Get into the rhythm of the Sahara, camel trekking across the sublime Erg Chebbi

The 300m high dunes of Erg Chebbi, in the south-east of Morocco are the amazing setting for this trek by camel or on foot. This area of sand dunes is the most impressive in the Moroccan Sahara and marks the gateway to a vast desert of sand and stone stretching through Algeria to the east. This relatively gentle trek through hamada (stone desert), dunes and tiny palm oases provides insight into the timeless way of life of the Ait Atta tribe of nomads, and offers stunning scenery and glorious isolation in equal measure. En route to the village of Merzouga, at the foot of the dunes, we visit the Todra Gorge and our return takes us to the Draa Valley where we enjoy a night in luxurious surroundings in a guest house in the Adgz Kasbah. The it's back to Marrakech, via the UNESCO site of Ait Benhaddou, where a comfortable and stylish riad in the medina awaits for our last night.

On camel-back or or foot, this Moroccan desert epic gives an unforgettable flavour of the Sahara

10 Days
5 days hiking

Trip grades explained


	Day 1 : Arrive Marrakech
	Day 2 : Full day transfer via the Todra Gorge to Tanamouste
	Day 3 - 7: Hike on average 5- 6 hours a day through a varied landscape of mighty sand dunes, stone desert and oases, camping each night in a different location in individuals tents and enjoying the views from a typical camel hair Bedouin tent. Camels are available to those who wish to ride.
	Day 8 : Hike out of the dunes and transfer to the Draa Valley
	Day 9 : Visit Ait Benhaddou and return to Marrakech, overnight riad
	Day 10 : Tour ends, or extend your stay in Marrakech or on the
	Atlantic Coast

10 days / 9 nights
5 days’ easy going hiking
1 night hotel, 1 night auberge, 5 nights' desert camping, 2 nights riad (guest house)
tour leader / local mountain guide

Groups min 4, max 14

A great desert trek through Morocco's most impressive desert landscapes


				Morocco: General Information

Tour Code

Starts Marrakech

Ends Marrakech

Price*

EC109

EC209

EC309

EC409

03-Apr-09

10-Apr-09

06-Nov-09

20-Nov-09

12-Apr-09

19-Apr-09

15-Nov-09

29-Nov-09

£545

*Prices do not include flights.


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