How long is By camel through hamada and erg?
4 days in total. The day-by-day programme is in the section above.
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Tour O · 4 days
By camel through hamada and erg
After an approx. 3-hour camel ride, through stone desert (Hamada) and sandy desert (Erg), we will have a rest and rest in the shade of the palm trees of the oasis Rass Enkal. We then spend the evening and night in the large sand dunes of Erg Ezahar.
The journey
By camel through hamada and erg
After an approx. 3-hour camel ride, through stone desert (Hamada) and sandy desert (Erg), we will have a rest and rest in the shade of the palm trees of the oasis Rass Enkal. We then spend the evening and night in the large sand dunes of Erg Ezahar. Sandboarding is also possible here. In the usual steadiness of the dromedary walk, we then reach the oasis of Lahdaibate, where we will spend our midday rest. Our destination for the evening is the Qued Enaam, a dry river bed where we will enjoy our last dinner together and also spend the night.
4 stages
Day by day
The route exactly as our guides have driven it for years.
- 01
Zagora > M'hamid > Rass Enkal
We start in the morning in M'hamid with dromedaries. After an approx. 3-hour camel ride, through stone desert (Hamada) and sandy desert (Erg), we will have a rest and rest in the shade of the palm trees of the oasis Rass Enkal. We then continue to the holy nomad shrine Sidi Naji, where we will have dinner and set up camp for the night.
- 02
Rass Enkal > Erg Ezahar
After breakfast and loading the dromedaries, our way leads us to Bousina where we spend our lunch break. From there we then move to Erg Ezahar. We then spend the evening and night in the large sand dunes of Erg Ezahar. Sandboarding is also possible here.
- 03
Erg Ezahar > Qued Enaam
After an absolutely quiet and starry night, we set off again after breakfast. In the usual steadiness of the dromedary walk, we then reach the oasis of Lahdaibate, where we will spend our midday rest. Our destination for the evening is the Qued Enaam, a dry river bed where we will enjoy our last dinner together and also spend the night.
- 04
Qued Enaam > M'hamid > Zagora
After breakfast we will reload the dromedaries that we have come to love and take us back to M'hamid.
Included
What's included
Transfer from Zagora - M'Hamid there and back. Accommodation with dinner and breakfast, camel caravan with cook, camel driver and English speaking guide
From the legacy brochure, unchanged.
Good to know
Bookable privately
Every route can be reshaped around your dates, your pace and your preferences. Families, private groups and solo travellers are all welcome.
All prices are valid from 4 persons.
Map
The route on the map
Every stop of this journey.
Before you book
Questions we get on every tour
How much does By camel through hamada and erg cost?
From €250 per person, valid from 4 persons. For one to three travellers we quote individually — send us your dates and group size and we come back with a clear price.
What is included in By camel through hamada and erg?
Transfer from Zagora - M'Hamid there and back. Accommodation with dinner and breakfast, camel caravan with cook, camel driver and English speaking guide
What do I pay to book this tour?
A 30% deposit confirms the booking. It is non-refundable, because it secures your riads, camps, transport and partners. The remaining 70% is due when you arrive in Morocco, before the tour starts.
Is this tour private?
Yes. Every tour is 100% private — whether you travel alone, as a couple, with family or in a group, the tour is yours alone and we never combine you with other travellers.
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