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Explore the Sahara Desert from November 4 to November 16, 2024 (13 days / 11 nights).
Embark on a transformative walking journey in the Sahara Desert in Morocco, in a small group led by Laurent de Rauglaudre, in the autumn of 2024, featuring personal development workshops.
3,299.00$ – 3,538.00$
RELAXATION AND REJUVENATION
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
SPIRITUAL WALK
MODERATE +
Experience the nomadic life of the desert and rediscover the power and wisdom of silence. An excursion into another universe where time stands still, and all our usual reference points fade away to make room for a new inner reality. Walking in silence in the desert is one of the highest forms of meditation that exists. This walk allows us to connect with our limits and resources deep within ourselves. We invite you to experience it in the magnificent universe of the Sahara Desert and discover Moroccan culture.
Spending a few days on foot in the Sahara is an opportunity to experience a different relationship with oneself, with inner dialogue. Beyond the silence of the desert, the guide offers workshops to unload some life burdens: talking circles, symbolic acts, Toltec agreements, role-playing. These workshops delve into the heart of life stories. They are optional.
Highlights
– Couscous in the family home of our guide, Mohamed
– Berber songs and percussion around the evening fire, under the starry sky
– Excursion to the Valley of Roses ($)
Additional Features
– Supervision by a team of professionals: expedition guide, camel drivers, cook
– Personal growth workshops throughout the journey
Laurent has always been drawn to deserts around the world. He crossed the Sahara by car in 1985. After an international career in IT, he started his consulting business at the age of 42. As a coach, trainer, and seminar facilitator, he discovered initiatory walks in the desert in 2009 through two Belgian coaches, themselves inspired by a Quebecois. Since 2015, Laurent has been guiding groups of people in this hotel with 3000 stars and endless sands, all seeking meaning and disconnection, with participants who want to leave some burdens in the dunes. Laurent’s website: [https://www.consultant-libre.com/](https://www.consultant-libre.com/)
Meet in the early evening at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (Montreal) for a flight to Marrakech via Casablanca with Royal Air Maroc (or similar).
Arrival in Marrakech and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and free time to explore the city with our local guides. Dinner. Marrakech is an imperial city and the tourist capital of Morocco. The snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains form a crown around the most beautiful palm grove in Morocco. Marrakech, known as “the red city,” sits at the heart of this emerald. Its flamboyant, ochre city walls encircle colorful souks, the famous Jemaa-el-Fna square, and palaces hidden behind tall walls. The southern medina is captivating and enchanting. Dinner. Overnight stay.
After breakfast, transfer by minibus to Zagora. A 7-hour journey through the magnificent landscapes of the Atlas Mountains and the Draa Valley. Lunch on the way. Tea ritual and dinner at Mohamed’s family home, our local guide. Overnight stay at a hotel in Zagora.
After breakfast at the hotel, depart by 4×4 to the desert. Lunch on the way. Meet the camel drivers and camels at our starting point for the beginning of the camel trek. Set up our first bivouac for our first night in the desert, including a workshop on mindful walking preparation. Dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart with the camp, camels, and guides into the desert. Lunch and nap along the route in the shade of Tamarisk trees, and stop the caravan to set up the camp before sunset. Dinner by lantern and candlelight with dance and drumming.
After breakfast, enjoy a day of rest in the heart of the desert to rejuvenate. Lunch will be served during the day. Dinner. Overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart with the camp, camels, and guides into the desert. Lunch and nap along the route in the shade of Tamarisk trees, and stop the caravan to set up the camp before sunset. Dinner by lantern and candlelight with dance and drumming.
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we will leave the desert via the village of Foum Zguid. Lunch on the way. Return to Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Experience a traditional hammam (Oriental spa).
Breakfast at the hotel. Optional 4×4 excursion to the Valley of Roses or a relaxing day in Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight stay.
Transfer to Ouarzazate airport for your return flight to Montreal with a layover in Casablanca.
**Itinerary subject to change – Exclusive tour, all rights reserved**
Price
Early booking: $3,299/person (double occupancy). Early bird discount of $100 if registered before July 4, 2024.
Regular price: $3,399/person (double occupancy)
Single room supplement: $239 (**Based on availability – Limited quantity **)
* Spiritours offers the possibility of matching. If we are unable to match you, Spiritours will assume the additional costs for registrations made more than 60 days before departure but reserves the right to match you during the trip if necessary.
* All prices are based on the exchange rate in effect on June 30, 2023.
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES
Round trip flights Montreal / Marrakesh and Ouarzazate / Montreal with Royal Air Maroc
4 nights in 3* hotels (double occupancy)
7 nights in desert camps (individual tents)
3 meals a day except for dinner on day 12
Unlimited spring water
Services of a Spiritours guide
Services of desert guides with camel drivers and a cook
Local transportation
All taxes
THIS PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Travel insurance (see registration form)
Alcoholic beverages
Tips of approximately $100USD to $150USD per person for desert guides
Personal expenses
Meals on board and baggage check
Optional excursion to the Valley of Roses
Contribution to the Travel Agents’ Customer Compensation Fund (TACCF): $3.50 per $1000
*Spiritours holds a Quebec permit.
Registration
Registration deadline: September 4, 2024 (60 days before departure or when the maximum number of passengers is reached). Possibility to register after this date, additional fees may apply.
To register: You can register on our website (see the top of the trip webpage, on the right) or download and fill out the PDF form and send it to us with your $750 deposit. Please register as soon as possible as space is limited. Please include a photocopy of your passport (for international travel) with your registration.
Travel insurance: For travel insurance, contact us to find out your rate.
Number of participants Minimum 8 – Maximum 15
Documentation required: All Canadian travelers to Morocco must have a passport valid for six months after the planned return date. No visa required for Canadian and French citizens.
For more information, please contact:
Nadine Robillard
(514) 374-7965, ext. 205
nadine@spiritours.com
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Read this article to learn more about Morocco and the Sahara.
How do we go to the bathroom in the Moroccan desert?
There are no dry toilets in the desert. You must find a secluded/more intimate place, such as behind a dune. We recommend bringing brown paper bags (biodegradable) to dispose of your toilet paper after use, which we burn at the end of the day.
Do we sleep under the stars during nights in the desert?
You have two options: sleep in a Berber tent or in an individual tent.
How can I maintain personal hygiene in the desert?
We suggest bringing wet wipes for daily cleaning. Note that the desert air is dry, so we sweat less. Some sports or outdoor shops also sell soap sheets, which can be a good alternative.
Is the water drinkable?
The Berber team provides us with sufficient drinking water. We fill individual water bottles every morning and during walking breaks.
Should I get hiking boots or walking shoes for the trip?
It’s a matter of personal choice. Some people prefer walking with ankle-supporting boots, which can be warmer. Others prefer walking with good hiking shoes or comfortable sport sandals with socks.
Do I need to be fit to join this trip?
We walk approximately 5 hours a day at a fairly slow pace, and the campsite moves every day. If needed, there is always the option to take a break on a camel, but there aren’t enough camels for all clients as they need to transport equipment and luggage. However, you should be able to walk about 2-3 hours without any problems for several consecutive days. We cross rocky deserts and sand dunes.
NOTE:
As we move according to the whims of nature, the excursion must be adapted accordingly. Every day, the camp is moved, and we walk between four and five hours. The walk is slow and silent to allow introspection while contemplating breathtaking landscapes with the sound of the wind and Berber songs that camel drivers sometimes offer us.
A camel is always available to allow you to take a break. Each day begins with a beautiful sunrise breakfast. In the evening, a short meditation session will be offered to relax, recover from the walk, and mentally prepare for the sharing experience of the day, preceding the delicious dinner prepared by Mohamed and his team, to be enjoyed under a magnificent starry sky.
At night, various options are available to you; the large Berber tent can accommodate 10 people, and you can also sleep in small individual tents or under the stars. We offer preparatory meetings before each departure. Additionally, we propose group sharing meetings about a month after the return.
I have often dreamed of a long walk in the desert. What attracted me to this camel trek is the idea of walking in time rather than distance: someone suggested putting the watch at the bottom of the luggage. The perfect recipe to lose my bearings! Living the fullness of these moments with complete trust, thanks to a team of experienced, generous, and above all, respectful guides. Waking up to the sounds of Berber songs, tasting food perfectly suited to our activities, feeling immense gratitude towards the camels that lighten our load… I have often dreamed of a long walk in the desert: and I dream of going back! Inch Allah!
– Johanne L., Pierrefonds, QC
The beauty of the landscape and the cities visited. The welcome and the song of the Berbers. The opportunity to reflect in this unique space conducive to rediscovering oneself and communing with others. Everything was perfect and fabulous.
– Brigitte L., QC
The desert was an opportunity for me to take the time for intensive introspection, thanks to the care of our Berber guides, so attentive and generous with themselves. The desert is ideal for a complete experience of letting go, which happens naturally in a place that is very rich and filled with hope and serene energy. For me, the desert experience has been the most powerful and significant sharing so far in my life. An open-mindedness without limits, without judgment but rather intensely welcoming, comforting, and liberating.
– Josée G., Sherbrooke, QC.
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