Getting to M'Hamid El Ghizlane

As part of a retreat, we organize your transportation.

From Marrakech: 450 km - 7-hour drive

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Passport and Visa
A valid passport is required (expires at least 3 months after the date of entry into Morocco).

For stays of less than 3 months, no visa is required for European nationals.

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Insurance
We do not cover repatriation, medical, or assistance insurance.

Consider purchasing this insurance before your arrival in Morocco if your usual insurance and/or credit card does not cover it.

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Currency
The Moroccan national currency is the dirham.

Exchanging currency: There are currency exchange offices in airports, some hotels, and most banks.

ATMs: You will find ATMs in all cities and some villages (there is an ATM in M'Hamid). Purchases in Morocco are made in cash, after negotiation.

Payment for your stay is in euros upon arrival.

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Travel Bag

• A soft travel bag containing your clothes, bedding, and toiletries, which will be carried by the camels.

• Only bring what you need for your stay in the desert. The rest of your belongings can be left in the village during the trek.

• If you want to stay connected during your stay or simply have enough battery to take photos with your cell phone, consider bringing a power bank. There are no outlets in the desert.

• Bring a small backpack for walking so you have your essentials close at hand (water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, etc.).

• Your travel bag containing your belongings and your sleeping bag will be carried by the camels! They must be kept at a reasonable weight.

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Clothing

Choose cotton clothing and underwear. 

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For the walks/hikes :

• Long-sleeved shirts or T-shirts, possibly UV-resistant

• Lightweight hiking pants

• Lightweight socks

• A scarf, which you can buy in the village

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For the evening and for sleeping under the stars:

• Fleece or down jacket (depending on the season - probably not needed in Sept)

• Waterproof jacket

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Shoes
This is probably the most important part of your preparation. Choosing shoes that aren't suitable for walking in the desert could ruin your experience. Don't bring new shoes; walk in them for a while beforehand to break them in, otherwise you risk getting blisters.

You can choose from:

• sandals (with or without socks)

• lightweight trekking shoes/running sneakers

• Also consider bringing a pair of lightweight sandals or flip-flops for when you're not walking.

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Sleeping
During the trek, nights are spent in wild bivouacs.

• All equipment is provided except for the sleeping bag, which you must bring in your travel bag.

Two tents are set up by your accompanying team: one for cooking and one for resting and sleeping. Sleeping mats and blankets are provided. You therefore have the option of sleeping in a tent or moving your mattress onto a dune to sleep under the stars.

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What type of sleeping bag should you choose depending on the season?

September around 20°C at night

October, March, April, May: Between 10 and 15°C

November, February: Between 5 and 10°C

December, January: Between 0 and 5°C

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Toiletry Bag
Only take what you need; there's no need to burden yourself with anything that's not needed.

 

Include in your toiletry bag:

• A toothbrush and toothpaste

• Deodorant

• Moisturizer and lip balm

• Wipes or a washcloth and a small bar of soap for basic hygiene during the trek

• A lighter to burn your paper and waste

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Toilets in the Desert
There are no toilets in the desert. But you'll quickly get used to relieving yourself in nature, out of sight.

Behind a dune or a tree, a hole in the sand, and you can burn the toilet paper behind you.

Remember to bring a lighter!

For personal hygiene, you can do a quick wash with wipes or a washcloth.

At the permanent bivouac, you'll have access to showers.

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Climat dans le désert
Les treks sont organisés entre mi-septembre et mi-mai, pour des raison de températures.

En septembre les températures oscillent entre 21° et 39°

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