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Camels resting on the sand near palm trees at sunset

M'Hamid El Ghizlane, where the road ends

M'Hamid El Ghizlane is the last village of the Draa Valley, where the paved road ends and the Sahara starts. Its palm groves and its caravan history make it the natural gate to the dunes of Erg Zahar and Erg Chigaga.

Trips that visit this place

Best time to go

Our 8 trips here are planned from October to April.

  1. January: 8 of 8 trips
  2. February: 8 of 8 trips
  3. March: 8 of 8 trips
  4. April: 8 of 8 trips
  5. May: 0 of 8 trips
  6. June: 0 of 8 trips
  7. July: 0 of 8 trips
  8. August: 0 of 8 trips
  9. September: 0 of 8 trips
  10. October: 8 of 8 trips
  11. November: 8 of 8 trips
  12. December: 8 of 8 trips

October to April is the best period; summers are extremely hot.

Guide

How to get there

M'Hamid is about 460 km from Marrakech by road, via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, Ouarzazate and Zagora. A CTM bus links M'Hamid with Marrakech, and our long treks use it for the return.

Ways to visit

Walk in with a camel caravan on a 2- or 4-day trek, drive on to Erg Chigaga with a 4x4, or ride with a nomad guide. Time in the village lets you see the palm groves and the traditional houses.

Around M'Hamid

Nearby on the same routes

Where these trips start

Route collections that go there

Ways to travel

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Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need to visit M'Hamid?

Our trips that visit M'Hamid last from 2 to 13 days. The shortest is 2-Day Desert Trek from M'Hamid, starting in M'Hamid.

How much does a trip to M'Hamid cost?

Our trips visiting M'Hamid start from €250 per person (3-Day 4x4 Erg Chigaga Tour from Marrakech). Each trip page shows its prices per group size.

Can you start a trip to M'Hamid from Marrakech and M'Hamid?

Yes. Our trips that visit M'Hamid start in Marrakech and M'Hamid. The meeting point and pick-up details are on each trip page.

When is the best time to visit M'Hamid?

We plan these trips from October to April.