Desert Camel Trekking and Desert Hiking in the Moroccan Grand South
If you want to discover the real Moroccan Sahara hospitality, the authentic Moroccan desert culture and nature, and the biodiversity of the African desert, the south of Morocco is your preferable destination as a traveler.
Discover the best Moroccan Sahara desert with local nomads of Bivouac Les Nomades. Join us for an unforgettable Desert Camel Trekking experience, where you will explore breathtaking landscapes and immerse yourself in the nomadic lifestyle.
Going with us to discover the Moroccan southern desert, you will enjoy the view of reg, flat hammadas, big dunes, and beautiful oases. As well as the old Kasbahs made out of clay. You will also discover the fossils and rock engravings that reveal the ancient era. During your trekking in the south of Morocco, you will enjoy Berber nomad music around the fire and the storytelling that your Berber nomad guide will share with you. You will also discover the Berber culture and traditions of nomads who consider the Sahara as their home and vast land.
While hiking in the Moroccan Sahara, you will feel and experience the simplicity of life in the desert. Since you will be stepping out of your comfort zone, adapting to the environment will be an enriching experience. Showers will not always be easily accessible, but once we cross a well, you will have the opportunity to clean yourself directly from it.
Trekking Through the Biggest Dunes in Morocco, Africa
The perfect place for meditation and yoga to connect with yourself is the sand dunes and the silence of the Sahara. While you stand atop the big dunes in Morocco, hearing nothing but the wind and the silence of the desert, and seeing nothing but the golden waves of dunes during sunset, you will gain a rare moment of clarity. This opportunity will allow you to reflect without any distractions. You will hike deep into the waves of sand dunes and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Sahara.
Camel Trekking Through Lake Iriki and Erg Chegaga Dunes
You can start your Desert Camel Trekking from various destinations such as Foum Zguid and Mhamid Elghizlane, both gateways to the Sahara. We also offer departures from Zagora, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, and Agadir. We can organize your camel trekking from wherever you are in Morocco, using minibuses for large groups or 4×4 vehicles for couples or families.
Erg Chigaga is one of the biggest sand dunes in Morocco, reaching around 300 meters high. After trekking a few kilometers, you will arrive at the vast wild Sahara of Lake Iriki. This was once one of the largest lakes in North Africa before the construction of the El Mansour Eddahbi dam in 1971. The lake dried up due to the lack of water flow through the Oued Draa valley and insufficient rainfall.
What Does It Mean to Be a Nomad and What Makes a Nomad Happy?
Being a nomad means living a lifestyle characterized by constant movement, often without a fixed home. Traditional nomads travel from place to place for survival, herding livestock or searching for resources. In modern times, digital nomads work remotely while traveling. However, the nomads we refer to here are those living in the Sahara, moving seasonally in search of grass and water for their herds.
I never truly reflected on what makes me happy as a nomad until I attended university in Agadir. There, I realized how much I missed the desert and its silence. Growing up in the desert with a simple life, moving with a small tent in search of peaceful, hidden places for our herds, is what truly brings me happiness. The vast Sahara, with its golden dunes and endless horizon, offers a deep sense of freedom and connection to nature that is unparalleled anywhere else.
