2 days and 2 nights, full board
2 days and 2 nights, full board
nuit et ½ pension
(repas du soir et petit-déjeuner) :
– sous tente : 15 euros
– en chambre d’hôte : 20 euros
Promotions on stays in our B§B during the winter holidays 2023 from february 4 to march 6
the week starting at 300 euros per personn. All inclusive. Contact us for any information.
For an unforgettable end-of-the-year celebration in the open desert
Christmas 2023 & New Year’s 2023 – 2024 Starting at 250€ per person. All inclusive.
Promotions on stays in our B§B
Winter holidays 2023
from february 4 to march 6
the week starting at 300 euros. All inclusive.
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For an unforgettable year-end celebration
in the open desert
Christmas 2023
New Year’s 2023 – 2024
starting at 250 euros
All of the members of our team were born in the desert where they continue to live to this day. They have extensive experience from accompanying tourists in hikes and treks over many years.
We welcome solo travelers, couples, families, groups of friends and professionals for excursions on foot with camel porters, in 4x4s, or with a combination (accompanied by camels and 4×4). We’re sure that you’ll find a package that suits you!
The material and the baggage is transported either by 4×4 or on camel back. Please note that camels have no problem carrying bags, but they cannot carry suitcases!
We take care of all the setting up of camps and the meal preparation. Experience your amazing desert adventure and leave the rest to us!
Tour in 4x4s
Combination tour: by 4x4 and accompanied by camels
2 day hike on foot accompanied by camels
3 day hike on foot accompanied by camels
4 day hike on foot accompanied by camels
6 day hike on foot accompanied by camels
7 day hike on foot accompanied by camels
• During your trip :
The best seasons to discover southern Morocco are undoubtedly in the spring and autumn.
Temperatures are lower, but beware, the nights are very cool.
Do not forget to pack warm clothes for the evenings around the fire!
Summer is scorching: the thermometer can climb to 50 ° C (122+ °F), and the eastern wind lifts the sand and dries everything in its path.
The months of December, January, and February may be rainy, but the desert is strikingly beautiful after the rain when it blooms and turns green!
• Jet lag :
The time in Morocco is in GMT, and daylight saving time is permanently observed
For example, summer time is 2 hours off with France and 1 hour in winter.
When it is 12 pm in France, it is 10 am in the summer and 11 am in the winter.
• Don’t forget to pack !
-> Two bags (a backpack for hiking and one to leave some of your things on the farm)
-> A good sleeping bag for the cool nights
-> Good walking shoes
-> Spare shoes for down-time
-> Warm clothes for the evening and the night
-> A headdress to protect you from the sun- “chèche” to buy on site
-> Sun protection (suncream and sunglasses)
-> Moist towelettes to stay clean in the desert
-> A flashlight
-> A Swiss army knife
-> A camera
-> The Routard Guide (a must-have!)
-> The Michelin Map Morocco No. 959
-> Your passport
-> Your national and international driving license if necessary
• Merchandise
Be careful with Moroccan “chocolate”!
Cannabis is primarily produced in the northern region, but possession is illegal and can bring serious problems. The general rule, as in other Maghreb countries, is 1 gram = 1 year in prison. This law is strictly enforced!
• Sharp objects
Remember to place scissors, knives, razors, nail clippers, etc. into your checked baggage. This will save you a lot of trouble during airport security checks.
• Medecine and Pharmacies
French doctors have settled in Morocco and many Moroccan doctors did their studies in France. So not to worry— treatment is available if necessary, in quality conditions.
• In M’Hamid, there is a clinic with a doctor and a nurse
They carry anti-venoms in the event of viper bites or scorpion stings. Moroccan pharmacies are generally very well equipped and are found in all cities.
However, if you take any treatment for a medical condition, remember to bring your medication with you, as well as the prescription in the event of a customs inspection.
• Formalities :
Tourists are very well received in Morocco. However, be careful to remain in good standing with the authorities and to behave respectfully.
A visa is not required for EU nationals, but a passport is mandatory. It must be valid and must not expire within three months of the date of your entry into the country.
The duration of your stay is limited to three months, and is renewable once a year.
• Currencies :
Morocco’s currency is the Dirham (DH).
11 DH equals approximately 1€.
Exchange can either be done in your country of origin (but is generally disadvantageous), or when arriving at the airport or in a currency exchange bureau, which are quite common in large cities.
Banks are closed on Sundays and often as early as Saturday at noon.
Take note that on Fridays (the holy prayer day), banks may closer earlier and their hours will vary during the period of Ramadan.
You can also withdraw Dirhams directly from an ATM with your credit card, but be aware of the withdrawal limits abroad as set by your bank.
• Sanitary advice :
The climate of Morocco is quite dry, and thanks to this there are no measures to take in regard to malaria and yellow fever.
However, verify the status of your tetanus, polio and diphtheria vaccinations. This is of the utmost importance!
Beware of the so-called “Tourista” illnesses: Salmonella, Ameobic dysentery, Hepatitis A, and parasites such as Schistosomiasis (Bilharziasis).
Be extremely careful with water, raw vegetables and fruit, eggs, shellfish and ice cream.
Only eat well-cooked meats. This being said, you’ll have no problem with Tajines and Couscous, nor with bananas, oranges and juicy tangerines!
Drink only bottled water and drinks. Favor sparkling water (as it can’t be tampered with) and check that bottles of mineral water are sealed before drinking.
Don’t accept well-water and don’t brush your teeth with it! Or, if you must, boil, purify, and filter it with tablets such as Micropur and water filters such as Katadyn that have resin cartridges.
Do not soak in stagnant water.
Avoid suspect, untreated pools with non-chlorinated water.
Contacts
FRANCE
Isabelle : +33 6 70 40 52 32
SWITZERLAND
Mahjoub : +41 7 74 78 15 29
MOROCCO
Bari : 00212 6 67 69 06 98
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Our traditional, earthen family house has been restored and equipped in consideration of the natural environment that surrounds it.
Here at the gateway to the desert, in the heart of the palm tree grove, charm meets tradition and comfort.
Solar panels heat the water and light the interior and exterior of the house.
The well provides you with the comforts of home (showers, toilets), which you can use during your stay at the B&B, either upon your departure or return from the desert.
We prepare homemade meals on site, using our personal farm products as much as possible. The evenings are soothing and musical, spent round the fire with nomadic singers and musicians.
From the ornamental garden and particularly from the roof terrace, you can contemplate the majestically starry desert sky.
All of our team members were born in the desert where they continue to live to this day. They know it by heart and have accompanied tourists on hikes for years. We guarantee the highest degree of safety as you discover their land, the desert.
Bari
Bari, who speaks French fluently, will be your host at the Palmeraie B&B (Dar A’khal). He has overseen stays and treks in the desert since 1994, providing him with a great deal of experience.
He will be your main guide during your stay as you go on hikes by foot or treks with camels and 4x4s.
Mahjoub
Mahjoub, one of Bari’s brothers, speaks French and spends his time between Switzerland and Morocco.
He is your preferred contact in German, which he speaks and writes fluently.
From his earliest years, he has regularly accompanied groups in the desert for stays, hikes, and treks.
On site, Bari and Mahjoub are accompanied by a team of camel drivers and helpers who regularly assist us. Like Bari and Majoub, they too are Saharan natives and residents.
Isabelle
Bari and Mahjoub introduced their friend and associate, Isabelle, to the desert during several trips beginning in 2009.
She lives and works in France and will provide you with all information in French and English concerning stays and treks. Isabelle is happy to be your primary contact for information and cost estimates.
30 minutes on foot from M’Hamid, the last village before the desert, lies the palm tree grove at A’nkhal. Here under the shade of the palm trees, we warmly welcome you in our B & B, La Palmeraie. We offer multiple packages including stays, excursions, hikes, and treks.
Experience everything the Great Southern Desert has to offer: Hospitality, comfort, safety, traditional culinary art, and a nomad tea ceremony complete with “sand bread”. Discover Saharan culture and its enchanting music, song and dance.
Take your time as you look through our website to prepare your trip.
Consider booking a unique year-end celebration!
We are happy to adapt our offers and packages to suit your needs.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for any information.
FRANCE Isabelle : +33 6 70 40 52 32
SWITZERLAND Mahjoub : +41 7 74 78 15 29
MOROCCO Bari : 00212 6 67 69 06 98
Non-exhaustive list, for informative purposes only.
Show this list of medications to your healthcare provider, as only he or she can advise you according to your state of health, possible allergies, and any potential harmful interactions with any medication you may be on.
• Caution :
If you have any allergies and have an injectable treatment kit (such as Epi-pens, adrenaline or corticosteroids), remember to bring it along with your prescription for it.
• Material and products :
Scissors and a single-use scalpel
Tweezers
20-30 Sterile compresses (30x30cm)
Velpeau type (adhesive wrap) bandages
Adhesive bandages (Urgo type)
2nd Skin type bandages (for blisters on feet)
Saline solution (10 single doses)
Dermal Betadine antiseptic solution: 10 single doses, or one vial (for wound disinfection)
Hexomemide solution: 10/OOO, 1 vial (wet dressing for deep wounds)
Biafine cream, one tube (for skin irritation and sunburns)
Urgoband sports tape (12cm) for compression in case of sports injury
Micropur for water disinfection: box of 100 tablets (1cp for 1 liter)
At the B&B, per day and per person
One night at the B&B
Half-board (dinner and breakfast)
| In a nomad tent | 20 euros |
| In the B&B | 25 euros |
Stays at the B&B with full board (all meals) with desert day hikes on foot or accompanied by camel
| In a nomad tent | 40 euros |
| In the B&B | 45 euros |
Host groups for training sessions and workshops
Full board (all meals)
| At the B&B in nomad tents | 30 euros |
| In rooms at the B&B | 35 euros |
| In the desert, in a fixed encampment | 45 euros |
| Add-on an exploration day | 25 euros |
Hiking in the desert, per day/per person
Hikes: two to eight days or more, on foot accompanied by camels, in nomad tents
| Fixed price | 60 euros |
4×4 Trek (one day and one night) in nomad tents
| 2 people | 130 euros |
| 3 people | 110 euros |
| 4 people | 100 euros |
| 5 people | 90 euros |
| 6 people | 80 euros |
4×4 Trek (three days and two nights) in nomad tents
| 2 people | 360 euros |
| 3 people | 320 euros |
| 4 people | 300 euros |
| 5 people | 280 euros |
| 6 people | 260 euros |
Combined hike and trek (4×4 and with camels), three days and four nights
| 2 people | 320 euros |
| 3 people | 290 euros |
| 4 people | 280 euros |
| 5 people | 270 euros |
| 6 people | 260 euros |
1/2 price for children 4-10 years old. Free for children under 4.
These prices include:
• Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
• Camel rental: to carry your baggage and camping material
• 4×4 rental (only applies for 4×4 treks and tours)
• Guides and camel drivers
• Tent rental and setting up of camps
These prices do not include:
• Vehicle rental outside of our tour offers
• Bottled water (we strongly recommend that you buy it when you leave M’Hamid)
• Personal purchases and tips
We can organize and manage:
• Your transfer to M’Hamid (with a chauffeur)— pricing depends on where you are coming from, just ask us for a quote.
We can provide advice regarding:
• What to do and see in Morocco (outside of the desert). We’re happy to put our experience and knowledge of the country at your service.
We do not manage:
• The organization of the round trip between your country of origin and Morocco.
2 jours / 2 nuits en pension complète