Born in M’Hamid, the last village of the Draa valley, before the desert, the director of Cherg Expeditions Halim SBAI is also in charge of an association called Zaila. The aim is to protect the nature in the desert of M’Hamid, and to allow you to enjoy its approach. He asks you to respect this nature and to share its traditions
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Walking or riding a camel are the best ways to move in the desert without spoiling the nature.
Our local team will welcome you at the door of M’Hamid, at the ‘Petit Prince’ restaurant ; From here starts your camel ride (with your camel guides), for about one hour and half through the last palm trees of the Draa valley, up to the first sand dunes. A few kilometres southern M’Hamid, you’ll reach the ‘Petit Prince’ camp.
Usually you arrive there one hour before the sunset; so you have time to climb up the highest dune and get the best natural show!
Traditional dinner under candle light ; evening under thousands of stars and around the camp fire….sounds of the desert
Night under nomad tents…… intense moments
Zaila is also a musical group. If you are lucky, you’ll hear those music instruments and voices of the desert…unbelievable. This group was on the stage of the Paleo Festival in Nyon (Switzerland) in summer 2007
Brahim SBAI a singer of the desert Zaila group |
Our local team has a great knowledge of the desert ; they will escort you for a several days trekking or camel ride ; have a look at our programs starting from M’Hamid.
For your accommodations :
A fully equipped camp, located at 7km from M’Hamid : ‘Le Petit Prince’ camp
Description of the camp : nomad tents around a huge circle with a middle fire place ; carpets on the sandy ground ; at the entrance, tents on the left for dinner on round tables with seats on stools and pads ; toilets with lavatory and showers are located in a typical room out of clay ; energy from sun ; cold and warm water
The nomad tents for sleeping are equipped with carpets, mattress, sheets and blankets, pillows, stools, night table, candle-lantern, hand-basin, soap and toilet towels
During dinner, local songs and dances around the camp fire
Night under tents or under the thousands of stars
Another equipment for your nights during the trekking ; your guide plants the nomad tents according to the weather conditions and your itinerary of the day, between M’Hamid, Chigaga, Iriqui lake, Foumzguid
What ever about the tour you choose, you will discover a region with its specific aspects, meeting local people and guided by those who want to share and let you approach their way of life. Sure you will love an original adventure. Here find a few practical details to help you in that way:
recommendation for your stay in the desert |
1. Equipment:
Good walking shoes, a sleeping bag, sport wears, anoraks in winter, an electric torch, a knife, some matches…. Your usual medicine kit, a rear bag for trekking and a small bag containing your clothes for the day, a few plastic bags for wastes, toilet paper……
2. Water and food:
Water is vital: the quantity will be checked with your guides, before departure of the camp, the cooking is prepared in site every evening; the bread is baked in the sand, delicious tajines are cooked with you by your camel guide,… tea as often as possible, fruits…
you can bring you additional supply: dry fruits and cereal bars are often welcome.
3. Very important:
When leaving the camp, don’t let anything soiling and polluting the nature. Burn your was
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