{"id":205,"date":"2019-08-08T15:37:04","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T15:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/?p=205"},"modified":"2023-03-08T16:37:39","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T16:37:39","slug":"camel-trekking-in-morocco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/camel-trekking-in-morocco\/","title":{"rendered":"Camel trekking in Morocco"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Camel-trekking-in-Morocco-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Camel trekking in Morocco\" class=\"wp-image-1963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Camel-trekking-in-Morocco-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Camel-trekking-in-Morocco-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Camel-trekking-in-Morocco-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Camel-trekking-in-Morocco.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Camel trekking in Morocco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For many foreign travelers, camel trekking in Morocco from Marrakech is the first contact they have with Morocco, as it is the main city at the tourist level. That is why camel riding or trekking in Marrakech has become one of the most requested services by visitors to the city, so in this article, we tell you some details you should know about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/camel-trekking-in-morocco\/#Camel_rides_to_another_level\" >Camel rides to another level<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/camel-trekking-in-morocco\/#What_is_camel_trekking_in_Morocco\" >What is camel trekking in Morocco?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/camel-trekking-in-morocco\/#What_is_the_best_time_for_camel_trekking_in_Morocco\" >What is the best time for camel trekking in Morocco?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/camel-trekking-in-morocco\/#Do_I_need_any_experience_to_go_camel_trekking_in_Morocco\" >Do I need any experience to go camel trekking in Morocco?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/camel-trekking-in-morocco\/#What_should_I_wear_for_camel_trekking_in_Morocco\" >What should I wear for camel trekking in Morocco?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/camel-trekking-in-morocco\/#Is_it_safe_to_go_camel_trekking_in_Morocco\" >Is it safe to go camel trekking in Morocco?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/camel-trekking-in-morocco\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_camel_trekking_in_Morocco\" >What are the benefits of camel trekking in Morocco?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/camel-trekking-in-morocco\/#Are_there_age_restrictions_for_camel_trekking_in_Morocco\" >Are there age restrictions for camel trekking in Morocco?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/camel-trekking-in-morocco\/#What_are_some_popular_camel_trekking_destinations_in_Morocco\" >What are some popular camel trekking destinations in Morocco?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/camel-trekking-in-morocco\/#Is_it_possible_to_ride_a_camel_in_Marrakech\" >Is it possible to ride a camel in Marrakech?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/camel-trekking-in-morocco\/#Are_there_any_cultural_sensitivities_to_remember_while_camel_trekking_in_Morocco\" >Are there any cultural sensitivities to remember while camel trekking in Morocco?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_camel_trekking_in_Marrakech\"><\/span>What is camel trekking in Marrakech?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Camel trekking in Morocco and Marrakech are tours and trips designed for tourists of this city, but today they are not the most comfortable and practical means of transport. For this, there is already the small taxi, the Grand taxi, or the urban buses. Usually, these walks take place in palm groves or open spaces on the outskirts of the city, which evoke the arid desert environment, and have limited durations, between one and two hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Camel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">camel riding<\/a> in Marrakech becomes an interesting experience in itself for those who want to know this beautiful animal: a Camelus dromedarius, that is, a dromedary, which differs from the Asian camels (Camelus bactrianus ) because it only has a hump. It is one of the most fascinating animals for reasons as surprising as its ability to endure without drinking water (they can walk more than 150 km without doing so), to detect water (tens of kilometers), and to drink water at once (more than 130 liters of a stroke). In addition, it accumulates fat in the hump to have energy reserves in the extreme situations in which it develops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A champion of survival that, if you want to meet him in person in Marrakech, we will help you find him. Our agency organizes customized trips with personalized services, and this one can be part of yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camel_rides_to_another_level\"><\/span>Camel rides to another level<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand the true function of these animals, it is important to remember the name popularly received: the &#8216;desert horses&#8217;. That is their natural habitat. To live a real experience, it&#8217;s necessary to go throughout it, where the camels are still used as the most efficient and ecological means of transport to travel kilometers in the middle of the desert dunes, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/merzouga-desert\/\">Merzouga Sahara desert<\/a>, and reach a Berber camp where there is not even the power grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is precisely what IdealMoroccotours offers in the tour packages, including one or several days in the desert. Therefore, camel riding in Marrakech can be a good solution for those who travel to this city and do not have much time for excursions or large displacements. But if you can escape to the desert with an excursion from this city or as part of a larger circuit, it will be a decision you will not regret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you want to have a camel trekking in Morocco trip, first take into account the conditions in which they are, since many of these animals are exploited and are not in good condition, so if you have any suspicion that this is the case, we recommend choosing another type of excursion or looking for another one where they are well attended. We always advise our clients not to participate in activities that involve animals, but if this is a requirement, at least check the conditions of these animals. In all our tours, we offer transfers in <a href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/desert-tour-morocco-4x4\/\">4 \u00d7 4 alternatives<\/a> to the walks in dromedaries.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1678178975559\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_camel_trekking_in_Morocco\"><\/span>What is camel trekking in Morocco?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Camel trekking is a guided tour on the back of a camel through the Sahara Desert in Morocco.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1678178996520\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_time_for_camel_trekking_in_Morocco\"><\/span>What is the best time for camel trekking in Morocco?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The best time for camel trekking in Morocco is during the cooler months, from October to April.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1678179043712\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_any_experience_to_go_camel_trekking_in_Morocco\"><\/span>Do I need any experience to go camel trekking in Morocco?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, you don&#8217;t need any experience. Our guides will provide all the necessary instructions to ensure your safety and comfort.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1678179054520\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_wear_for_camel_trekking_in_Morocco\"><\/span>What should I wear for camel trekking in Morocco?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Wear comfortable and loose-fitting clothing, a sun hat, sunglasses, and closed-toe shoes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1678179081120\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_go_camel_trekking_in_Morocco\"><\/span>Is it safe to go camel trekking in Morocco?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, it is safe to go camel trekking in Morocco as long as you follow your guide&#8217;s instructions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1678292918252\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_camel_trekking_in_Morocco\"><\/span>What are the benefits of camel trekking in Morocco?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It lets you experience the country&#8217;s stunning natural beauty and learn about its culture.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1678292918922\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_age_restrictions_for_camel_trekking_in_Morocco\"><\/span>Are there age restrictions for camel trekking in Morocco?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, most tour operators have age restrictions, and children under a certain age may not be allowed to participate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1678292919929\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_popular_camel_trekking_destinations_in_Morocco\"><\/span>What are some popular camel trekking destinations in Morocco?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Sahara Desert, Merzouga, and Zagora are some of the most popular destinations.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1678292920962\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_to_ride_a_camel_in_Marrakech\"><\/span>Is it possible to ride a camel in Marrakech?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Riding a camel in Marrakech is possible, but it&#8217;s not recommended as the city streets can be crowded and noisy.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1678292922058\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_cultural_sensitivities_to_remember_while_camel_trekking_in_Morocco\"><\/span>Are there any cultural sensitivities to remember while camel trekking in Morocco?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, it&#8217;s important to respect the local customs and dress modestly while interacting with the locals.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many foreign travelers, camel trekking in Morocco from Marrakech is the first contact they have with Morocco, as it is the main city at the tourist level. 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