In summary
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Sports
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Duration8 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationAtlas Mountains / Marrakech
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AgeFrom 7 - 80 years
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CO₂-Emissions249.62 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Embark on an unforgettable family Saharan adventure . From the vibrant souks of Marrakech to wild desert camps , you'll trek on foot or camelback through the sandstone , rock, and sand landscapes of southern Morocco. Share unique moments with your local guides around the campfire and sleep under the stars amidst the dunes. This journey explores all facets of the desert: oases , traditional palm groves, and lunar plateaus.
The highlights
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Total immersion: magical nights camping under the stars of the Sahara
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Family stay: contact us to book 1 adult + 1 child
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Discover nomadic traditions with our local guides
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
The expert's opinion
An easy trip, ideal for a first multi-day trek in the desert. Walks of 4 to 5 hours are well-distributed between the morning and afternoon, with a good break at midday to rest in the shade. We recommend this trip for children aged 7 and up, but a 6-year-old accustomed to outdoor activities and camping can certainly complete this accessible journey.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 4h
- Average distance/day: 10 km
Management
Your accompanying guide, a French-speaking Berber mountain guide, is assisted by a local team consisting of a luggage support team (camel drivers or muleteers, and drivers) and a cook.
Program
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Flight to Marrakech
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Arrival in Marrakech at your leisure, either on that day or a few days before, depending on your choice.
Day 1 -
Marrakech - Tazzarine - Oued Taghbalt
- Transportation Car - 06h - 387km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 1h
- Distance 5 km
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today we are taking the road to the Tazzarine region (7 hours transfer). We pass through the Tichka pass at 2260 m and then cross fabulous landscapes until our arrival in the late afternoon at Oued Taghbalt where we set up our bivouac after a short 1 hour walk.
Day 2 -
Aktounamass Plateau - Foum Tizza
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 9 km
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After a delicious breakfast, we set off to walk in the Taghbalt valley then the Aktounamass and Afrau plateaus before arriving at the beautiful dunes of Foum Tizza in the mid-afternoon to set up our bivouac .
Day 3 -
Foum Tizza
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h30
- Distance 12 km
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This day was dedicated to discovering the Foum Tizza region with its beautiful dunes and the Jbel Amraghfi loop and panoramic views over the entire region.
Day 4 -
Saredrar Dunes - Pancake Workshop
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h30
- Distance 13 km
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This morning we set off due west towards the Saredra dunes , which we reach in the mid-afternoon. After a short hike, we return to our camp to learn how to cook delicious "msemen" (a type of pancake).
Day 5 -
Saredrar - Tazzarine - Hammam and introduction to henna
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 9 km
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today, we are walking towards Tazzarine . We arrive at the camp in the late morning for lunch and then after a little rest, we go to the hammam to relax as a family before learning about henna.
Day 6 -
Tazzarine - Marrakech
- Transportation Car - 06h - 375km
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
This is already our last day in Tazzarine . After breakfast, we're heading back to Marrakech (7-hour transfer). We have the rest of the evening free to enjoy the atmosphere of the "Red City".
Day 7 -
Return flight
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Departure after breakfast. If you wish to extend your trip, we would be happy to discuss the various options with you!
Day 8
Note
This itinerary is given as an indication: depending on weather and operational conditions, your tour guide may modify it for your safety and that of the group.
Accommodation
In Marrakech, you are accommodated in a good standard 4* hotel with a swimming pool, carefully chosen based on their location, tranquility and cleanliness.
4 nights camping:
Chosen in quiet, spectacular locations, and where possible near a water source, our campsites are highlights of your trip. For your comfort:
- The tents are igloo-style, accommodating 3 people for 2. 5cm thick foam mattresses and individual fitted sheets with names are provided.
- We set up a toilet tent and a shower tent, water is provided in a basin for washing (when possible).
- Meals are served in a mess tent, a genuine Berber tent, where it's pleasant to spend the evening, especially when it's cool outside. Folding chairs and a table are provided.
1 night in a camp set up in a Berber tent (shared sanitary facilities).
Access
To give you maximum flexibility, this trip is offered without flights. Don't hesitate to contact us; one of our advisors will be happy to find the best itinerary for you.
Here are the routes we recommend for traveling to Marrakech from Saturday to Saturday:
- From Paris Orly: Direct flights on Royal Air Maroc or Transavia
- From Brussels: Flights with a layover on KLM or Tap Air Portugal
- From Lyon: Direct flights on Easyjet or Transavia
- From Nice, Geneva, Toulouse and Paris Charles de Gaulle: direct flights on Easyjet
- From Marseille: Direct flights on Ryanair and Transavia
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- Local transfers
- Accommodation in a 4-star hotel with a swimming pool in Marrakech, and in a bivouac in the desert
- Full board except for meals mentioned "not included" in the program
- The local team of drivers, camel drivers and cook
- A riding camel for children (1 for 3)
- A French-speaking tour guide
The price does not include
- Return flight to Marrakech (custom flight, please contact us)
- Child discount (ages 7-11): -€80
- Child discount (ages 12-15): -€40
- Drinks
- Meals listed as not included in the daily price (approximately €5 to €12 per meal)
- Personal expenses
- Tips (at your discretion)
Options
- Flight booking : CHF86.91 / person
- Single room : CHF45.74 / unit
- Individual tent for the entire trek : CHF27.44 / unit
- Additional night - In a single room : CHF82.33 / unit
- Additional night - In a double room : CHF41.17 / unit
- Airport-hotel transfer : CHF22.87 / person
- Airport transfer : CHF22.87 / person
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
Group camping equipment and both group and individual cooking equipment are provided by us.
Equipment to bring
- Sleeping bag: comfortable, adapted to your size, rather mummy-shaped (closer to the body and with a hood that closes) with a side zip closure for opening at your convenience.
It is necessary to adapt your sleeping bag to the temperatures encountered, determined according to your travel dates and the region visited. We advise you to choose a sleeping bag that is comfortable at 10°C below the lowest average temperature you will encounter (for example, if you are traveling in December (see Climate), you need a sleeping bag that is comfortable at: 2 - 10 = -8°C).
A sleeping bag that's comfortable at -10°C will also be comfortable at 0 or 10°C; simply open it to allow air to circulate inside. Conversely, if you already have a sleeping bag that's comfortable at 0°C, for example, a fleece sleeping bag liner will make it about 5 or 6 degrees warmer.
- Sleeping bag sheet
- Toiletry bag
- Bath towel
- Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries
- A multi-purpose pocket knife is preferable (to be packed in checked baggage if you are flying).
- A roll of toilet paper and a lighter
- Plastic bags to ensure the watertightness of your belongings, cameras and clothes.
- Pair of binoculars (optional)
- Camera
Clothing to bring
A pouch for your passport, travel insurance leaflet, currency, credit card and personal documents.
Essential everyday kit (for a more complete kit, see the Pharmacy section):
- Sunscreen cream for face and lips
- Sunglasses
- Hat, cap or scarf for sun protection
- A water bottle of at least 1.5 L, lightweight and insulated.
- Mosquito repellent spray for skin
- Moistened wipes for use when the water is too cold or inaccessible
Clothing, from head to toe:
- Walking shoes: For this circuit in southern Morocco, low hiking shoes are more than sufficient and you will be more comfortable than in high-top shoes.
- Tennis shoes or walking sandals: they are very comfortable to put on during stops in towns, villages or in the evening at the campsite, but they must be taken in addition to the closed shoes mentioned above.
- Socks: light for the day and warm for the evening.
- Canvas trousers and Bermuda shorts (avoid regular shorts)
- Underwear
- Light shirts or T-shirts for the day, warm ones for the evening
- Polar
For the coldest evenings in the heart of winter (December and February), you will also need:
- Warm and windproof jacket: down or Gore-Tex jacket. The most effective jackets against wind and rain are made of Gore-Tex or Micropore, "breathable" materials that allow for rapid wicking of perspiration while maintaining perfect insulation.
- Cap
- Gloves
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