Sunrise over the dunes of M'Hamid

M'Hamid El Ghizlane • Erg Chegaga • Moroccan Sahara

Desert tours in M'Hamid with Ismaïl

Camel treks, nights at a desert camp, 4×4 trips to Erg Chegaga and sunsets over the dunes. Small groups, arranged directly with a local desert guide.

Tour season: 15 September to 15 June

Sahara dunes with mountains on the horizon

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From Marrakech to the desert in 5 days

You land in Marrakech, we arrange the rest: airport transfer to your riad, the drive to the desert with lunch in a kasbah, a night at our camp, then three nights camel trekking in the dunes. €800 per person.

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The camp

Sleep in peace, surrounded by dunes

No fences, no walls: our camp sits among the dunes and tamarisk trees. Traditional mud-brick rooms, desert tents, a Moroccan lounge, meals cooked over a wood fire and a starry sky like you've never seen.

  • Mud-brick rooms and desert tents
  • Home-made dinner and breakfast
  • Mint tea and music by the fire
  • A warm family welcome
Traditional room at the campMoroccan lounge with rugs and benchesCamp tents at duskMud-brick room with a blue windowDomed mud-brick roomMoroccan breakfast at the camp
Ismaïl, desert guide in M'Hamid

Your guide

Meet Ismaïl

Ismaïl knows the tracks, dunes and oases around M'Hamid. He loves the desert and is happy to share his culture, welcoming every traveller with simplicity, kindness and authenticity.

Every trip is arranged directly with him, in a small group, with traditional meals cooked over a wood fire and nights under the stars.

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A trip with our travellers

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Life in the desert

Google reviews

What our travellers say

5.0 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews

★★★★★

Pour ceux qui aiment la tranquillité, pas de clôture, pas de mur… Juste vous, entourés de hautes dunes et de tamaris. Une famille sympa et accommodante, proposant des services comme le parcours en 4x4 vers l'oasis sacrée, les dunes de Chegaga…

Babas · 4 months ago
★★★★★

Parfait 👍👍👍

Bertrand Poiraud · 4 months ago
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FAQ

Good to know before you go

When is the best time to go?

Our tours run from 15 September to 15 June. The most pleasant months are October–November and February–April; in December and January, desert nights are cold.

How do I get to M'Hamid El Ghizlane?

M'Hamid is about 95 km south of Zagora, at the end of the paved road. You can come by car or bus, or choose our 5-day tour with transfer from Marrakech.

How do I book?

Choose a tour, enter the date and number of people, then confirm with Ismaïl on WhatsApp. To secure your place you can pay a 20% deposit via PayPal.

What if I need to cancel?

The deposit is fully refunded if you cancel at least 7 days before the tour. Within 7 days, the deposit is non-refundable.

Can children come?

Yes. Children under 6 go free and children aged 6 to 14 pay half price on most tours.

What should I bring?

A scarf or hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a warm jacket for the night and comfortable shoes. We provide blankets, meals and water.

Find us

Plan your trip with Ismaïl

Message us on WhatsApp to check availability, arrange the meeting point and confirm your booking.

WhatsApp +212 715-519948

Directions on Google Maps

M'Hamid El Ghizlane, 47402, Morocco
Tour season: 15 September to 15 June

The camp under a starry sky