Sahara

Sahara Camel Trekking Kingdom of sand and wind, the desert is a fabulous meeting place. An unforgettable experience, its power and infinite beauty take us somewhere deep within us ,opening us to all our surroundings, whether we are just passing through or staying. In the Sahara in southeastern Morocco, there is a village called el M'Hamid Ghizlane, which is 470km far from Marrakech. The paved road ends here! Like the time! It is here that our caravan starts. We borrow the bed of the Oued Draa and walk along the palm before entering the desert. Our secret hope to reach this distant line where sky and earth merge ... The stones of the hamada cry under our feet. The sun loves us a little more from hour to hour. We stop under a tamarisk tree planted in the middle of nowhere! Just the time to understand that one orange becomes the most precious on earth. The key is slowly replacing the superfluous, so that when we reach the sea of sand, we are ready, finally, to hear the silence ... As an echo of the starlight. Bread, sand and hot tea, we give the second breath needed to offer our bodies to dance before sleep, friend, convince us to follow up tomorrow ... SAMPLE CAMEL TREK TOURS from 1 night or 3 – to 6 days starting from Mhamid :   What you need to know for your Sahara Camel treks: Here is a checklist of things you need to know and things you will need to bring or buy for the trek:   The Treks • The Sahara camel treks run from October to April. • Please allow 1 day for travel to reach the desert from the start point and 1 day to return. • All our camel tours are full board and based on bivouac tents for two people. Tents and bedding with plenty of blankets are provided. • Daily trekking time is approximately five or six hours with plenty of rest stops and a long break for lunch in the shade.   What to Wear A long cotton scarf to wrap around your head is recommended if it is windy and the sand is blowing. You can buy a traditional Moroccan scarf for about 50-100 dirhams (depending on size) They do a great job keeping sand out of your hair, nose and eyes. It is more comfortable to wear longer pants when riding on camels. Between November and April, the desert can be very cold at night, so bring warm clothing for this time of year: sweater and jacket, hat and gloves; and in December, January and February particularly, you'll also need warm socks, long pants and a warm coat.   What to bring Make sure your bag is lightweight, tough and resistant; your main bag will be carried by camel. You will also need a smaller backpack for your daily trekking needs: Lightweight breathable T-shirts and shirts with long sleeves (to avoid sunburn). Lightweight pants

Day 1 : Marrakech – Zagora : On the Way to the Desert , Leaving Marrakech in the morning, we cross the tizi n’Tichka and drive through more spectacular scenery with views of mountain valleys and plains, and villages, with their Berber houses of their typical earth construction, tucked organically into the mountainside. and we will travel south up through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’ Tichka Pass (2260 m), which was built by the Foreign Legion and is the highest pass in Morocco. Our winding road takes us through Berber villages and beautiful countryside with breathtaking views offered by the High Atlas Mountains. On the way, we will visit several Kasbahs, Then we continue on through the lush Draa valley to Zagora, where we will have dinner and spend the night at a hotel. Today’s driving time is approximately 5h30 hours in total. Distance 140 km DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Marrakech THEME Sahara & Kasabh Destinations Chegaga Desert Physical rating 2/5 STYLE Original AGES Min 4 GROUP SIZE Min 1 - Max 16 TRIP CODE 1A2A INCLUSION Meals 3 Breakfast 0 Lunches 3 Dinners Transport Travelling in an air- conditioned vehicle with an English speaking experienced guide/driver.

Sahara Camel Trekking Kingdom of sand and wind, the desert is a fabulous meeting place. An unforgettable experience, its power and infinite beauty take us somewhere deep within us ,opening us to all our surroundings, whether we are just passing through or staying. In the Sahara in southeastern Morocco, there is a village called el M'Hamid Ghizlane, which is 470km far from Marrakech. The paved road ends here! Like the time! It is here that our caravan starts. We borrow the bed of the Oued Draa and walk along the palm before entering the desert. Our secret hope to reach this distant line where sky and earth merge ... The stones of the hamada cry under our feet. The sun loves us a little more from hour to hour. We stop under a tamarisk tree planted in the middle of nowhere! Just the time to understand that one orange becomes the most precious on earth. The key is slowly replacing the superfluous, so that when we reach the sea of sand, we are ready, finally, to hear the silence ... As an echo of the starlight. Bread, sand and hot tea, we give the second breath needed to offer our bodies to dance before sleep, friend, convince us to follow up tomorrow ... SAMPLE CAMEL TREK TOURS from 1 night or 3 – to 6 days starting from Mhamid :   What you need to know for your Sahara Camel treks: Here is a checklist of things you need to know and things you will need to bring or buy for the trek:   The Treks • The Sahara camel treks run from October to April. • Please allow 1 day for travel to reach the desert from the start point and 1 day to return. • All our camel tours are full board and based on bivouac tents for two people. Tents and bedding with plenty of blankets are provided. • Daily trekking time is approximately five or six hours with plenty of rest stops and a long break for lunch in the shade.   What to Wear A long cotton scarf to wrap around your head is recommended if it is windy and the sand is blowing. You can buy a traditional Moroccan scarf for about 50-100 dirhams (depending on size) They do a great job keeping sand out of your hair, nose and eyes. It is more comfortable to wear longer pants when riding on camels. Between November and April, the desert can be very cold at night, so bring warm clothing for this time of year: sweater and jacket, hat and gloves; and in December, January and February particularly, you'll also need warm socks, long pants and a warm coat.   What to bring Make sure your bag is lightweight, tough and resistant; your main bag will be carried by camel. You will also need a smaller backpack for your daily trekking needs: Lightweight breathable T-shirts and shirts with long sleeves (to avoid sunburn). Lightweight pants

Day 1: Marrakech Airport Arib will meet you at the airport in Marrakech , and welcome you to Morocco. Transfer to your nice Riad in the Medina and rest or small tour around , night and dinner in the Riad . Day 2:Marrakech to Skoura Palm grove. 215 km around 4 hours driving . We pick you up at your Riad at 9:00am and travel towards the High Atlas Mountains. Cross the mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco Tizi n Tichka (2270m) which offers a spectacular scenery of mountains, valleys and Berber villages We then visit the extraordinary sight of the Atlas Mountains Kasbah Telouet; the crumbling Kasbah belonged to the powerful Glaoui tribe remembered as the "vulture" sultan and his son who lived there until the 1950's. Then we Continue through the Road of the Caravans via the Ounila Valley which offers unparalleled views of green valleys, river and remarkable colored slopes and hillsides. On your tour we also visit the amazing UNESCO protected 16th century sight of Kasbah Ait BenHaddou; take a walk , where you can stroll the winding streets of the Kasbah to the upper level for awe inspiring views. After the visit to the Kasbah we continue to Ouarzazate where you can stop, for visit the kasabh of Taourirt or take photos . Finally you will be taken to the palm grove of Skoura, about 20 kilometers from Ouarzazate, to a charming guest house with pool where you will dine in bio-aromatic gardens. DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Marrakech, Morocco THEME Beaches & Sahara Destinations Chegaga Desert Physical rating 2/5 STYLE Original AGES Min 4 GROUP SIZE Min 1 - Max 16 TRIP CODE 1A6A INCLUSION Meals 11 Breakfast 0 Lunches 11 Dinners ACCOMODATION Hotel/Riad (1 night) Camp (1 night) TransportTravelling in an air- conditioned vehicle with an English speaking experienced guide/driver.