Private Tour
Hike & Overnight With Nomads Families
Overview
Available languages
20 hours
Mobile ticket
Unlike typical tours, you trek 14 km (two 7 km hikes) through rugged canyons and prehistoric trails, guided by experts, with no tourist polish—just pure nature. The overnight stay with Morocco’s last nomads in caves or tents isn’t pre-booked; we arrive with donkeys, sleeping bags, and food, welcomed spontaneously into their homes. You’ll share their meals, stories, and daily life—grazing animals, fetching water—offering an intimate, unfiltered cultural immersion. The untouched Dades Valley views from the canyon rim, paired with a sunset and starry night alongside these families, create a rare blend of adventure and heritage. It’s not just a trip—it’s a journey into a vanishing world, blending physical challenge with profound human connection.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Monkey Finger
Meet our guide for a 7 km hike (2 hr) through Dades Canyon—cliffs, canyons, and canyoning. Climb 1 hr to the rim for a stunning Dades Valley view. Watch sunset with nomads in caves, sharing dinner and stories. Sleep in tents or caves (we bring sleeping bags, food, donkeys). Wake to fresh bread, breakfast, and nomads’ daily life—grazing, water, wood. Hike 7 km back (2 hr) via Dinosaur Footprints Trail, spotting ancient traces. Total: 14 km. Included: Guide, two hikes (7 km each), dinner, breakfast, overnight with nomads, cultural immersion, donkey transport. Duration: 18-20 hr (3:00 PM to mid-morning).
Dades Gorges
Sunset & Overnight with Nomads As the sun sets, settle in to watch a stunning sunset alongside a nomadic family who call this rugged land home. Living in natural caves with their animals, these nomads offer a rare window into Morocco’s ancient traditions. Our team arrives with sleeping bags, food, and donkeys to carry supplies—no pre-booked stays here, just a spontaneous and authentic connection. The nomads warmly welcome you into their caves, sharing their hospitality, stories, and way of life. Enjoy a simple, heartfelt dinner prepared by your hosts, then choose to sleep in a tent under the stars or inside a cave for a peaceful night beneath a dazzling starry sky. Morning with the Nomads Awake to the scent of fresh nomadic bread baked over an open fire, paired with a traditional breakfast. Watch the nomads start their day—grazing animals, fetching water, and gathering wood—offering an intimate look at their timeless routines.
What‘s Included
Overnight sleep with nomads (caves or tents, sleeping bags provided)
Water
Two guided hikes
Dinner
Cultural visits
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
Tips
Lunch
Pickup points
Riad Dream Dades
Gorges du Dades, 14 Km Route Des Gorge Dades Tamellalt Morocco
Auberge Oued Dades
Km 15 Gorges Du Dades Boumalne Dades Morocco
Riad Rihana
Gorges Du Dades, A 16 Km De Boumalne Dades Boumalne Dades Morocco
Eden Boutique Hotel
Gorges Du Dades Tamellalt Morocco
Options
Hike & Overnight With Nomads Families
Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sleeping and eating with nomads
toos12,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 2 sisters 68 and 64 did this trip with guide Youssef.He was great.What a beautiful trip the walk along the Monkey fingers.arrived after 4 hours of walking with the nomads we were very hospitable received.This trip should make everyone who is on vacation in Morocco. gewelfig.Dan we realize again in what luxury we live.so if you ask me j an absolute must go there with Youssef
Amazing local experience
alexandrapL1269JC,,Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience for all of us! We had 2 guides that spoke good English and they were both great with the kids. The canyon scramble was very fun with beautiful views and when the kids were tired they could ride on the donkey. Staying in the cave at the shepherd's camp was an eye opener for all especially with the kids. We were lucky to have visited when there were 11 baby goats to play with.
An Authentic Experience with Youseff Among the Berber Nomads
Miripu,,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I first got in touch with Anir, who then introduced us to Youseff, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Youseff took us on a one-night, two-day journey, offering an authentic experience with the Berber nomads. After trekking through gorges and valleys, we reached the caves of the Berber nomads, where we slept and shared meals with them. Youseff was an excellent guide, always available and ready to answer all our questions. We formed a strong bond with him and hope to meet him again in the future. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a deep and genuine journey. THANK YOU!
Crazy Experience, Dades Gorges and Monkey Fingers
M8041KXbarbaram,,Nov 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The owner of the guesthouse where we sleep, Anir, organized the whole trip, and to say it was beautiful is simplistic... probably our best experience since we were in Morocco! We did a four-hour trek (I can't say very easy, but neither can I), saw crazy places and ate at the guide's house. Youssef, the guide who accompanied us, was very kind and super helpful, even to console us in moments of discouragement and help us when we found ourselves in difficulty. A perfect day❤️ We can't wait to come back for a longer trek! Tip: comfortable shoes and waterproof pants, they will be useful, trust me!
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