Camel treks

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DESCRIPTION

leave  discovering the traditional way of life of these men in blue who make us dream so much. We call them  also "Bedouins," which comes from the Arabic word "  badiya  and meaning desert. Originally from Arabia, they  scattered throughout history throughout the Middle East and northern Africa and  are now only 4 million today. Some of them live in southern Morocco, in the Sahara desert. And it is here that your hike will be organized, in total connection with the natural elements that surround you, to  take the full measure of this unique universe.

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Like all peoples who live closer to nature, nomads have a mystical relationship with it. In the desert, faced with the immensity and strength of nature, man feels so helpless that he is forced to remain humble. The pace of walking is then conducive to serenity and inner peace.  

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Come on, let's go, don't miss the camel caravan that will take you to  the great desert of M'Hamid El Guizlane! Put on a chèche and a djellabah like them so as not to suffer from the heat. dressed like this,  the sun's rays will not burn the skin, and the air can ventilate and cool your body temperature. Moreover, the nomads proceed in the same way with their dwelling. The tent is built in such a way as to convey air currents to keep the coolness of the night as much as possible. And it is therefore this type of tent that you will set up every evening before sunset to bivouac during the night.

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Don't worry, you won't get lost  !! Nomads know the desert perfectly. In this hostile climate, where water rules their daily lives, they were forced to adapt. In the Sahara, the temperature can rise above 50°C. A day or two without water would kill anyone. They have therefore learned to use all their senses to survive and find their way through the dunes.  without compass or GPS. Y our guide, a real Berber, will know how to give you his best welcome to put you in confidence  and make you live unforgettable moments.

Their treasured friend is unquestionably  the dromedary. It is a very useful pet to carry their sidings and habitat in times of migration.  Do you know that the animal's hump is filled with fat to allow it to store energy constantly?  Its coat insulates it from the cold and limits the rise in its temperature. It also feeds its owner with its milk and the meat of its young. Finally, its down is used to build tents.  The life of the Bedouins is simple and they do not burden themselves with useless equipment so as not to overload the animal. Moreover, it is an example to take to prepare your  package by selecting only the essentials before your departure  ! And the main thing... isn't it the key to happiness?... To meditate on... and you will have it all the time during this expedition!

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The organization of the treks is identical from one formula to another, only  the route  will change over time.

• 1st night on fixed camp in the desert

Once settled in the camp,  you will rest quietly while we have taken care of concocting a delicious dinner for you and your tent will be ready for a quiet night  to start your trek in good shape.

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• hiking days on  5 to 6 hours of walking per day on average

Departure every day between 9 and 10:00 for hiking  through the most beautiful viewpoints of the desert and  on the old caravan trail of Timbuktu. With an average of five  six hours of walking per day set according to your pace and  alternated with dromedary in case of fatigue, you will have the leisure to take full advantage of a still virgin and preserved wild nature, sometimes hostile under the sandstorms, sometimes mild under a winter sun at the zenith... It is also That's the charm of the desert!

Lunch breaks and moments of rest will be planned throughout the days of walking,  in the shade of a tamarisk or in the coolness of an oasis, and around a good glass of invigorating tea... A moment conducive to discussion with your guide to discuss and better understand their traditional way of life  and its customs.

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• nights in wild bivouac

You will easily share the daily life of the nomads and your guide will show you how to set up the itinerant bivouac before sunset. You will also learn how to cook over a simple wood fire. It's a real homecoming... and guaranteed feelings of freedom!

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WHERE TO FIND US ?

Go to Tagounite , one of the last supply points before entering the desert of M'Hamid El Ghizlane. It is a Berber village in the province of Zagora, located 3h30 from Ouarzazate in the Drâa-Tafilalet region in southern Morocco.​