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Camel trekking and desert hiking
Long hikes lasting 6 days or more, as well as short tours lasting 3 to 5 days through vast dune landscapes and along secluded shepherd trails in the rocky and stony desert of the Jebel Bani Mountains. Homestay with nomadic families is possible. Special tours on request.
Types of journey
1. desert treks as a caravan journey, where the dromedaries carry all the luggage.
2. hiking tours in remote desert regions with a support vehicle.
3. extended jeep tours in the desert with short hikes.
Travel-Philosophy
Take time to relax! Forget the stress of everyday life! Find your way back to the roots and enjoy the simple life! Get to know the the way of living of the desert dwellers!
You will be rewarded with warmth and openness.
For details see “about us”
Trekking-Information
Camel trekking keeps the caravan tradition of the Sahara alive. Fair travel and exchange of views: At Akabar – Sahara Treks nomads work with their own dromedaries. Guests and team are like one big family on the road.
Details and information about your journey can be found under “Trekking information”
*Due to the numerous requests for a night in the desert/dunes, Akabar – Sahara Treks offers the following:
Jeep transfer from Zagora to the dunes and back, an overnight stay with dinner and breakfast in a desert camp, camel rides and a personal guide.
Price for 2 people: 360 EUR
Under ‘News – Travellers wanted’ you will find dates for tours that are taking place.
To ensure you have a pleasant journey and a stress-free stay, we offer the following services: taxi transfers from the airport or hotel in Marrakesh on various routes to Zagora and back, meals and guided tours to places of interest along the way and in Marrakesh.
There are 3 options for overnight accommodation before the hike:
- Hotel in the palm gardens of Amezrou (Zagora) or Zagora (town)
- overnight stay in a tent with dinner and breakfast at the starting point of the hike, price 40 EUR
- overnight stay with dinner and breakfast with a Berber family/semi-nomads in the countryside, price 40 EUR plus 70 EUR for transport and guide
As Hafid and his team have extensive contacts in Morocco, he will also be happy to plan the following for you:
- mountain bike tours in the Atlas Mountains
- mule trekking in Ait Bougoumez
- hiking in the M’Ngoun area (4,071m) as well as in Anti-Atlas mountains
- sightseeing and city visits
Akabar – Sahara Treks and the Nomad Team are at your disposal!
