Most of our Camel Treks start and finish in M’Hamid, a desert village located at the edge of the Sahara. Guests typically arrange their own transportation to and from M’Hamid; however, if preferred, Ultimate Morocco Tours can organize transfers—please notify us when making your booking.

We provide everything needed for a comfortable and authentic desert experience, including:

• Camels for riding and/or carrying luggage

• Luggage bags

• Kitchen equipment

• Sleeping tents and camping gear

• Freshly prepared meals

Typical meals during the trek include:

• Lunch: Salads or cooked vegetables served with eggs, barbecue, or pasta

• Dinner: Soup followed by traditional Moroccan dishes such as tajines, couscous, and fresh seasonal fruit

🚫 Please note: Due to extreme heat, these tours are not available during July and August.

🚌 Day 1: Journey to the Sahara – Marrakech to the Edge of the Desert

Pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech to start this magical journey. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, Morocco’s highest main road. Pass through Berber villages and lush palm-filled valleys. Continue beyond Ouarzazate, cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains, and follow the Dra’a Valley with its date palm oases and historic kasbahs. Overnight in a camp on the edge of the Sahara.

🐪 Day 2: Entering the Desert – Trekking from M’Hamid to Sidi Naji

Meet your desert guides and camels after breakfast. Get help wrapping your turban for desert protection. Trek along the southern banks of the Dra’a River through M’Hamid’s palm groves. Stop for lunch at Ras Nkha, then trek southwest for about 2.5 hours to the marabout shrine of Sidi Naji. Camp overnight in nearby sand dunes.

🏜️ Day 3: Exploring the Sands – The Remote Dunes of Erg Ezzahar

Travel to the remote sand dunes of Erg Ezzahar before lunch. Trek across mostly flat, dried-lake terrain that transitions into rolling dunes. Camp at the foot of high dunes, enjoy lunch among smaller dunes, and spend the afternoon exploring. Climb to the highest point at sunset for breathtaking views of the vast “erg” (sand sea). Overnight under the stars.

🌾 Day 4: Desert History – Crossing the Dra’a River to Erg Smar

Cross the wide bed of the Dra’a River and trek to the abandoned desert settlement of Erg Smar, once home to up to 35 families. Camp under large tamarisk trees offering rare desert shade. After lunch, explore the settlement, riverbanks, and dunes.

🌵 Day 5: Discovering Bougaran – Dunes and Plateaus

Break camp after breakfast. Trek from Erg Smar, crossing small dunes and an earth plateau where gazelle trails might be seen. After lunch under trees, continue through vegetation and sand to reach the rolling dunes of Bougaran, where you camp for the night.

🏞️ Day 6: Varied Landscapes – Trekking to Erg Bertam

Trek through diverse landscapes: water traces, rocky hamada valleys, and sand dunes. Lunch is served under tamarisk trees, then continue across fertile flatlands occasionally farmed after rains. Camp overnight in the small dunes of Erg Bertam.

🏘️ Day 7: Return to Civilization – From Dunes to M’Hamid

Depart after breakfast towards M’Hamid. Terrain transitions from dunes to palm groves after crossing a river. Lunch stop before arriving at the village. Spend the night in camp or hotel.

🚗 Day 8: Back to Marrakech – Scenic Drive North

Early departure from M’Hamid to Marrakech, retracing Day 1’s route. Stop for lunch, photos, and optional visits to cooperatives for souvenirs. Arrival in Marrakech late afternoon. We recommend booking a riad or hotel for the night—assistance available on request.

✅ What’s Included

✔️ Pick-up and drop-off before and after the trek
✔️ All meals as specified in the trek details
✔️ Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
✔️ Guided tours and activities as outlined in the trek details
✔️ Transportation by 4×4 vehicle or comfortable minibus

❌ What’s Not Included

❌ International and domestic flights
❌ Travel insurance (highly recommended)
❌ Visa fees (if required)
❌ Drinks or beverages unless specified in the trek details
❌ Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers

The trip price is not fixed and varies depending on the season, trip duration, and number of people.
To obtain the exact price, please submit a reservation request, and we will provide you with details upon confirmation of your request.