Morocco Camel Trek (trip)
Morocco Camel Trek
- Marrakesh Menara Airport , Morocco
- Active & Adventure
| from $4,295* per person | 13 Days | February, March, October-December |
| Boutique accommodations | Exertion level: 4 | |
| Operator: Mountain Travel Sobek | 14 people max | |
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Four-day vehicle-supported camel trek in the Sahara along a traditional caravan route—an itinerary exclusive to MTS!
Feel the pulse of Morocco's royal cities, including Marrakesh, Meknès, and Fès—the oldest of the imperial cities, boasting stunning traditional Moroccan architecture and the finest souks in the country
Extensive cultural contact with visits to Berber villages and nomadic herders
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Morocco Camel Trek Africa , Morocco, Africa
Special information
- May accommodate certain types of disabilities. Contact the operator for more information.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive in MarrakeshMeet in Marrakesh, one of Morocco's oldest and most beautiful cities. (You can join us from home or from our pre-trip extension in Essaouira.)
Day 2 : Sightseeing in Marrakesh
Stroll the narrow streets of the medina, the fabulous "old town" of Marrakesh, where you'll discover hidden surprises in every corner and enjoy the circus of entertainments of Marrakesh's famous square, Djemma El Fna, with its snake charmers and fire eaters-a veritable scene out of The Thousand and One Nights!
Day 3 : Scenic Drive to Ouarzazate
Scenic drive across the High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara, visiting old kasbahs, rural souks, and Berber villages en route.
Day 4 : Dadès Valley
Explore villages, date-palm oases, and crumbling kasbahs on day hikes in the Dadès and Drâa Valleys en route to Zagora, a former French colonial outpost.
Day 5 : Zagora
Travel south along the Drâa Valley, stopping briefly to hike through villages and date-palm oases, before arriving in Zagora.
Day 6 : Remlia
Head east into the Sahara, stopping to visit with nomad families who graze herds of camels. Continue to our camp set in the sand dunes and meet the camels and guides.
Day 7 : On trek in the Sahara
On trek in the Sahara, walking and riding camels over sand dunes and rocky escarpments. You'll experience the isolation and silence of the desert, and watch magnificent sunsets and sunrises from comfortable campsites. Optional hike up Erg Chebbi, site of Morocco's largest sand dunes.
Day 8 : Erg Znigui
Continue by camel and foot to meet our 4x4 vehicles around lunchtime for the drive to Erg Znigui, where we can hike among the spectacular dunes or simply relax in camp.
Day 9 : Erg Chebbi
Continue trek to Erg Chebbi, a truly spectacular range of pumpkin-colored dunes—the largest in Morocco—where we'll camp tonight.
Day 10 : End Trek – Erfoud
A day to explore the otherworldly terrain of Erg Chebbi. After lunch we'll proceed to the northern end of the erg and meet up with the vehicles again for the drive to Erfoud.
Day 11 : Fès
Drive through the Ziz Valley to the imperial city of Fès, noted for its extraordinary architecture.
Day 12 : Fès
Sightseeing in Fès, whose huge medina boasts thousands of craftsmen plying their wares. Visit the King’s palace, Fes el-Jedid with its old Jewish quarter, and Fes el-Bali—the oldest section of town with original sections of wall. Enjoy lunch at a palace and a dinner feast with traditional Moroccan entertainment.
Day 13 : Fly Home
Depart Fès or extend your trip with a visit to Meknes and Volubilis on our post-trip extension (call us for details!).
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