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A path less traveled

The Sahara

Walking through a vast space of the Sahara, watching the landscape changing, as well as meeting other caravans, making tajines on fire, baking fresh bread in hot sands every night, or having lunch in the shade of the palm trees… Altogether this is the beauty and simplicity you can experience on our desert tours into the Sahara.

Our guides understand desert laws and know every path here because their families have been living here for generations. For this reason they will guide you through the desert without any doubt, while allowing you to enjoy the pure experience.

So, you don’t need to look further if you are looking for a safe, responsible way to explore the Sahara.

What’s essential
is invisible to the eye.

Whether you are looking for an adventurous, a romantic, or a spiritual experience – the desert has an answer. In its silent tranquility it becomes clear that there are matters still to be discovered – it is a place of meeting yourself and spending precious time with others.

Constant merging of elements: fire, water, earth and wind is a beautiful spectacle. Being a part of it even only once can be a life-changing experience.

Desert tours: nature

A desert journey grants not only stunning views, but also watching continuous landscape changes. During just a few hour walk you can cross a rocky plateau, an oasis full of palm trees with river meandering between them, and ergs – areas of dunes as high as 300 metres.

The desert is presently still home to about 20 families, living traditional nomadic life. Despite its harsh conditions, it also hosts many unique species.

Ergs, regs, hamadas… types of terrain in the desert

The greatest misconception about the desert is that there is nothing there but sand covering a flat surface stretching to the horizon. The desert is not that monotonous. It has many faces and its landscape is changing every hour when you walk through it.Some of desert...

What animals live in the desert?

The desert is home to many species of birds, camels, desert cats, foxes, mice, spiders, beetles. As not many people live deep in the desert, it became animals' world. While for some of them - like camels - human beings are friends, for others we are just intruders...

Erg Chigaga or Erg Z’har? Natural beauty of our favourite places in the Sahara

A journey to the most spectacular big dunes grants not only stunning views, but also seeing many faces of the Sahara on the way.Walking through unlimited space of the desert means watching continuous changes in the landscape. There is often only a few hour walk...
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Desert – is there really nothing there?

“What do you actually do in the desert?” – ask a friend. “There is nothing there” – add others. Some people even think we must be bored living here… Obviously, they have never visited the Sahara. Since we disagree profoundly, we thought we would share our side of the story.

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Which desert tour to choose: Erg Chigaga or Erg Z’har? Natural beauty of our favourite places in the Sahara

A journey to the most spectacular big dunes grants not only stunning views, but also seeing many faces of the Sahara on the way.

Desert
cuisine & culture

In course of centuries of living in demanding climate of the Sahara, nomadic tribes learnt to support each other and praise merits of life. One of them is developed cuisine.

Food in the desert is simple – as simple is living here – and at the same time delicious, worth celebrating. In these exceptional conditions people have developed recipes based mostly on meat and vegetables.

Desert tour etiquette: kindness

In demanding climate of the Sahara desert human kindness is the highest virtue. Everyone you meet on your way is your friend, whether you participate in a desert tour, or have been living here since birth. Everybody is your friend on a desert tour We just stopped to...

How to say hello in the desert

The ritual of greeting is one of the most consistent in rich culture of the Moroccan Sahara. For an European exchanging a dozen or so adverbs with the same meaning may seem long and unnecessary, but for a nomad it’s absolutely crucial to start any further...

How to buy a good tajine

To make a good meal you need a good dish first. Make sure you buy a right one for your needs.There are two main kinds of tajines: clay and metal ones. Clay tajines - amazingly beautiful, often painted in traditional designs – are great souvenir that will make you...

Morrocan mint tea – the ultimate treat

It is not possible to travel Morocco without at least few glasses of tea every day. It’s like visiting France without a glass of wine or Italy without ice creamTea in the desert is everywhere. Any occasion and lack of occasion is good to make one. When I first arrived...

The longest lunch ever

When a nomadic family comes for lunch, don’t be surprised if they show up before noon and leave after sunset, taking time for a little nap in the meantimeThis is how it goes: straight after breakfast the family comes from the village. A colourful, singing group...

How to make tajine?

There are numerous combinations of ingredients in tajines made by different chefs, in many regions in Morocco. Even tajine made by the same person tastes different every day.There are some basics, which, when followed, guarantee a delicious dinner. First one is tajine...

Nomadic cuisine

In demanding natural conditions people have developed recipes that allow to cook on the fire, often in one dish – tajine or a big pot.The clue to an exquisite meal here are spices. The ingredients - vegetables and meat - are generally accessible all around the world,...
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Desert culture: the longest lunch ever

When a nomadic family comes for lunch, don’t be surprised if they show up before noon and leave after sunset, taking time for a little nap in the meantime.

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How to say ‘hello’ in the desert

The ritual of greeting is one of the most consistent in rich culture of the Moroccan Sahara. For an European exchanging a dozen or so adverbs with the same meaning may seem long and unnecessary, but for a nomad it’s absolutely crucial to start any further conversation.

Desert tours & Camp Chraika

In the heart of DreamTeam Caravan company lies our home – Desert Camp Chraika, a place where our desert trips start and to which we return. It’s located a 15 minute walk from village M’hamid, in the area of small dunes.

Our clay huts with comfy beds and traditional Saharawi decoration will keep you cool in the day and warm at night. Delicious Moroccan breakfast is always provided and included in the price of stay.

Desert Camp Chraika

Started 13 years ago from just one small tent, Desert Camp Chraika gradually grew into a proper base camp for any trip deeper in the desert.With its 6 huts, 15 beds, new toilettes and showers, solar powered electricity in each locked room, volleyball playground,...

Agata Orowiecka-Khidouma

Cultural anthropologist, journalist with years of experience in organizing trips and running B&B’s. Originally from Warsaw, Poland, travelled all over the world for many years, staying for longer in north Scotland, India and now - Morocco.The desert became her...

Mohamed Khidouma – Chraika

Chraika is the spirit and heart of DreamTeam. Fire starter and fire keeper. A man with the vision and a great cook. Also known as Chef Moha. Chraika always knew what he wanted: to live a simple, happy life and spend good time with people. He knows every path, every...
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Mohamed Khidouma

The spirit and heart of DreamTeam. Also known as Chraika or Chef Moha. Fire starter and fire keeper. A man with the vision.

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Agata Orowiecka—Khidouma

Cultural anthropologist, journalist, traveler with years of experience in hospitality. Originally from Warsaw, Poland, travelled all over the world for many years, staying for longer in north Scotland, India and now – Morocco.

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Desert Camp Chraika

20 years ago, when Mohamed Khidouma started to build Desert Camp Chraika it consisted of just one small tent. But thanks to his determination the place gradually grew into a proper base camp where we start and finish our desert tours.

Your desert story starts here.

Desert
tours

Whether you wish to spend a romantic night under the starry sky,  learn how to survive in the desert, get acquainted with nomadic culture, learn to cook traditional dishes, or perhaps you just wish to spend some quality time with yourself and your loved ones – regardless of an intention you come with, the desert holds an answer.

We specialize in organizing desert trips and planning itineraries for Southern Morocco, where we cooperate with co-working guides.

PLAN YOUR DESERT TOUR

Each desert tour by DreamTeam Caravan is all-inclusive and fully equipped. We usually start and finish our camel trekking and jeep safaris at our base camp near M'hamid - Desert Camp Chraika. We are more than happy to share what we consider luxuries of this place –...

HOW TO PACK & WHEN TO COME

Tips and travel advice are priceless when you travel to a place for the first time. Here you will find some basic recommendations about how to pack and when to come. For more, please feel free to contact us! When to come? Best time to come is October, November,...
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PLAN YOUR DESERT TOUR

All our trips are individually tailored, all-inclusive and fully equipped. We are more than happy to share what we consider luxuries of this place: space and silence, beauty of wild nature and unique culture. Below you will find examples and average costs.

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HOW TO PACK & WHEN TO COME

When you travel to a place for the first time, tips and travel advice are certainly priceless. It is equally important to know when to visit a place and to plan well what to take. Therefore, we collected some basic recommendations based on your questions. Here you will find basic information about how to pack and when to come to the excursion into the Sahara. For more, please feel free to contact us!

Contact Us

Agata Orowiecka-Khidouma & Mohamed Khidouma


+48 789 086 459

+212 645 020 842
info@dreamteamcaravan.com

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How to get
to Desert Camp Chraika?

Desert Camp Chraika is located a 15 minute walk south from M’hamid. The village is well connected to major cities: Marrakech and Agadir. If you travel by bus, there are detailed schedules on companies’ websites: ctm.ma and supratours.ma. The buses are air-conditioned, with seat location and comfortable, usually with two stops for meals on the way.

You will find both direct connections to M’hamid and to Zagora, a town 90 km before M’hamid. In Zagora it is easy to get a shared taxi from a taxi stand, called ‘mahata’. We can also arrange a taxi or a pick-up for you.

Whether travel by bus or a car, we recommend to include some overnight stays on the way. Since there are beautiful places to see here, and we are more than happy to help you planning. The nearest airport is Zagora (OZG) where local companies fly.