Tours & Activities in M'Hamid

This two-day trek is an introduction to nomadic life. You will follow in the footsteps of the many animals that inhabit the door of the Sahara and discover the green face of the desert with the plants that have become acclimatized there.

• The Desert Hike in Morocco is a walk in the big dunes of southern Morocco with a professional nomadic guide and camel drivers. A camel caravan carries the luggage. Fascination of desert immensities, unusual encounter with nomads, study and observation of animal and plant life, relaxation, silence and total forgetfulness of civilization and the modern world in absolute calm in the heart of the great desert of the Moroccan Sahara, at sunrise and unforgettable sunsets. During the hike you live according to the rhythm and the intensity of the sun

You want to walk in the middle of the dunes to feel this appeasement that the desert provides. How understandable! Moreover, you dream of discovering the great mythical dunes of the Sahara and it is not surprising! Then this tour is for you. this circuit allows you to discover the Moroccan desert differently, combining the comfort of 4x4s and the charm and harmony of camels

An Overnight in Mhamid desert Tour in Morocco at the heart of Sahara Erg Chigaga dunes for a short stay for those who wish to travel and opt for an eco-tourism approach; This 4WD tour starts in the afternoon from Mhamid in one of the most beautiful parts of the Sahara. You are transported by the dunes, the nomadic life. Depending on the season, you may meet nomadic families who live a Bedouin life. After your arrival, beautiful sunset at the big dunes, sandbord. At night Berber music around the fire, overnight in the camp, next morning after breakfast drive back to Mhamid.

Enjoy 4 days From Marrakech crossing the Altes Mountains and visite ait bin haddou and spend 3 nights in the desert trekking with nomad 3 learn their way of life and listen to their stories

• The Desert Hike in Morocco is a walk in the big dunes of southern Morocco with a professional nomadic guide and camel drivers. A camel caravan carries the luggage. Fascination of desert immensities, unusual encounter with nomads, study and observation of animal and plant life, relaxation, silence and total forgetfulness of civilization and the modern world in absolute calm in the heart of the great desert of the Moroccan Sahara, at sunrise and unforgettable sunsets. During the hike you live according to the rhythm and the intensity of the sun

Enjoy the beauty of Mhamid desert To erg chegaga crossing different landscapes dunes, hammada, oasis and mountains to the biggest dune in the Morocco 300 miter and 40km span.Ride a camel and spend a night camping out under the crystal clear desert skies, the dramatic desert backdrop covered by a dreamy blanket of stars. Day 1Mhamid - Oasis - Erg Chegaga From M’hamid by 4×4 near 2 pm to Chigaga dunes,track during 2 hours with a break at the sacred oasis. Arrived at the Grand Dune to be present at the sunset from the top of the highest dune (30 minutes by foot) Come back to the bivouac for tea, songs and darbouka, diner and night under the tent. I Day 2Erg Chegaga - Mhamid In the morning, breakfast and come back to M’Hamid by tracks of Latch wadi. Sandboarding Quickly down the big dunes of Chegaga on a board, slide on the hot sand, standing or lying down, it’s a great feeling of freedom, more slowly on a gentle slope is relaxation. dunes chegaga offer all the possibilities.

Our tours are operated by local travel guides. The majority of our staff is from M’hamid El Ghizlane and many of us hail from nomadic families from the Sahara desert. No one knows the desert better than we do as it is our home. We would be honoured to welcome you to our home and help you discover the mystery and magic of the Sahara and all there is to see and experience on the way.

The best 2 days desert tour from Mhamid to Erg chegaga, the highest dunes in Morocco by 4x4, is an adventure that allows you to experience the nomadic life and camel ride. In this private desert tour, you will visit the holy oasis of Foam La'alag, the nomads and spend the night in a desert camp located in the middle of the dunes of Erg Chigaga. Watching The spectacular sunset, Sunrise from the top of the dune and evening under the stars around the campfire is memorable moment. Our local professional guides would be glad to share the desert skills and help you understand the nomadic life.

Merzouga is a small town out on the edge of the Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi. Merzouga is only 20 km away from Algerian border where the paved road ends and the real Sahara Desert sand dunes begin. Merzouga desert is the most common destination in Morocco for Camel treks and desert camps. To experience the Sahara desert dunes it is a must to take a camel trip and stay overnight in a berber tent or in a luxury camp. The camel trip takes approximately 1 hour through amazing red-orange sand dunes at sunset to reach the sahara desert camp where you will be served wonderful and rich dinner, enjoy a musical play with the staff around blazing fire. But note it is at least a ten hours drive from the erg chebbi dunes to Marrakech. The trip is possible in 3 days however we recommend a slow pace over 4 or 5 days.

Leave the hustle and bustle of Marrakech behind and go on a half-day adventure. According to legend, this area was the site of a military camp, where, in the evenings, soldiers ate dates that had been carried from the pre-Saharan oases. The discarded pits fell into holes left by lances that had been thrust in the ground and so the palm groves of Marrakech were planted. Donning your "cheich" (protective turban veil), you and your new camel friend will trek safely through the palm groves past villas, luxury properties and Berber homes. Sit back with a refreshing glass of mint tea at the home of one of the local Berber families before heading back to the city.

Our camel trek in the desert of Morocco, begins in the afternoon and takes you on camel back in the Sahara desert with its landscapes of Hammada, its tamarisks and its immense sand dunes, but also with the nomadic life of its inhabitants. Depending on the season and the movement of the nomads, we may meet Berber nomadic families who exemplify real life in the desert, you will enjoy a picturesque sunset later. Next morning Watch an unforgettable sunrise and enjoy an outdoor breakfast before returning to Mhamid village, where arrival is expected around 10:00 am. Travel To Desert thanks you for visiting and discovering the best Sahara Desert in Morocco with us. If you would like a private transfer from Marrakech or Ouarzazate to Mhamid Desert, please contact us.

The Sahara Desert of Morocco has become a famous destination for family trekking and walking holidays. We offer a variety of family trekking holidays in the Sahara desert, designed to meet the desire of our highly valued customers. The trek itinerary below is an example of a family trek in the Sahara desert.

Following the Draa Valley, wild and uncrowded, this trek will make you discover the mineral world in all its forms, from rocky massifs to ergs and large dunes, passing through the hamadas and the mountains, visible on the borders of Algeria and Morocco

Enjoy camel riding and quad biking Discover traditional Berber villages Enjoy a Moroccan mint teaMeet the locals

Set off on an extraordinary 4-day hike through the captivating Drâa Valley, from East to West, to meet the captivating nomads of the desert. This expedition promises a diverse palette of landscapes, from rolling dunes to rocky hamadas, winding riverbeds and vast rocky plains.

3 days From Marrakech to Mhamid-Erg Chegaga is the best short option to visit the desert and the dunes, Mhamid El Ghizlane is the gate of big desert of Morocco with more than 6 big dunes like erg Chegaga 300 miter apart from the awesome attractions all along the road to M’hamid. 3 days to erg chegaga you can actually see relatively big dunes and appreciate a wonderful sunset and sunrise and enjoy a beautiful atmosphere with the nomads.

You will experience the desert, and discover the different landscapes of it. Camel ride, sunset and sunrise in the heart of the dunes, typical meal, lively evening around the fire, night in traditional tents. The next morning you will have breakfast and enjoy the early morning at your leisure at the bivouac. Return to the village of M'hamid by dromedary.

Great sunset at the top of the dunes and after maybe try surfing the sands. At dusk, it is the nomadic dinner and the night in our comfortable tents at the bivouac dunes. Have breakfast after a surprising sunrise on the dunes. It is also a must during a stay in the desert.

Far away from stress, hectic rush and noise, the rhythm of nature determines the daily routine. Everything you need on the way is carried by the camels. The length of the daily stages is therefore variable - we don't have to arrive at a specific place in the evening. The starting point of our desert tours is M'hamid - an oasis on the edge of the southern Moroccan Sahara. M'hamid is the 'gateway to the desert'; here the road ends and here our tour begins.

Ride a camel at Sunset through the majestic red sand dunes of Erg Lihoudi (2h per way) Spend an unforgettable night under the shining stars at the beat of the desert drums in a luxury desert camp (double tent with private shower/toilet) Enjoy a typical dinner and and evening under the stars Try sandboarding from the top of the dunes Marvel at the sunrise the next morning and enjoy your rich breakfast before riding back by camel to M’Hamid or Ouled Driss

Departure from Marrakech at 8am to the city of Essaouira. It is an easy 2h40 drive (192 km) through some stunning landscapes, along the way you can see dromedaries, sheep and goats grazing in the countryside. The vegetation then changes to ARGAN trees that only grow in the wild and which provide berries for local goats to eat. If you wish, it is possible to stop for ARGAN oil tasting in a small cooperative run by local women, where you can attend the process of oil extraction. We can also stop on the way to see the famous Argan tree where goats clamber up the low branches and feed. Sometimes there are as many as 20 goats sitting up in one tree. It is a fascinating sight and an absolute must when it comes to getting a photo opportunity.

You will return from this journey filled with a persistent inner peace allowing you to change what does not work for you in your daily life to stay in touch with Happiness at every moment of your life. The superb team of nomads who will accompany you, install our bivouac for the night, treat us with delicious meals, show us the bread making in the sand and their different customs.  These people filled with wisdom will also be an invitation to a different perception of life ...

We invite you to join us on this amazing journey to the largest desert in the world- The Marrakech Desert. From Marrakech’s stone desert and its valley to the palm groves, the team brings you first-hand experience of the best places in the area. This thrilling adventure promises the safest yet most fun tour of the best spots of the well-known desert. You will explore the Jbilets Desert which is known for its attractive lighting. Combining the history and fascinating nature of this amazing environment, this tour has been specially planned out to help you get rid of the worries of day to day life.

If you don't have a long Morocco vacation or want to spend only a short part of your Morocco adventure on a desert trip, go for this two-day Zagora desert tour. It is the perfect short adventurous excursion. This 2-day Zagora desert tour from Marrakech takes you over the High Atlas Mountains and the famous Tizi-n-Tichka Pass to the Zagora desert in the south.

Around a camp fire in the erg Chigaga desert camp and under sky fill it with milion of stares to the rhythms of Touareg musicians. Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes.

You don’t have to journey to the Sahara for a Moroccan desert experience—the Agafay Desert is a desert oasis located just outside of Marrakech. On this full-day tour, soak up the scenery as you travel through the High Atlas Mountains, stop to explore the local villages and visit a Berber souk, then mount up for a thrilling camel ride through the rocky desert of Agafay.

Match Morocco's unique culture with its stunning nature in this country-wide tour that explores the charms of its bustling imperial cities—Casablanca, Fes, Chefchaouen, and Marrakech—and its rural landscape. Meander the old town medinas, meet local craftsmen, and barter at bazaars before heading out into the Sahara Desert and up into the High Atlas Mountains to hike through dense forests and deep river canyons. Continue your adventure by summiting the highest mountain pass, visiting historic Berber towns and Roman ruins, riding camels into the sunset, and relaxing in a traditional Hammam.

We are a local nomadic family business, in love with our desert and we have a deep socio-cultural awareness of the region. Originally created to help promote the desert and to ensure a stable income for many families working with us. When you use our services, you generate income for many families.

On this 13-day trip plan, explore all aspects of Morocco–the coastal city of Essaouria, the imperial city of Few, and the Merzouga area of the Sahara Desert. Beginning and ending in Marrakech, stroll the bustling square of Jemma El Fna, then visit Hassan Mosque II in Casablanca, with one of the tallest towers in the world. Hike in the scenic Rif Mountains and get lost in the blue-hued city of Chefchaouen. Enjoy delicious Moroccan cuisine and culture along the way.