Desert Legacy Tours

Booking Terms & Conditions

Draft: to be reviewed by the company before publication.

These Booking Terms & Conditions govern the contractual relationship between Desert Legacy Tours SARL (also trading as Voyage Desert Mhamid) and any person booking an excursion, circuit, trek, bivouac camp or any other stay offered on this website. In short: a booking is firm once we confirm it in writing and receive the deposit; prices are in euros; the deposit is non-refundable except in cases of force majeure; and Moroccan law applies. Any booking implies full acceptance of these terms.

Last updated: August 2026 (adapted from the French general terms of sale).

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Retraite Yoga Desert marocain
Flexible, 3 to 7 days From M'Hamid

Yoga Retreats in the Moroccan Sahara: Join a Retreat or Bring Your Group

Practise yoga where the silence is total: in the dunes and palm groves around M'Hamid El Ghizlane. We host retreats led by guest teachers and organise the complete desert logistics for yoga teachers who want to bring their own students: camps, meals, camels, transport and local nomad guides. Choose a fixed camp, an itinerant camel trek or a tailor-made programme, from September to April.

Price on request
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1 day / 0 nights From Marrakech

Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech: Atlantic Coast, Medina & Argan Route

Swap the heat of Marrakech for the ocean breeze of Essaouira, the old Mogador. We pick you up at your riad at 8:00, drive through the argan country and leave you free to explore the white-and-blue medina, the fishing port, the ramparts and the artisans' workshops at your own pace. Return to Marrakech around 19:00, no overnight needed.

Price on request
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Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip from Marrakech: Falls, Monkeys & Swimming
1 day / 0 nights From Marrakech

Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip from Marrakech: Falls, Monkeys & Swimming

Spend a refreshing day at the Ouzoud waterfalls, among the highest in Morocco at over 100 m. Meet the Barbary macaques on the cliffs, follow the shaded trail under century-old olive trees to the foot of the falls, enjoy a traditional lunch to the sound of the water and, in the warm season, swim in the natural pools before driving back to Marrakech.

Price on request
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Circuit 2 jours au départ de Ouarzazate vers Erg Chegaga en 4x4
2 days / 1 night From Ouarzazate

2-Day Erg Chigaga Desert Tour from Ouarzazate by 4x4

The fastest way to reach the great dunes of Erg Chigaga from Ouarzazate. Drive down the Draa Valley, visit Tamegroute's Koranic library and potteries, ride a camel at M'Hamid and watch the sunset from the dunes before a night at a comfortable nomad camp. Return by the dry Lake Iriqui, Foum Zguid and the carpet cooperative of Taznakht: a full loop with no backtracking.

From €250 per person
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Trek Désert Maroc 2 Jours au Départ de M'Hamid
2 days / 1 night From M'Hamid

2-Day Sahara Camel Trek from M'Hamid to Sidi Naji

The shortest way to taste nomad life. Walk from M'Hamid through the palm grove to the shrine of Sidi Naji with a nomad guide and camels, set up the bivouac together, share dinner around the fire and wake up with the sunrise on the dunes before walking back. No technical difficulty and an entry price from 110 EUR.

From €110 per person
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Excursion - Expédition 4×4 Désert Vers Erg Chegaga Au Départ de M'Hamid
2 days / 1 night From M'Hamid

2-Day 4x4 Desert Tour from M'Hamid to Erg Chigaga with Overnight Camp

An express immersion in the Sahara for travellers short on time. Leave M'Hamid after lunch by 4x4, cross tamarisk forests and rocky hamada, meet nomad families and arrive at the 40 km dune field of Erg Chigaga for a night in a comfortable camp with showers and toilets. Return the next morning by a different track.

From €250 per person
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Une Nuit Sauvage au Désert – M’hamid à Erg Chegaga en 4x4
2 days / 1 night From M'Hamid

Overnight Wild Camp at Erg Chigaga: 4x4 Trip from M'Hamid

Our most affordable way to sleep at Erg Chigaga, and the most private. Leave M'Hamid in the morning by 4x4 with a guide and cook, stop for tea with nomad families, lunch in the Sacred Oasis and then set up a wild bivouac in the dunes of Erg Chigaga. Sunset on the great dune, dinner and music around the fire, and the sunrise before driving back.

From €75 per person
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Excursion désert Maroc - Circuit & Trek dans le Sahara
2 days / 1 night (31 Dec - 1 Jan), extendable From M'Hamid El Ghizlane (shuttles from Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Merzouga)

New Year's Eve in the Sahara: Desert Camp Celebration near Erg Chigaga

Ring in the New Year far from city noise, in a comfortable nomad camp on the edge of Erg Chigaga. The evening combines a traditional Moroccan festive dinner (vegetarian options available), live music, dancing and storytelling around the fire, and one of the darkest, clearest night skies in Morocco. Warm sleeping bags, thick blankets and clean bathrooms are provided. Shuttles from Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Zagora and Merzouga can be arranged, and the stay can be extended with camel or 4x4 days in the dunes. Next edition: 31 December 2026 to 1 January 2027.

Price on request
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Circuit 3 Jours Départ Marrakech : Erg Chegaga en 4×4
3 days / 2 nights From Marrakech

3-Day Erg Chigaga Desert Tour from Marrakech (4x4 + Camel Trek)

Our best-selling desert tour: cross the High Atlas and the Draa Valley to M'Hamid, then spend a half day walking and riding camels across the hamada before the 4x4 drops you at Erg Chigaga, Morocco's largest sea of sand. Sleep at a comfortable nomad camp with fire, music and sand-baked bread, and return to Marrakech via Oulad Driss and Tamegroute.

From €409 per person
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Circuit 3 Jours Désert depuis Ouarzazate - Dunes de Chegaga & Vallée du Draa
3 days / 2 nights From Ouarzazate

3-Day Desert Tour from Ouarzazate: Draa Valley, M'Hamid & Erg Chigaga

The only 3-day desert tour starting in Ouarzazate. Descend the Draa Valley to Tamegroute and M'Hamid for lunch with a local family, a visit to the old kasbah and an evening of Sahrawi music. Day two is a camel trek across the Draa hamada to the sacred oasis and the dunes of Erg Chigaga for sunset and a night at the nomad camp, before returning via Oulad Driss.

From €250 per person
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Circuit Désert Erg Chegaga - Aït Ben Haddou Au Départ d'Agadir - 3 Jours
3 days / 2 nights From Agadir

3-Day Desert Tour from Agadir: Erg Chigaga & Aït Benhaddou

The only 3-day tour combining the Sahara and Aït Benhaddou from Agadir. Drive the saffron route through Taliouine and Foum Zguid, cross the dry Lake Iriqui and sleep at a comfortable fixed camp in the dunes of Erg Chigaga with dinner and live music. Day two follows the Draa Valley to the UNESCO kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, and you return to Agadir via the carpet town of Taznakht.

From €369 per person
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3 days / 2 nights From Marrakech

Imnane Valley 3-Day Trek: Easy High Atlas Hike from Marrakech to Imlil

The ideal first trek in the High Atlas. From Marrakech you reach Imi Ouglad and walk village to village through walnut and cherry orchards, terraced fields and the Imnane Valley, ending in Imlil at the foot of Toubkal. A local mountain guide leads the way, mules carry your main luggage and both nights are spent in traditional gîtes at Imesker and Ounskera.

From €270 per person
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Excursion desert merzouga mhamid voyages
3 days / 2 nights From Marrakech

3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga & Erg Chebbi

The classic route to Erg Chebbi in three days: over the Tizi n'Tichka pass to the UNESCO kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate and the road of a thousand kasbahs, then the Todra Gorge before a sunset camel ride and a night in the dunes of Merzouga. Daily departures at 7am from your accommodation, transparent group prices and a driver-guide throughout.

From €160 per person
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3 days / 2 nights From M'Hamid

3-Day Sahara Camel Trek from M'Hamid: Sidi Naji & Erg Aït Ounir

Three days on foot with a nomad guide and pack camels. Walk from M'Hamid through the palm grove to Sidi Naji for lunch under the tamarisks and a bivouac you help set up, then on to the dunes of Erg Aït Ounir for a second night under the stars, returning to M'Hamid at the end of the morning on day three.

From €130 per person
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Circuit 4 Jours au Départ de Marrakech - Erg Chegaga
4 days / 3 nights From Marrakech

4-Day Erg Chigaga Desert Tour from Marrakech: Kasbahs, Dunes & Telouet

The complete southern loop: kasbahs of Tamdakhte and Aït Benhaddou, the Draa Valley and Tamegroute, a night at a nomad camp in M'Hamid, a half-day camel ride, then a second night in the dunes of Erg Chigaga. Return by Lake Iriqui, Foum Zguid and the carpet town of Taznakht, with a hotel night at Aït Benhaddou and the Ounila Valley and Telouet kasbah on the last day. No backtracking, from 1 to 10+ travellers.

From €250 per person
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Circuit Désert Au Départ d'Agadir - Aït Ben Haddou 5 Jours
5 days / 4 nights From Agadir

5-Day Sahara Tour from Agadir: Erg Chigaga, Merzouga & Aït Benhaddou

A relaxed-pace desert tour from Agadir that takes in both Erg Chigaga and Erg Chebbi. Two nights at the same fixed camp in Chigaga give you a full day in the dunes with a camel ride and lunch, before crossing M'Hamid and the Draa Valley to Merzouga. Finish with the UNESCO kasbah of Aït Benhaddou and a scenic drive back to Agadir.

From €250 per person
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Circuit Désert Au Départ de Marrakech - 5 Jours
5 days / 4 nights From Marrakech

5-Day Sahara Tour from Marrakech: Erg Chigaga, Merzouga & Aït Benhaddou

See both great Moroccan ergs in a single trip. From Marrakech, drive via the saffron town of Taliouine and Foum Zguid to Erg Chigaga for two nights at a fixed camp with electricity and bathrooms, including a full day in the dunes with a camel ride. Then cross the desert to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi, and finish with a night at Aït Benhaddou before returning to Marrakech.

From €679 per person
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Retraite Désert et Yoga Avec Hélène
5 days / 4 nights From Marrakech

5-Day Sahara Yoga & Trek Retreat from Marrakech with Hélène (Oct 2026)

A compact five-day version of 'Breath of the Desert' led by Hélène, a Hatha yoga teacher trained in France and India. The journey opens and closes with rituals on a Marrakech riad rooftop and unfolds in the desert of M'Hamid: grounding practice at the departure camp, sunrise rituals at 6:30, evening yoga before the visit to the marabout and after climbing the dune. Themes move from Intention to Grounding, Presence, Elevation and Integration.

Price on request
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Les 5 Secrets d'une Excursion Inoubliable dans le Désert Marocain (M'hamid & Chegaga)
5 days / 4 nights From Agadir

5-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Agadir: 2 Days Trekking + Erg Chigaga by 4x4

A mixed walking and 4x4 trip straight from Agadir. Cross Taroudant and Taliouine to reach M'Hamid, walk for two days with pack camels through Sidi Naji and the singing dunes of Erg Zahar, then transfer by 4x4 to a nomad camp at Erg Chigaga before driving back to Agadir. Private vehicle, four nights and full board in the desert included.

From €525 per person
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Circuit mixte Désert 5 Jours – Départ de Marrakech – Trekking & Erg Chegaga
5 days / 4 nights From Marrakech

5-Day Sahara Tour from Marrakech: 2 Days Trekking + Erg Chigaga Camp

The most complete desert experience from Marrakech. Cross the High Atlas and the Draa Valley to M'Hamid, walk for two days with pack camels to Sidi Naji and Erg Zahar, then continue by 4x4 to the great dunes of Erg Chigaga for an evening of Saharan music in a nomad camp. Four nights and full board in the desert included.

From €619 per person
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Excursion désert Maroc - Circuit & Trek dans le Sahara
5 days / 4 nights From M'Hamid

5-Day Sahara Camel Trek from M'Hamid: Erg Lbour, Erg Essmar & Erg Zahar

A great loop through five ergs and desert sites with a nomad guide and pack camels. Cross the Draa hamada to Erg Lbour, the Nebkit Sidi Taieb desert and the ruined nomad village of Erg Essmar, reach the 'sea of sand' of Erg Zahar, then return via the Bousnina reg, Sidi Naji and the kasbahs of the M'Hamid palm grove. A different bivouac every night.

From €255 per person
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Excursion Désert Maroc - Expédition de M’Hamid – 5 Jours / 4 Nuits (2 jours de marche, 4x4)
5 days / 4 nights From M'Hamid

5-Day Sahara Expedition from M'Hamid to Foum Zguid: 2 Days Trekking + 4x4

A west-to-east crossing of the Draa desert. Walk for two days from M'Hamid to Sidi Naji and the 'sea of sand' of Erg Zahar, then continue by 4x4 to Erg Chigaga, the dry Iriki lake and the fossil-rich canyons of Madouar Kbir, finishing at Foum Zguid. Four nights in wild bivouacs with a guide, driver and evening entertainment.

From €350 per person
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Circuit 4 Jours au Départ de Marrakech - Erg Chegaga
5 days / 4 nights From Ouarzazate

5-Day Valley of Roses & M'Goun Gorges Trek, High Atlas

Walk through the M'Goun Geopark from Kelaat M'Gouna: rose gardens, inhabited kasbahs at Aït Saïd, the Qat gorges, the Jbel Tadaout and finally the M'Goun gorges, waded on foot in sandals. Five days with a guide, muleteers and cook, nights in village gîtes or bivouac, full board and water included. Suitable for all levels.

From €319 per person
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Circuit 3 Jours Départ Marrakech : Erg Chegaga en 4×4
6 days / 5 nights From Marrakech

High Atlas Trek from Marrakech: Ourika Valley, Oukaimeden & Imlil

A four-day walk across the High Atlas between the Ourika Valley and Imlil, over the Tizi n'Ouatar (3,223 m) and Tizi n'Adi passes and through the highest villages in Morocco. Nights in Berber mountain gîtes, mules for the luggage, a local guide and airport transfers included. Ideal for combining with a desert trip.

From €299 per person
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Excursion désert Maroc - Circuit & Trek dans le Sahara
6 days / 5 nights From Marrakech

Mount Toubkal Ascent: 6-Day Guided Trek in the High Atlas

Reach the roof of North Africa on a progressive 6-day trek from Marrakech, with a built-in acclimatisation day before the sunrise summit push. Certified local mountain guides lead the way, mules carry your luggage and you sleep in a riad, Berber gîtes and the Toubkal refuge at 3,210 m. No mountaineering skills are needed, just good fitness.

From €450 per person
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Retraite Yoga Desert Maroc - Voyage Desert Mhamid
6 days / 5 nights From Marrakech

Pause Yoga Retreat: 6 Days in the Moroccan Sahara with Dóra Kozma (Feb 2027)

Slow down, reconnect and restore balance on a 6-day journey through Marrakech and the Sahara hosted by yoga teacher Dóra Kozma, founder of Pause Retreat. After a night in a traditional riad you travel to the desert for camel trekking, sunrise and sunset yoga, meditation and breathwork, wild camping under the stars at Sidi Naji and Erg Zahar. Open to complete beginners and experienced practitioners, with a maximum of 15 international guests.

Price on request
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Retraite Yoga Desert Maroc - Voyage Desert Mhamid
7 days / 6 nights From Marrakech

'Breath of the Desert': 7-Day Yoga & Camel Trek Retreat from Marrakech (Oct 2026)

'Breath of the Desert' is a seven-day inner journey between Marrakech and the untouched desert of M'Hamid, guided by certified teachers Sylvie and Hélène. Four days of walking with camels through dunes, plateaus and palm groves are woven with Hatha yoga, pranayama, meditation, Afghan walking, Satsang and workshops built around the four Ayurvedic elements. Nights are spent in simple nomad bivouacs under the stars, with a riad in Marrakech at either end.

Price on request
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Trek Randonnée Désert Maroc 7 Jours Au Départ de M’Hamid
7 days / 6 nights From M'Hamid

7-Day Sahara Camel Trek from M'Hamid to Erg Chigaga and Back

The ultimate Saharan crossing: seven days on foot from M'Hamid to the great dunes of Erg Chigaga and back, through Sidi Naji, Erg Zahar, Erg Essmar, Oued Laatach, the dry Iriki lake and Erg Aït Ounir. A full nomad team (guide, camel drivers and cook), six nights in traditional bivouacs, full board and mineral water throughout.

From €345 per person
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Excursion Desert Depart Marrakech - Voyage Desert Maroc 2
8 days / 7 nights From Marrakech

8-Day Morocco Atlantic Coast & Anti-Atlas Private Tour from Marrakech

A private hotel-based loop through southwest Morocco for travellers who want ocean, mountains and authentic towns rather than the desert. From Marrakech you follow the coast through Essaouira, Sidi Kaouki, Taghazout and Agadir down to Sidi Ifni and the Plage Blanche, then cross the Anti-Atlas to Tafraoute and Taroudant before returning over the Tizi n'Test pass. Distances are moderate and the pace can be adapted for families.

Price on request
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1. Seller identity

Desert Legacy Tours SARL, trading as Desert Legacy Tours and Voyage Desert Mhamid. ICE: 003983068000094. RC: 4927/ZAGORA. Registered office: Douar Aarib, M'Hamid El Ghizlane, Zagora Province, Morocco.

2. Purpose

These terms define the conditions under which Desert Legacy Tours SARL sells and organises excursions, private circuits, group circuits, bivouac camps, treks, desert stays and tourist services in Morocco. The essential characteristics of the services are presented on the website. Photographs and descriptions are provided for guidance and may vary slightly depending on local, weather or logistical conditions.

3. Booking

A service may be booked via the booking form on the website, by email, or by phone or messaging (WhatsApp, etc.). A booking is considered firm after written confirmation from Desert Legacy Tours SARL and receipt of the required deposit. The client undertakes to provide accurate information (name, contact details, number of participants, desired dates and any useful information about their health or specific needs).

4. Prices

Prices shown on the website are expressed in euros (EUR) or in any other currency stated at the time of booking. Unless otherwise indicated, prices include the services described in the programme (transport, accommodation, meals, guide, planned activities, etc.). Generally not included:

  • international or domestic flights;
  • personal insurance;
  • drinks not mentioned;
  • personal expenses;
  • tips and gratuities;
  • any service not expressly included in the description.

5. Payment

A deposit may be requested at the time of booking to secure the service. The balance is payable according to the terms specified in the booking confirmation (before departure or on site, depending on the type of circuit). Payments can be made by bank transfer, online payment or any other method accepted by Desert Legacy Tours SARL. If the balance is not paid within the agreed time, the company reserves the right to cancel the booking.

6. Changes to a booking

Any request to change a booking (dates, number of participants, itinerary, accommodation, etc.) must be made in writing. Additional fees may apply if the change generates extra costs (accommodation, transport, logistics, guides, etc.). The company will do its best to accommodate the request but cannot guarantee feasibility.

7. Cancellation

Any cancellation request must be made in writing (by email or WhatsApp).

The deposit paid at booking is non-refundable: it confirms the booking, covers administrative costs, reserves services with our local partners and organises your stay.

Only cases of force majeure may be taken into consideration, in particular: border closures; war or major unrest; natural disaster; pandemic; or any other official decision making travel impossible. In such situations, official supporting documents must be provided. After reviewing the file, the agency reserves the right to offer a postponement of the stay to a later date or to refund only the sums not already committed to non-refundable services.

In all other cases of cancellation, the deposit is retained by the agency. If the full amount of the stay has already been paid, the agency reserves the right to retain 30% of the total trip price, plus any costs corresponding to services already booked and non-refundable.

We strongly recommend that all travellers take out travel insurance covering cancellation and unforeseen events.

8. How the circuits run

Itineraries may be adapted according to weather conditions, the state of the tracks, safety constraints, accommodation availability or any circumstance beyond the organiser's control. Such adjustments do not constitute a breach of contract as long as they aim to ensure the safety or smooth running of the trip.

9. Client obligations

The client undertakes to:

  • respect the times communicated;
  • follow the instructions of guides and escorts;
  • behave respectfully towards local populations, other participants, animals and the desert environment;
  • hold the documents required to enter Morocco (passport, visa if required, etc.).

The client remains responsible for their personal belongings throughout the stay.

10. Health and fitness

Some excursions, hikes or treks require suitable physical condition. The client declares that they are fit to take part in the activities booked and informs the organiser of any medical condition, allergy, treatment or dietary restriction that may affect the stay. Desert Legacy Tours SARL reserves the right to refuse the participation of anyone whose state of health would endanger their own safety or that of the group.

11. Insurance

The client is strongly advised to take out travel insurance covering in particular cancellation, medical expenses, repatriation, accidents, and loss or theft of luggage. Desert Legacy Tours SARL does not automatically provide individual insurance to travellers unless otherwise stated.

12. Liability

Desert Legacy Tours SARL is responsible for the proper performance of the services it organises, within the limits of applicable Moroccan legislation. It cannot be held liable in cases of force majeure; unforeseeable and insurmountable acts of a third party; fault of the client; or delays or cancellations of flights, public transport or external services not directly organised by the company.

13. Personal data

Information collected at booking is used exclusively to process bookings, organise services, communicate with travellers and meet applicable legal obligations. Data is not sold to third parties for commercial purposes. See our Privacy & Cookie Policy.

14. Intellectual property

All content on this website (texts, images, videos, logos, graphics, documents, etc.) remains the exclusive property of Desert Legacy Tours SARL or its respective authors. Any unauthorised reproduction or use is prohibited.

15. Complaints

Any complaint relating to a service must be sent in writing within 15 days of the end of the stay, together with the necessary supporting documents. Desert Legacy Tours SARL will endeavour to respond as quickly as possible.

16. Governing law and jurisdiction

These terms are governed by Moroccan law. Any dispute relating to their interpretation or performance falls under the jurisdiction of the competent courts of the Kingdom of Morocco, unless mandatory legal provisions provide otherwise.

17. Contact

For any question about these terms, contact Desert Legacy Tours SARL, Douar Aarib, M'Hamid El Ghizlane, Zagora Province, Morocco. WhatsApp: +212 607 752 872 or +212 607 752 872.

Frequently asked questions

Is the deposit refundable?

No. The deposit confirms the booking and covers administrative costs and services reserved with local partners. Only documented cases of force majeure (border closures, war, natural disaster, pandemic, official travel bans) may lead to a postponement or a partial refund of sums not already committed.

What happens if I cancel after paying in full?

The agency may retain 30% of the total trip price plus any non-refundable costs already incurred. Travel insurance covering cancellation is strongly recommended.

How can I pay?

By bank transfer, online payment or any other method accepted by Desert Legacy Tours SARL. The balance is paid before departure or on site, as stated in your booking confirmation.

How do I make a complaint?

In writing, within 15 days of the end of your stay, with supporting documents.