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M'Hamid

M'Hamid lies 100 km south east of Zagora is the point beyond which there are no paved roads, and is of interest primarily for the moderate sized dunes of Erg Lihoudi and good quality desert camps in the dunes.

Overview

M’Hamid is around 9 hours souh of Marrakech over the Southern High Atlas and Northern Sahara desert. It is also accessible from Taroudant (around 8 hours) Both routes go via Ouarzazate.

Once an important market for trans saharan trade, the main attraction is the dunes of Erg Lihoudi which are less touristy and more convenient for travellers arriving from Taroudant or Marrakech than larger Merzouga dunes, further to the east. A longer drive away in the same area are the large Erg Chigaga dunes which are some 300m+ in height and accessible by camel or by 4x4.

Occasional sandstorms can bring travel to a halt. In autumn, at the time of date harvest, flies can be a problem.

Please ensure you are suitably prepared in this region in order to avoid sunstroke – the only well-equiped hospital in the desert is in Ouarzazate located several hours away.

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Chez Le Pacha

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Chez Le Pacha is a magnificent, large traditional earth Kasbah which combines traditional style with comfort and very good facilities, including a beautiful spring-fed swimming pool set in large shady grounds. Set close to the Saharan dunes, it offers comfort to those wanting to experience the desert.

Standard Double Guide Price:

£85 per night, half board Information

3*** Boutique Information

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Experiences

Camel Trekking

Camel trekking into the dunes for a night's stay under canvas in the saharan dunes.

Horse Trekking

A unique opportunity to discover not only the lifestyle of the Touaregs, but also to become one of them for a few days. The desert trek follows a beautiful trail which is divided into two main parts.

Itineraries

09 Medinas, Gorges and Desert

For the more adventurous traveller, experience the kasbahs, beauty of the Atlas Mountains together with the splendour and peace of the dunes, oases, of south east Morocco, before returning for a stay in Marrakech with its historic sites, bustling medina, souks, street entertainers and food sellers more..

10 day prices from £595 per person

10 Marrakech, the Desert and Fez

This itinerary takes the visitor to World Heritage Sites of the Marrakech Medina, Ait Ben Haddou and the Fez Medina as part of trip taking in the Atlas Mountains and the stunning dunes, gorges, oases and kasbahs of the deep desert more..

14 day prices from £770 per person

13 Grand Tour of Morocco

Visit the World Heritage Sites of the Marrakech Medina, Ait Benhaddou, Meknes and the Fez Medina together with the kasbahs of the Atlas Mountains, and the dunes, oases, of south east Morocco more..

28 day prices from £1399 per person

15 Marrakech, Zagora and the Sahara

Experience the beauty of the south of Morocco, the Atlas Mountains, World Heritage site at Ait Benhaddou, desert oases and the splendour and peace of the Saharan dunes at Erg Lihoudi more..

7 day prices from £580 per person

20 Ancient Cities, Desert & Mountains

This exciting itinerary offers a fascinating insight to the ancient city of Fez, the beautiful Sahara Desert region, the World Heritage site city of Marrakech and the superb High Atlas Mountains. more..

Itinerary Price for 13 days from £1670 per person

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