Erg Chigaga camel trek - Wild Desert Traverse Oum Aachar -Mhamid
Camel trekking is not only a fun activity for tourists, but is a part of the tradition of the country as nomads have used camels as a form of transport for centuries. Following in their footsteps is an unforgettable experience, and visitors will have a few options to choose from. The most popular camel trekking adventure is an excursion into the Sahara Desert. Traveling by camel on the ridge of a dune in the late afternoon with nothing around you but sand, tranquility and open blue sky, must be experienced and cannot be explained. Finding the ideal camping area for the evening, and sitting on the dunes watching a breathtaking sunset is one of the most picturesque experiences and one that visitors will never forget. Clear skies filled with bright stars and the silence of the desert surrounding you is what travelers can anticipate on a camel trekking experience. There are different day treks that visitors can go on, ranging from one day adventures to eight days, the journey depends completely on the visitors preferences.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive at Marrakech or Ouarzazate airport then transfer and overnight in a local Hotel.
Day 2:
Marrakech - Col Tichka (2260 m) - Ouarzazate - Agdz - Draa Valley - Zagora - Faija – Camp After breakfast, travel down towards Ouarzazate (gateway to the desert) via Tizi n’Tichka pass 2260m. Visit to the famous Glaoui Kasbah of Telouet, then continue on to Agdz and Zagora. Finally arrive at Faija, where the camp is set up ready. Distance: 400 kms (with breaks).
Day 3:
Plateau Faija - djbel Bani - Col Oum Laachar - Oued Lemhasser - Oasis – Camp. After breakfast, start walking on the desert plateau and pass farms at the foot of djebel Bani. Ascend the famous pass Oum Laachar that will take you to Oued Lemhasser. 5-6 hours walking / 17 kms.
Day 4:
Oued Lemhasser - Chegaga Dunes - Camp in the base of the dunes We leave Oued Lemhasser and walk towards the beautiful dunes of Chegaga, spend the night between the dunes. 5-6 hours walking / 20 kms.
Day 5:
Chegaga Dunes - Bougarn Dunes - Camp Walking in the heart of the desert, we leave the Chegaga Dunes heading to the stunning dunes Bougern. Spend the night at the camp. 5 hours walking/ 16 kms.
Day 6:
Bougarn Dunes - Oued Naam – Camp After breakfast, leavie the Bougarn Dunes and cross the Oued Naam, where the camp will be set up. 5 - 6 Hours walking / 16 kms.
Day 7:
Oued Naam - Mhamid Dunes - Zagora - Marrakech – Hotel Our last day in this beautiful landscape, returning to Zagora via the Mhamid Dunes, and finally transferring back to Marrakech. 3 hours walking / 8 hours drive back to Marrakech (with breaks).
Day 8:
Transfer to airport.
Arrive at Marrakech or Ouarzazate airport then transfer and overnight in a local Hotel.
Day 2:
Marrakech - Col Tichka (2260 m) - Ouarzazate - Agdz - Draa Valley - Zagora - Faija – Camp After breakfast, travel down towards Ouarzazate (gateway to the desert) via Tizi n’Tichka pass 2260m. Visit to the famous Glaoui Kasbah of Telouet, then continue on to Agdz and Zagora. Finally arrive at Faija, where the camp is set up ready. Distance: 400 kms (with breaks).
Day 3:
Plateau Faija - djbel Bani - Col Oum Laachar - Oued Lemhasser - Oasis – Camp. After breakfast, start walking on the desert plateau and pass farms at the foot of djebel Bani. Ascend the famous pass Oum Laachar that will take you to Oued Lemhasser. 5-6 hours walking / 17 kms.
Day 4:
Oued Lemhasser - Chegaga Dunes - Camp in the base of the dunes We leave Oued Lemhasser and walk towards the beautiful dunes of Chegaga, spend the night between the dunes. 5-6 hours walking / 20 kms.
Day 5:
Chegaga Dunes - Bougarn Dunes - Camp Walking in the heart of the desert, we leave the Chegaga Dunes heading to the stunning dunes Bougern. Spend the night at the camp. 5 hours walking/ 16 kms.
Day 6:
Bougarn Dunes - Oued Naam – Camp After breakfast, leavie the Bougarn Dunes and cross the Oued Naam, where the camp will be set up. 5 - 6 Hours walking / 16 kms.
Day 7:
Oued Naam - Mhamid Dunes - Zagora - Marrakech – Hotel Our last day in this beautiful landscape, returning to Zagora via the Mhamid Dunes, and finally transferring back to Marrakech. 3 hours walking / 8 hours drive back to Marrakech (with breaks).
Day 8:
Transfer to airport.
Trek & Tour informations.
Trek & Tour Prices
- Group 1 person : 1100€
- Group 2 - 3 people : 720€/person
- Group 4 - 7 people : 610€/person
- Group 8 - 12 people : 530€/person
pRICES INCLUDE & pRICES DOES NOT Included in the Prices
Include :
Does not include :
- All transport
- Guide, Cook .
- 2 nights in a riad in Marrakech (B&B)
- camping Materiel
- All meals during the trek
- Camel for luggage during the trek
Does not include :
- Travel insurance.
- Soft/alcoholic drinks
- Tips and personal expanses
- Lunches & dinners in Marrakech.
- Entrance fee (Monuments visits)
Availability & dates
This trek runs all year-round and can depart at any date of your preference.
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join if you wish , please get in Touch!!
This trek is available to be booked independently (including transfers from Marrakech) or we can put together a full itinerary and quote to combine your trek with any of Marrakech, Essaouira, The Atlantic Coast and Sahara Desert
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join if you wish , please get in Touch!!
This trek is available to be booked independently (including transfers from Marrakech) or we can put together a full itinerary and quote to combine your trek with any of Marrakech, Essaouira, The Atlantic Coast and Sahara Desert
Accommodation
2 overnight in a Riad in Marrakech/ourzazate
The rest will be spend in wild camps.
The rest will be spend in wild camps.
Accommodation Pictures.
Wild Camp
Essential Equipment / Kit hire
- Good trainers for valley treks or normal walking boots.
- Sandals may be good for sand dunes.
- Sleeping bags.
- Day sack
- Duffel bags for the camels
- Personnel First aid Kit
- Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
- Lightweight daypack
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Torch and batteries
- Towel & all personal toiletries
Start Point ? Finish Point?
- You will be picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech city, many riads does not have access by car so the driver will park nearby and come to get you.
- You will be droped off at the nearest point to your riad/hotel , our driver can call your riad to meet you if needed.
How do you book & pay?
Find the trek you are interested in then contact us via E-mail to discuss your trek and check availability. Once the details of your trek (duration, route and number of people) have been agreed, we will make a provisional booking, giving the dates and cost.
To confirm your booking we ask you to pay a 20% deposit. This can be in Euros, pounds sterling or US dollars online via bank account. The balance is paid in Morocco by cash – again in Euros, sterling or dollars – at the beginning of the trek.
NB: if you can't carry cash, you can always pay again the balance online by bank few days before departure.
To confirm your booking we ask you to pay a 20% deposit. This can be in Euros, pounds sterling or US dollars online via bank account. The balance is paid in Morocco by cash – again in Euros, sterling or dollars – at the beginning of the trek.
NB: if you can't carry cash, you can always pay again the balance online by bank few days before departure.
What is appropriate to wear in Morocco’s smaller villages and in the Sahara Desert?
Morocco is a conservative and religious country, which means you always need to be mindful of your clothing choices. This is especially true in the country’s more rural areas, which include the Sahara Desert and its surrounding villages. As a general rule of thumb, you should always attempt to cover body parts considered “private”. For women, this means covering the arms (or at least the shoulders) and the knees up. For men, it requires covering up the shoulders and above the knee.
food on the tOUR
The food is fresh and healthy. Example meals:
Absolutely. Just let us know about your catering preferences when you confirm your booking to ensure any dietary requirements are met.
Please remind as well your guide and cook on first day of the trek.
- Breakfast: Jam, bread, cookies, fruit, juice, butter, coffee, milk.
- Lunch: salad, tomatoes, carrots, lentils, beans, rice or pasta, fish (sardines, tuna), seasonal fruit.
- Dinner: Soup, classic Morooccan tajine, couscous, olives, nuts, fruit
Absolutely. Just let us know about your catering preferences when you confirm your booking to ensure any dietary requirements are met.
Please remind as well your guide and cook on first day of the trek.
What's about the luggage during the tOUR ?
Personal baggage will be all the time with you on the car during the whole tour. During the overnight camel trek, you can pack what you will need and leave the rest on the car.
Extend your stay in Morocco’s Sahara Desert, Atlantic Coast or cities
All of our Mountain treks ca be combined with some other tours either to the sahara desert, Imperial cities or to the Atlantic coast, below are some options :
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Every little thing was taken care of. My partner and I are very impressed with the amazing guides who got the balance between explanation and privacy right and their kind hearts. We will never forget this trip. I sincerely booking via this company. I was a bit worried paying the deposit via PayPal because I thought: what if it’s not as good as every review on trip advisor says it is? But honestly, don’t doubt. Most amazing company and guides.
Experience of a lifetime. Hiking and tour of southern Morocco
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Aztat Treks made our trekking a great experience! Two friends from the Netherlands, accompanied by a friendly guide and skillful chef (and not to forget a strong mule) discovered the beauty of the Atlas Mountains during a 7 day-trekking. Overall we are happy with the arrangements by Aztat Treks.The company is flexible, reliable, customer-oriented and everything else that is needed to make your stay in Morocco a big success!
Perfect 2 Day Tour of the High Atlas
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