Desert Legacy Tours

2-Day Sahara Camel Trek from M'Hamid to Sidi Naji

The shortest way to taste nomad life. Walk from M'Hamid through the palm grove to the shrine of Sidi Naji with a nomad guide and camels, set up the bivouac together, share dinner around the fire and wake up with the sunrise on the dunes before walking back. No technical difficulty and an entry price from 110 EUR.

Trek Désert Maroc 2 Jours au Départ de M'Hamid
Duration2 days / 1 night
DepartureM'Hamid
Group size1-8 people
Typecamel trek
Best seasonOctober to April

Highlights

  • Shortest format to try a camel trek
  • Easy walking, no experience needed
  • Wild bivouac set up together
  • Dinner and campfire under the stars
  • Entry price from 110 EUR per person

Itinerary

  1. Day 1: M'Hamid – palm grove – Sidi NajiMeet your nomad guide and the camels in M'Hamid and walk through the palm grove into the first dunes to Sidi Naji and its shrine. The bivouac is set up together (tents for 1-3 people, mattresses and blankets), then dinner and an evening by the fire.
  2. Day 2: Sidi Naji – M'HamidSunrise over the dunes, breakfast and the walk back to M'Hamid, arriving mid-afternoon.

What's included

Included

  • Local transport
  • 2 days of guided trekking
  • 1 night in a bivouac
  • All meals
  • Nomad guide and camels

Not included

  • Sleeping bag (recommended)
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Photos

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Frequently asked questions

How much do we walk?

A few easy hours each day on sand and flat ground, at the pace of the camels. Suitable for beginners and children.

Do I ride the camel?

The camels mainly carry the luggage and supplies; short rides are possible on request.

What do I need to bring?

A sleeping bag if you have one (blankets are provided), comfortable shoes, a hat, sunglasses and sun cream.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. All our departures are private, in small groups of 1 to 8 people, with your own vehicle, driver and local guide. Dates are flexible and the programme can be adapted to your group.

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