Bivouac Les Nomades

1500 EUR

/ per person

Overview: Morocco Desert Nomad Expedition

The Morocco Desert Nomad Expedition is an 11-day Sahara desert trek from Foum Zguid to Mhamid. This journey offers an authentic nomadic experience through some of Morocco’s most spectacular landscapes. Designed for adventurous travelers, this expedition combines:

  • Camel trekking through untouched dunes

  • Cultural immersion with Berber nomads

  • Off-grid camping under star-filled skies

  • Sustainable travel supporting local communities

Key Highlights

Erg Chegaga Dunes – Morocco’s largest and most remote dune sea
Nomadic Lifestyle – Live and travel with authentic Berber guides
Desert Survival Skills – Learn traditional navigation and campcraft
Hidden Oases – Discover secret water sources in the arid landscape
Starry Nights – Unpolluted skies perfect for astrophotography
Cultural Exchange – Participate in tea ceremonies and music around campfires

11-Day Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
  • Airport transfer to your traditional riad in the medina

  • Optional guided orientation walk through Jemaa el-Fnaa square

  • Evening briefing about the desert expedition ahead

  • Overnight: Boutique riad in Marrakech

Day 2: Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Foum Zguid
  • Morning departure crossing the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260m)

  • Stop at the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou kasbah

  • Continue through the Draa Valley to Foum Zguid

  • Overnight: Desert guesthouse in Foum Zguid

Day 3: Foum Zguid → First Desert Camp
  • Meet your camel caravan and Berber team

  • Learn basic desert walking techniques

  • Trek 4-5 hours through rocky hamada landscapes

  • First night under the stars in traditional khaima tents

  • Distance covered: ~12km

Day 4: Deep Desert Trekking
  • Full day crossing fossil-rich plains

  • Visit nomadic wells still in use today

  • Learn about desert flora and fauna survival

  • *Trekking time: 6-7 hours*

Day 5: Entering Erg Chegaga
  • First views of the majestic Erg Chegaga dunes

  • Sunset camel ride into the dune sea

  • Special Berber music performance around campfire

  • Overnight in dune camp

Day 6: Dune Exploration Day
  • Morning sandboarding session on tall dunes

  • Afternoon navigation workshop with guides

  • Visit hidden oasis pockets between dunes

  • Optional night walk under the stars

Day 7: Nomadic Encounter Day
  • Trek to authentic nomad family encampment

  • Participate in traditional bread-making

  • Learn about camel husbandry and care

  • Cultural exchange evening

Day 8: Crossing to Erg Lihoudi
  • Transition to smaller, golden dunes

  • Pass through acacia forest areas

  • Collect desert roses (sand formations)

  • *Trekking time: 5-6 hours*

Day 9: Approach to Mhamid
  • Final full desert trekking day

  • See the landscape transform to semi-arid

  • Farewell celebration dinner with guides

  • Overnight: Desert camp near Mhamid

Day 10: Mhamid → Ouarzazate → Marrakech
  • Morning transfer via the Draa Valley

  • Stop at Tamgrout pottery village

  • Continue through Ouarzazate film studios

  • Evening arrival in Marrakech

Day 11: Departure
  • Airport transfer

  • Optional extensions to Essaouira or Atlas Mountains

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