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Aerial view of the M'Hamid El Ghizlane palm grove, the last oasis before the Sahara

Zagora Airport · Short stay · M'Hamid · Chegaga

Zagora – M'Hamid in four days

A welcome as soon as you arrive at Zagora airport for an express but complete immersion in the South of Morocco: the Drâa Valley, the M'Hamid palm grove, the Joudour Sahara ecological project and the legendary dunes of Chegaga, before catching your return flight.

Programme

Day 1 (Friday) - Drâa Valley

Welcome in Zagora, discovery of Amezrou (the famous “Timbuktu 52 days” sign and the old Ksar), traditional lunch with oasis songs, Tamegroute and its pottery workshops, then arrival in M'Hamid. A walk through the palm grove, discovery of the ksour, camels and a “Desert Blues” evening around the fire.

Day 2 (Saturday) - Chegaga

Visit of the tree-planting project run by Joudour Sahara, discovery of Saharan rhythms, drive to Chegaga, setting up of the mobile bivouac, sunset over the dunes and a nomad evening.

Day 3 (Sunday) - Heritage and music

Return to M'Hamid, lunch with a local family, visit of the old ksar and a Ganga musical evening.

Day 4 (Monday) - Return to Zagora

Sunrise over the nearby dunes, breakfast and transfer to Zagora for the flight home.

What's included

  • ✓Guidance by an experienced guide and a local team of camel drivers, a cook, musicians…
  • ✓4x4 transport with driver and fuel
  • ✓3 nights of bivouac on half board
  • ✓Activities mentioned in the programme

Not included

  • –Drinks
  • –Personal expenses

Practical information

Price
On request

Frequently asked questions

How long is this stay?

4 days, from Friday to Monday, with 3 nights of bivouac on half board.

Where does the journey start and end?

You are welcomed as soon as you arrive at Zagora airport. On the last day, you return to Zagora for your flight home.

What is included?

Guidance by an experienced guide and a local team (camel drivers, a cook, musicians…), 4x4 transport with driver and fuel, and 3 nights of bivouac on half board. Drinks and personal expenses are not included.