley that will take you to the foot of the Atlas at approximately 1000m altitude, along the river you will visit many village including Setti Fatma and Oulmes, riversides filled with gardens, land cultivated by palm tree plantations and fruit trees, villages in mud hanging from the sides of the red mountain, summer homes, and restaurants where it is possible to have lunch in quite traditional area overlooking the Ourika River a great weekend resort for people visiting Ourika that is appreciated for its beautiful streams and waterfalls then, visit a Berber house to learn about the mountain lifestyle. A headdress to be protected the sun and good climbing shoes are necessary. In this Valley you can enjoy the traditional donkey ride.
A Day Tour to Oukaimden:
Oukaimden a true paradis of freshness at an altitude of between 2,500m and 3,270m, famous as the highest ski resort in the continent, a great place to enjoy winter sports like ski and mountain trekking and hiking during other seasons.
A Day Tour to The High Atlas Mountains:
The High Atlas Mountains are located only about one hour drive south of Marrakech. we will take you around Berber villages and a typical Berber houses with different color (Red, White, Brown) even in the same place and a visit of a Berber house to discover the Berber traditions of the high atlas mountains also during this trip visit of Ouirgane dam, or Kasbah Tamadot of Sir Richard Branson, Asni village (1000m)....a lunch can be organized for you in one of the nice resorts of the High Atlas Mountains. A hike or mule-trekking around the Berber Village can also be organized.

 

$300 Per Day

Desert trek from Marrakech - camel trip in moroccan desert

Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi-n-Tichka - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Skoura – kelaa Mgouna – Boumalne - Dades Gorges.

Early morning departure for the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah through the Tizi-n-Tichka col (2260m) and the High Atlas Mountains. Arrival in Ait ben Haddou, visit of the Kasbah and lunch on the spot. In the afternoon, way towards Ouarzazate to join Skoura and visit Amredhyle kasbah. Then, going towards the Dades Gorges through Kelaa Mgouna, Boumalne and the Dades Valley. Dinner and night in hotel.

Day 2: Dades Gorges– Boumlane – Tinghir – Toudra Gorges - Tinjdad - Touroug - Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast, return via the Dades Valley until Boumalne in order to continue in direction of Tinghir and the Toudra Gorges, walk in the Gorges and afterwards departure to join Erfoud by Tinjdad Palm grove (lunch on the spot) and the one of Touroug. Break in Erfoud to visit the marble and fossil production workshop and then going by track towards the amazing dunes of Erg Chebbi. 2hrs camel Ride to contemplate the sunset and spend the night in the middle of the dunes. Dinner and night in bivouac under canvas.

 

Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif - Tazarine - Nkoub – Draa Valley - Agdez – Marrakech
Early morning departure to be at the sunrise on the dunes, return by dromedaries to the inn, after breakfast, start to the huge palm grove of Tafilalet through Rissani. Way towards Alnif (lunch on the spot), Tazarine Oasis, N'kob and the Draa Valley. Next, way to Ouarzazate via the small Berber villager named Agdez and the mountains of the Anti-Atlas (1660m high). Arrival in marrakech at 19h00

$350 Per Day

Trekking Atlas Mountains,Excursions,Desert Tours,Toubkal ascent,

One week Toubkal :

Day 1. Marrakech –Imlil –Tizi n,Tamatert 2300 m – Tachdirte 2400m
After breakfast, you will depart and drive into the High Atlas mountains to the town of Imlil. This is just a 90 min journey. Once you have met your trek crew, complete with mules, you will be on your way.
4/5 hrs walk.

Day 2. Tachdirte – Tizi n,likmet 3500 m- Azib Likmet 2400 –foot of Tizi nourai 3000 m.
It is an early start for the long climb up to the Tizi n’lkemt (3550m), passing shepherds with their flocks of sheep and goats.
Lunch is 2450m after which, the trek continues to the camp at the foot of the Tizi t’Ourai (2900m).
6/7hrs walk.

Day 3. Tizi t,ourai – Amsouzarte 1800m – Lac difni 2200m.
A very pretty and longish descent down to  the berber  Villages of Amsouzarte with their traditional architecture.

You will pass the Lac d’Infni, a very green and cold looking mountain lake. Have a dip if you dare! The camp is at the side of the lake. 6 hrs walk.

Day 4. Lac difni – Tizi oanoumsse 3600 m – Toubkal hut 3200 m.
Another early departure to climb up to the Tizi n’Ouannoms(3600m).It’s then a nice descent to the Nelter refuge (3200m) where we camp at 3200m.A shorter day today, with a chance for a rest in the afternoon.
5 hrs walk

Day 5. Toubkal Hut – Toubkal peak 4167 m – imlil 1700m – Tamatert guest house.

A pre-dawn start for the ascent of Toubkal (4167m).The terrain varies and can be steep in places. You will also highly likely cross patches of snow.There are some great views from the infamous triangle that marks the summit.

The descent is by the same route. Once back at the Refuge,you will have lunch then  you can take a little rest before descending further to the village of Tamatert.
9 hrs walk.

Day 6. Imlil –Marrakech
In the morning, it is a descent to the point where the trek begun, meet the transport and head back to Marrakech. The afternoon is free.

Trip inclusions and exclusions :

*Inclusions:

All food on trek, including plates, cups, utensils.
All ground transport required to and from the trek.
Services of an English speaking, qualified Local Guide.
All Accommodation during the Trek .
Portages (Mules and Porters ).
*Exclusions:           

International flights.
Tip and Soft Drinks.
Personal travel insurance.