How many time per day are we on camel? I'm a bit concerned that it is too long time sitting. Or ist it just 1...2 hours a day?

During the trip, you will be walking alongside the camels, but you are welcome to ride them occasionally if you prefer. The daily walking duration is approximately 3 to 5 hours.

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Morocco Camel Desert Trek – On The Trail Of The Alchemist

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Start and end in Marrakesh

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Operator: Private Desert Tours
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch
Group Size 17 - 18
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Marrakech to M'hamid
Start point
Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco (Pick you up from your Hotel , 06:00 - 09:00)
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tamdakhte Kasbah
- Visit Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Visit town of Agdz with panoramic Draa Valley views
- Evening with Sahraoui folklore around the fire
Optional Activities
- Visit Koranic library in Tamgroute
- Explore underground Kasbah in Tamgroute
- Tour pottery workshops in Tamgroute
Landmarks
Tizi-N-Tichka Pass
Tamdakhte Kasbah
Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah
Agdz
Draa Valley
Tamgroute Koranic Library
Tamgroute Underground Kasbah
Tamgroute Pottery Workshops
Day 2
Desert Camel Trek to Sidi Naji
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Camel trek across desert
- Picnic in the shade
Landmarks
Marabout's Tombstone of Sidi Naji
Day 3
Desert Hamada to Erg of Ez-Zahar
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross the Hamada
- Visit Erg of Ez-Zahar
- Climb dunes to admire sunset
Landmarks
Hamada
Erg of Ez-Zahar
Day 4
Erg of Ez-Zahar to Erg of Ait Ounir
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Camel ride through diverse desert landscape
- Picnic lunch in the desert
Landmarks
Erg of Ait Ounir
Day 5
Desert Return to M'hamid
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Final camel trek from Douib to M'hamid
Landmarks
Douib
Day 6
M'hamid to Marrakech
End point
Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco (Drop you of from your Hotel , 18:00 - 20:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Tizi-N-Tichka Pass
Tamdakhte Kasbah
Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah
Agdz
Draa Valley
Tamgroute Koranic Library
Tamgroute Underground Kasbah
Tamgroute Pottery Workshops

Landmarks
Marabout's Tombstone of Sidi Naji

Landmarks
Hamada
Erg of Ez-Zahar

Landmarks
Erg of Ait Ounir

Landmarks
Douib

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March 11th, 2024
We had SO much fun! Truly a once in a lifetime experience with awesome people.
Traveled in February 2023

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Asked on February 5th, 2025
How many time per day are we on camel? I'm a bit concerned that it is too long time sitting. Or ist it just 1...2 hours a day?
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- Private Desert ToursOperator•Written February 2025
  During the trip, you will be walking alongside the camels, but you are welcome to ride them occasionally if you prefer. The daily walking duration is approximately 3 to 5 hours.

From

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Price based on Private Double Room

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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Tour ID: 270686

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- For any tour departing before July 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of $220 is required to confirm your booking with Private Desert Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 45 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Morocco Camel Desert Trek – On The Trail Of The Alchemist

Itinerary

Marrakech to M'hamid

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Desert Camel Trek to Sidi Naji

Included Activities

Desert Hamada to Erg of Ez-Zahar

Included Activities

Erg of Ez-Zahar to Erg of Ait Ounir

Included Activities

Desert Return to M'hamid

Included Activities

M'hamid to Marrakech

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