Auberge la Palmeraie

With Auberge de la Palmeraie as a base you can relax and enjoy all that the property has to offer - delicious fresh food, friendly people, comfortable lodgings and a peaceful environment. But also available when staying at Palmeraie is an amazing desert adventure! My seven day booking included a five day trekking desert excursion, following a part of the ancient camel caravan route. If you have thought about visiting the desert then I highly recommend booking with Stephanie and Brahim at Palmeraie. With two expert guides and a couple of pack camels we trekked to the giant dune Erg Chigaga. Three delicious meals a day plus water and tea were provided. A tent is also provided but I recommend camping out under the stars, it is an incredible feeling! Along the way, my guides taught me about the surprising variety of plants and animals that call the desert home, including the elusive Fennec (desert) fox. Save a little space in your pack as there are fossils, minerals, and pottery shards to be found. Each day offered something new to see, shifting sands, rocky plains and unbelievable skies. My trip to Palmeraie and the Moroccan Sahara was the highlight of my six weeks in Morocco. I will simply say, book it, you won't be disappointed. -Scott Cronin