Desert Spirit
Camel Trek (5 days)
Duration
5 days
Tour
Private
Operates
Daily
Location
M'Hamid
Tour Details
Tour Details
- Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
- Start: M'Hamid – 11.00h
- Location: Sahara Dreams, M’Hamid
- Price: Adult - €340 / Child - €170
- Operates: Daily
- Discount: 10% on Group Bookings 4+
- Level: Moderate
- Ref: SDP03-DS
Tour Highlights
- Camel Trek across the ever-changing landscapes of the magnificent Sahara
- Be surrounded by the beauty of tamaris trees, blue skies and golden dunes
- Set up wild camp in remote dunes
- Enjoy delicious, local cuisine cooked on the campfire
- Marvel at the desert night sky and the breath-taking Milky Way
Overview
Live the life of a real desert nomad and camel trek across the beautiful and diverse landscapes of the Sahara. Enjoy the stunning panoramic vistas of the desert, its luscious palm groves, ancient Kasbahs and rolling dunes. Set up wild camp in the dunes, eat around an open campfire and marvel at the star-studded night sky. Take in the desert sunrise and sunset at different spots across the Sahara, as you take a leisurely trek into the desert. The perfect tour to experience the tempo of desert life.
What you’ll do
Arrive at your eco-lodge in the afternoon. Enjoy a Saharan welcome tea. Explore the village at leisure before dinner round the campfire and overnight.
Breakfast. Join your camel caravan to trek along the Draa Valley north towards Sidi Naji, burial site of the ancient desert saint and meeting point for the caravan route to Timbuktu. Set up camp in the golden dunes and enjoy dinner round the campfire.
Breakfast. Decamp. Trek across stoney desert and stunning landscapes to the agricultural spot of Lbour. Set up camp in the shade of a tamaris and watch sunset over the white dunes and fertile landscapes. Admire the stunning Sahara night sky.
Enjoy the desert sunrise and leisurely breakfast, before decamping for you final trek through the ancient Jewish Kasbah of M’Hamid to return mid-morning. Say good-bye to your guides, freshen-up and enjoy a farewell tea before departure
What’s Included
- 1 night’s accommodation eco-lodge
- Experienced desert guides
- Camels for trek
- All equipment & materials
- Meals - 3 lunch / 4 dinner / 4 breakfast
- Mineral water, tea & coffee
- Transport to and from M’Hamid
- Optional tips & gratuities for guides
- Personal extras
Additional Information
- Tours depart and return to M’Hamid at 11.00h (approx.).
- For full information on what to pack see desert trekking.
- For full information on trekking in the desert see FAQs.
- For more information on wild camping see Accommodation.
How to Book
1) Select your tour, arrival date and number of people, including any special instructions.
2) Reserve your tour with a €50 deposit. The balance can be paid on arrival or in advance of your tour. Any discounts will be applied at the time of booking.
3) Receive a confirmation email with tour details, travel information and confirmation of payment. Use your secure log-in to view your booking.
4) Private Transport to/from M’Hamid can also be booked via our website.
Planning your tour
The Sahara Desert is a beautiful and mesmerising place to visit. With its magnificent landscapes and stunning dunes, it’s the perfect place to visit for an unforgettable adventure.
Our tours are all bookable via our website. Chose the tour and date you want and make your reservation. If you can’t find what you are looking for or need something different email us, we’ll be happy to help.
All our tours operate throughout the desert season October to May and can run on the date that suits you.
Simply select the date you want when booking. Our special events run on specific dates throughout the year. Check our website for details.
All our tours are all inclusive from M’Hamid: this includes desert transport, camels, accommodation (bivouac or tents for camping), camping equipment and supplies, guides, chefs, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), water and refreshments.
Transfers to and from M’Hamid are not included and can be booked separately through us upon request. See transport.