5-Day Dune Trek: Erg El Mhazil to El Grisim Oasis
Five days on foot beside a camel caravan, from Marrakech or Agadir to the Lmhazil and El Ghoule dunes and a palm-fringed oasis.
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Departure : Marrakech or Agadir
- from €640
- Price
- From €640
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Departure
- Marrakech or Agadir
- Stops
- 6 stops
Day by day
Programme
- 1
Day 1 — the road to Erg El Mhazil
You set out from Marrakech over the Tizi N’Tichka pass, or from Agadir along the foot of the Atlas. Beyond Tazenakht, Foum Zguid and the Iriki plains, the first camp is pitched at Erg El Mhazil.
- 2
Day 2 — heading for Erg Elhaj Ahmed
After breakfast the walking begins, with the caravan’s camels carrying the gear. The evening camp goes up in a hollow of the dunes.
- 3
Day 3 — on towards Erg El Ghoule
Another day on foot, watching the desert go by, closing with an evening by the campfire.
- 4
Day 4 — El Grisim oasis
You walk to the oasis, where you taste sand bread and take part in the tea ritual. Dinner, then a night among the palms.
- 5
Day 5 — the way out
The 4×4 takes you back to Foum Zguid across the Iriki plain, with a break at Tazenakht, before the transfer on to Marrakech or Agadir.
The route
Highlights
- Roughly 5 to 6 hours of walking a day
- A camel caravan carries the gear
- A night at El Grisim oasis
- Camps, campfires and open skies
Included
- A camp set up for every night
- A guide and the caravan’s camels
- All meals and drinks on the trek
- Transport there and back from Marrakech or Agadir
To agree
- Meals taken during the transfers between Marrakech or Agadir and the desert
- Travel insurance and flights
- A hotel in Marrakech or Agadir before or after the trek
Advice
- The calendar shows from €640 per person, for 2 participants or more.
- Luggage notes: sturdy shoes, clothes that breathe, a sleeping bag, a water bottle, sun cream and, if you like them, poles.
Images
They travelled with Abdul
“The guide, Abdoul, bilingual and very professional, took care of everything. […] Beautiful sunsets and sunrises, beautiful dunes. I will come back.”
Your questions about this journey
How many hours do you walk each day?
The programme gives roughly 5 to 6 hours a day on foot. The camels of the caravan carry the equipment, so you only need a daypack. Day 1 is mostly the drive to Erg El Mhazil.
Where does it start, and what does the €640 cover?
It starts from Marrakech or Agadir, with return transport. The price, from €640 per person and for two people at least, takes in the camps, guide, caravan, and the meals and drinks of the trek.
What is not covered?
Meals during the Marrakech or Agadir transfers, travel insurance, flights and a hotel before or after the trek are for you to arrange. Check these with us when you book.
What should I bring for sleeping out?
Take a sleeping bag, since winter nights in the desert can be cold. Add sturdy shoes, light breathable clothes, a water bottle, sun cream and, if needed, poles.
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