Desert Trekking

Description

Day 1: M’Hamid el Ghizlane

Arrive in the afternoon in M’Hamid el Ghizlane by your own transportation.  If needed, you may leave your car at the agency in M’Hamid. Trek by foot through the last oasis of the Draa Valley and the first dunes of the Sahara. Arrive at the desert camp near the village of M’Hamid in time for sunset over the high dunes. Traditional nomad dinner and night under the stars or in nomad tents.

Day 2: M’Hamid el Ghizlane – Erg Sidi Bousnina

After watching sunrise over the dunes and a traditional nomad breakfast, trek (either on foot or by camel) to the ruins of Sidi Bousnina via Reg el Arada. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your hike and a traditional nomad dinner. Spend the night under the stars or in our mobile nomad tents near the ruins of Sidi Bousnina.

Day 3: Erg Sidi Bousnina – Erg Ait Ounir

After a traditional nomad breakfast, trek (either on foot or by camel) to the dunes of Erg Elboua. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the dunes and continue to Erg Ait Ounir. Enjoy a traditional nomad dinner with nomad bread baked in the sand and spend the night under the stars or in our mobile nomad tents.

Day 4: Erg Ait Ounir – M’Hamid el Ghizlane

After sunrise over the dunes and a traditional nomad breakfast, trek (either on foot or by camel) back to M’Hamid through Rass Nkhill. Return to M’Hamid and your vehicle.