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M'hamid Nomads Festival Trip, 7 Days
A week timed to the Nomads Festival in M’hamid El Ghizlane, with three days of music, camel races and nomad life at the end of the Draa Valley, then a night in Erg Chigaga.
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About the Tour
Families come from across the desert to M’hamid for the festival’s concerts, camel races, crafts and talks about nomad life. It is a local event, and a good way to meet people from the region.
The dates change each year, so we set the trip once the festival announces them. Afterwards you spend a night in the Erg Chigaga dunes before driving back.
Highlights
- Three days at the Nomads Festival
- Music, camel races and crafts
- The full length of the Draa Valley
- A night in the Erg Chigaga dunes
- A guesthouse in M'hamid run by local families
Day by Day
How the seven days go, from your pickup in Marrakech to the drop-off.
Day 1 · Marrakech to Ouarzazate
Over the High Atlas to Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate.
- Overnight: Hotel in Ouarzazate
Day 2 · Ouarzazate to M'hamid
Down the Draa Valley through Agdz and Zagora to M’hamid.
- Overnight: Guesthouse in M'hamid
Day 3 · Festival
The first day of the festival.
- Overnight: Guesthouse in M'hamid
Day 4 · Festival
The second day of the festival.
- Overnight: Guesthouse in M'hamid
Day 5 · Festival
The last day of the festival.
- Overnight: Guesthouse in M'hamid
Day 6 · M'hamid to Erg Chigaga
By 4×4 into the dunes for a quiet night after the festival.
- Overnight: Desert camp in Erg Chigaga
Day 7 · Erg Chigaga to Marrakech
Across Lake Iriki to Foum Zguid and back to Marrakech.
What's Included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver for the seven days, with a 4x4 for the desert tracks
- Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
- One night: hotel in Ouarzazate, dinner and breakfast
- Four nights: guesthouse in M'hamid, dinner and breakfast
- One night: desert camp in Erg Chigaga, dinner and breakfast
- Fuel and road costs
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees and local guides at the sites
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Questions About This Tour
When is the festival?
It is held each year in spring, with dates announced by the organisers. We confirm the trip once the dates are known.
What is the desert camp like?
You sleep in a tent at a camp in the dunes, with dinner and breakfast. Camps range from simple to comfortable tents with a private bathroom; tell us the level you want and we suggest camps that fit.
What should I pack?
Light clothes for the day, a warm layer for the desert night, a hat, sun cream and a small bag for the camp. Your main luggage stays in the vehicle.
Can we change the route or the hotels?
Yes. We can add nights, change hotels or swap the order of the stops, since only your group is on the tour. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we reply with availability and a quote. When online booking is open for this tour, you can also reserve with a deposit by card or PayPal.
Book this tour
Send your dates and group size and we reply with a quote.
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Route and stays adjusted to you
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