Morocco Family Adventure - Les Petits Caravanniers

Camel trekking in the desert and sleeping out under the stars - Family adventure with French and English families - Traditional camel caravan on the edge of the Sahara - The magic and mystery of Marr

This super bi-lingual family trekking holiday starts out beyond the Atlas Mountains amongst the palm-fringed oases of the Draa Valley. Here, we meet our Berber crew and their team of camels and set out on a 4-day trek on the edge of the great Sahara Desert. Travelling in the traditional way of the camel caravan, our route will take us across high sand dunes to isolated villages and rock ridge viewpoints. Sleeping out in the desert, meeting Saharan dwellers and hunting for fossils, this is an enchanting experience for the whole family. We are running this unique trip with a mix of English and French families - a great way for youngsters to make international friends and develop or practice language skills. The trip also includes time for sightseeing in the wonderful city of Marrakech where the evening entertainment is still provided by jugglers, acrobats and story-tellers. All the dates for this trip match with school term breaks in different parts of the country so everyone should have the opportunity to join this special English/French family adventure.

We also offer some fantastic extensions which you can enjoy after your trek, or if why not spend a few extra nights in the enchanting cities of Marrakech or Essaouira at a Moroccan Riad. View our website for more details.

Trip Guide
Is it for you? Suitable for children age 6 and up.
KE have teamed up with our French partners Allibert trekking, to present this bi-lingual family trek. English and French families will travel together providing the opportunity to learn or improve in each others language in the context of a great adventure. This is a camping trip where camels carry all of our equipment. During each day's walk you need only carry what you require that day. The trekking itinerary should be easily within the capabilities of regular walkers and has been specifically chosen with children in mind. The trip involves trekking through the desert in a traditional camel caravan where there is the opportunity from time to time to ‘rest' from the walking by riding on the camels. We will be walking for up to 5 hours each day at a leisurely pace with plenty of time for stops to explore the desert, examine the rock art, search for fossils etc. The trip is suitable for children of 6 years and upwards.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1: Arrive Marrakech where we are met by a KE representative. Comlimentary transfer to group hotel. KE Land Only package services start with overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: After breakfast, we drive to Tamsahlte via the Draa Valley. We meet the camels and crew and there may be time for a quick camel ride before dinner! Fixed camp.

Day 3: We trek with the camels through a volcanic landscape, ascending a descending a couple of low passes. There are views of desert and mountains, and the chance to see rock art. Camp near Ait Ouazzik.

Day 4: Visit the kasbah of Ait Ouazzik, then trek through a gorge to Imi n'Ouarg. Camp near the village of Amred.

Day 5: Camel trekking through the heart of the desert, across the dunes of Barghou, to camp at Foum Tizza.

Day 6: Cross the mountain of Saredrar searching for fossils as we go. We are now truly in a Saharan landscape - surrounded by mountains and dunes. Fixed camp with showers at the foot of the mountain.

Day 7: Return drive to Marrakech via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, and check in to the group hotel. Rest of the day is free. Another chance to visit the remarkable Djemaa el-Fna.

Day 8: KE Land Only package services end after breakfast. Complimentary airport transfers are provided.

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Accommodation Details

During this trip the group will spend 2 nights at a comfortable family orientated hotel in Marrakech. There are 5 nights camping on the trip. On the first and last night of trek this will be at a comfortable fixed camp with basic facilities. The other three nights will be in a Caravanniers' camp made up each day in the desert. Mattresses are provided at each camp. All family members should take a 4 season sleeping bag for the camping nights. This will be carried along with your main luggage by the camels.