Day 1: M'hamid -- Sidi Naji
Departure in the morning from the gate of the Moroccan desert M'Hamid on camels, towards the tomb of Sidi Naji, passing by the longest river in Morocco, the Drâa river. Midday pose in the shade of the tamarisk trees. Then we will join the dunes of the marabout of Sidi Naji in the afternoon, to enjoy the sunset. Bivouac on site with evening around the fire. Night under the stars or in a tent.
Day 2: Sidi Naji -- Azmila
After breakfast take the road to the dunes of Azmila. A day of a single stage of walking to enjoy the dunes in the afternoon and the sunset over the dunes. Evening around a fire preparing bread from the sand. Night under the stars or in the tent
Day 3: Azmila -- Erg Zahar
The path continues towards the dunes of Zahar (Howling Dunes), one of the largest dunes in Morocco. possibility of a single stage walk. evening entertain around the fire. Night under the stars or in a tent.
Day 4: Erg Zahar -- Erg Essmar
We continue crossing the Moroccan desert towards Erg Essmar which is on the edge of the Draa Valley. Night in a tent or under the stars in the desert of Morocco.
Day 5: Erg Essmar -- Bougarne
Resumption of the walk towards the dunes of Bougarne. Lunch break in the shade of the tamarisk trees. Night in tents or under the stars.
Day 6: Bougarne -- Kraiâat Ajmal
Departure in the morning passing by a volcanic plateau where you can find fossils. Midday break on the path in the shade of the Acacia Raddiana. Overnight in tents or under the stars in Kraiaat Ajmal.
Day 7: Kraiâat Ajmal -- Mhamid
It is already the day of return to the village the door of the Moroccan desert. Lunch on the road. Arrival in the village at the end of the afternoon.
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