Camel Trekking

Camel treks are a fascinating experience and are open to anyone not afraid of heights; even novices can be up and running within minutes and be cruising across the sand like travellers have for thousands of years before them.

We offer camel treks in a variety of settings:

• In the Deep Desert's dunes at Merzouga, near Zagora, and at M’Hamid about 9 hours from Marrakech.
• On the beaches and forested coastland of the Atlantic coast near Essaouira 2.5 hours from Marrakech.
• In the High Atlas Mountains less than 1 hour from Marrakech.
• In the Marrakech Palmery just 30 minutes from the city centre.

The initial lurching ascent to standing and the lumbering walking motion may be disconcerting, but there is a handle to hold onto and the saddle easily takes a parent and child, and you’ll find that relaxing and letting your body move with the animal helps enormously. Although a camel’s gait is unusual and not always comfortable, the view of the beautiful landscapes gained from your surprisingly high position is unique and peaceful and it is an experience not to be missed.

Camel riding is a great hit with children and adults alike. Camels are wonderfully aloof animals, and these ships of the desert take on a lumbering pace all of their own, seemingly oblivious to your presence.

Please Note: Naturally Morocco's Camel Treks are only available as part of a package that includes accommodation and transport to the trekking location.