Trek in the heart of the dunes
Experience a hiking trek like the nomads, amidst the sand dunes
Difficulty level
Regular walkers
Level 2
Length of stay
5 days 4 nights
Departure point
Marrakech, Ouarzazate or Agadir
DETAILED ITINERARY
Departing from Marrakech or Agadir, you'll head directly to the dunes of Iriki National Park, some of the wildest parts of the Moroccan desert. Explore the various dune areas, gaze at the sea of sand stretching out before you, and enjoy the absolute silence for a truly rejuvenating stay.
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Day
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Day
3
Departure from Marrakech, Ouarzazate or Agadir to the desert
Travel time: 5 to 6 hours on road and 2 hours on track
Departure at 8 a.m. from Marrakech or Agadir (Ouarzazate at 2 p.m.) with our private drivers, towards Foum Zguid where our 4x4s await you and will take you to the dunes where the camp will be set up for the first night.
First day of trekking
Temps de marche : 3 à 4h
After an open-air breakfast, the camp is dismantled and loaded onto the camels. The trek begins in the dunes, following the camel caravan as it winds through the dunes.
After 3 to 4 hours of walking and a few breaks, the team of nomads defines the ideal place to stop and set up the temporary camp.
Afternoon free time to relax, read, walk in the surroundings.
Night in tents or under the stars.
THE ADVANTAGES OF THIS STAY:
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a wild and preserved nature, far from the sites frequented by tourists
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a mix between nature and culture
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a team of experienced nomads
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you only carry your backpack
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small mixed groups of 4 to 15 people
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a confirmed departure from as early as 4 registered
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the bivouac material is provided by our agency
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our nearby guest house in case of need
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
a sleeping bag suitable for the temperatures of the period (more information on the weather here )
lightweight walking shoes or sneakers with sand-proof gaiters
a backpack with a water bottle
a 10kg travel bag
Here you will find the list of what is recommended to take: Preparing your suitcase for a stay in the desert
Second day of trekking
Walking time: 3 to 4 hours
The walk begins in the cool of the morning toward a new dune area. The landscapes and vegetation evolve as well. The walk follows the group's pace.
Once camp is set up for the night, enjoy these landscapes and share daily life with the nomads.
Day
4
Third day of trekking and nomad village
Walking time: 2 to 3 hours
In the morning, you begin your trek out of the dunes. You'll head to our nomadic village, crossing part of the dried-up Lake Iriki over dry, cracked ground. You'll walk to our guesthouse and be welcomed for lunch. You'll enjoy a nice shower.
In the late afternoon, we will take you to visit our village and its oasis to see how the desert people live here and their way of cultivating the land and their water management.
The evening will be marked by a time spent with music around the campfire, an end-of-stay ritual.
Day
5
Return to Marrakech, Ouarzazate or Agadir
Travel time: 2 hours on track and 5 to 6 hours on the road
Departure in a 4x4 to leave the desert and reach Foum Zguid.
There you will meet your drivers who will take you to Agadir, Ouarzazate or Marrakech, crossing very varied landscapes.
The program is subject to adjustment depending on weather conditions.
Each participant must be in good health and not have any specific health conditions.
PRICE:
From Marrakech or Agadir:
510€ per person
From Ouarzazate:
480€ per person
Included:
round-trip transport from Marrakech, Agadir or Ouarzazate
full board in the desert
nights in the desert
the team
Not included:
lunches on the way there and back
travel insurance
plane tickets
personal expenses
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