The Berber caravan

Morocco, discover this 8-day trip

Montagne Nature Culture Gastronomie Historique

Trip Description

In the heart of the Berber country, the oued Draa is a succession of oases and palm groves, along the Draa valley, between the Anti-Atlas mountain range and the Hamada of the Draa, and of sand. From Ouarzazate to the oasis of M'Hamid, our journey will be a cultural and traditional discovery of a hidden area between the earth and the sky, between dream and reality. It is a rich and varied culture that presents the Moroccan southeast whose simplicity and hospitality make us discover their local customs and culinary traditions.

Accomodation

No accomodation information available

Stay program

day 1:
Arrival
Arrival in Ouarzazate and transfer to your hotel.
day 2:
Ouarzazate ----- Mhamid ----- Ras-Nkhal
Early morning departure to join M'Hamid, the gateway to the Moroccan desert by crossing the Moroccan Anti-Atlas via the Tifntite pass at 1700 m alt. Going back down the Draa valley and the thousand kasbahs, to join the last oasis before the desert, passing through Tamgroute, a pottery manufacturing village, possibility of a visit. Then, departure to join Mhamid. Lunch at the inhabitant's and in the afternoon, join the starting point for our hike and meet our team of camel drivers. Musical evening around the fire, night in the bivouac under the tent or under the stars.
day 3:
Rass Nkhal ---Erg Douib ---- SIDI NAJI (4h-6h walking)
After sunrise, breakfast and departure to Erg Sidi Naji, lunch in the shade of Tamaris. Then, a short walk to reach the bivouac area for a night under the stars or in a tent. Evening around the fire with nomadic music.
day 4:
SIDI NAJI --- Bousnaina ----- ERG ZAHAR (The Howling Dunes) (4h walk)
After breakfast, departure for the crossing of the small dry lake of Bousnina before arriving at the Erg ZAHAR, large dune dominating the most beautiful part of the Moroccan desert.
day 5:
ERG ZAHAR (The Howling Dunes) ------Erg Lhdaibat (4h-6h walking)
After breakfast in Erg Zahar, we leave this magical desert to reach Erg Lhdaibat. We cross the Draa valley and the small tamarisk forest to reach Nabkt sid tib where we will have lunch under the tamarisk. Then, departure after lunch to join Erg Lhdaibat, night around the fire to the rhythm of nomadic songs.
day 6:
Erg Lhdaibat---- Erg Khnata (4h-6h walking)
After breakfast, departure to join Erg Khnata quietly through the small tamarisk forest to reach the bivouac point near M'Hamid. Evening around the fire and this is your last evening with the camel team.
day 7:
Erg Khnata---- Mhamid ----Zagora ---Ouarzazate
We leave M'Hamid and the Moroccan desert to reach Ouarzazate. Lunch in Zagora then departure for Ouarzazate. Night at the hotel.
day 8:
Departure
Transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.