The transhumance: Trek and life of the Nomadic Shepherds

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A experience of a lifetime: follow a family of nomadic shepherds and share their lifestyle during their 15-day journey moving the cattle from the desert towards colder lands in the North. Trek on the Jbel Saghro mountain range and Ighil Mgoun in the Atlas while participating in a practice as old as humanity.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Experience the transhumance in first person, a practice as old as human being.
    • Trek during 11 days through the Jbel Saghro mountain range and Ighil Mgoun, both with summits above 4,000m.
    • Share everyday life with a nomadic shepherd family, learn about leading the cattle and other customs practised for centuries.
    • Enjoy the contrasts of Morocco between the desertic lands and the green valleys.
    • Start and finish your trip in Marrakech, an imperial bustling city, wander through its alleys and the famous Jemaa el Fna market, busy with storytellers and snake charmers.

What's this trip about?

    A experience of a lifetime: follow a family of nomadic shepherds and share their lifestyle during their 15-day journey moving the cattle from the desert towards colder lands in the North. Trek on the Jbel Saghro mountain range and Ighil Mgoun in the Atlas while participating in a practice as old as humanity.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMarrakech
End CityMarrakech

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • 14 breakfast, all meals (lunch and dinners) during the trek, except for Marrakech.
    • 2 nights in a Riad in Marrakech, 12 nights wild camping.
    • Local guide: certified mountain leader.
    • All transports between destination and from/to nomad family in a Rug&Rock minibus with air-con.
    • Financial protection in accordance with The Package Travel regulation

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in captivating Marrakech and night at a traditional riad

Meal: Breakfast

You can arrive at anytime to Marrakech airport where you will be picked up. Marrakech is a bustling mercantile city that will also be your last stop at the end of your adventure. Its iconic Jamaa Fna square is still busy with storytellers, snake...

Day 2: Transfer to Saghro mountains to meet the nomad shepherd family

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You will be transferred from Marrakech to the region where your host nomad family spent the Winter. You will meet all the family members and the cattle. They are preparing for departure and you will join in the preparations for...

Day 3 – 13: Trekking and sharing nomad everyday life towards the colder lands of the North

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek with the nomads through the Saghro mountains range and then M’Goun, natural wall of the Sahara desert, while you share their everyday life, leading the cattle, preparing food and cooking, and installing your khaima tents. ...

Day 14: Transfer back to Marrakech to explore the city and enjoy a well-deserved rest

Meal: Breakfast

You will be transferred back to Marrakech where you will spend the night in your traditional Riad. You can explore the city if you still feel strong enough or rest after an intense and exciting journey.

Day 15: A final day in Marrakech

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast will be served at the riad on this final day of the tour. There will be transfers to the airport arranged according to flight schedules, and plenty to explore in the city if you have time before your departure!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,222
Price per day$81
Last Updated: 1/11/2022

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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What's excluded

    • Flights
    • Meals other than stated
    • Travel insurance
    • Tips
    • Drinks
    • Allow £5-8 for each meal not included.

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