{"id":751,"date":"2022-08-30T17:09:31","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T15:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.masandoia.com\/activites-et-experiences\/"},"modified":"2022-09-06T12:09:16","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T10:09:16","slug":"experiences-and-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.masandoia.com\/en\/experiences-and-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Experiences & activities"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]\n

Discover our experiences and activity packages<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]\n

No man can live this life and emerge unchanged. He will carry, however faint, the imprint of the desert, the brand which marks the nomad; and he will have within him the yearning to return, weak or insistent according to his nature. For this cruel land can cast a spell which no temperate clime can match.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Wilfred Thesiger (Le D\u00e9sert des D\u00e9serts, Plon)<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]While the desert can seem harsh and hostile is in fact fascinating and mysterious. The Palais Masando\u00efa offers different ways to discover and enjoy the desert, from sports to spiritual, cultural or even romantic activities, all planned according to your personal preferences. Each activity is specifically thought out to help you discover the great vastness of the Erg Chebbi and its surroundings.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1661942332163{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”209,210,211,208,206″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”activites-list” width=”2\/3″][vc_toggle title=”4×4 road trip” open=”true”]For those with a limited amount time, a one-day road trip is the ideal way to quickly explore the desert. The never-ending horizon has a soothing effect and is a guaranteed break from your usual routine. Allow yourself to be hypnotized by the desert, with its mirages, ochre-coloured dunes, small villages, and camel caravans.<\/p>\n

For breakfast, you\u2019ll get to choose between a picnic in a remote desert location and a traditional meal served in a beautiful stone inn built in a secret location![\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Desert immersion”]Spend two days travelling through the majestic dunes of Merzouga and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of a desert sunset. Enjoy diner around a fire camp under twinkling stars, fall asleep in a Berber tent and wake up to a magnificent golden sunrise.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Sunset diner in the desert”]Those who are a little more pressed for time can still enjoy a romantic desert sunset and a royal dinner under the stars before heading back to Masando\u00efa for the night.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Sunrise and yoga”]Early birds can opt for a 5h30 A.M. wake-up call and witness the sun rise while sitting on top of a sand dune. Extend your morning ritual with a yoga session and a Saharan breakfast. Satisfy both body and mind while contemplating some of the world\u2019s most exquisite landscapes.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Sand Baths”]Sand baths, also called psammotherapy or arenotherapy, are another great way to take care of your body during your desert vacation. This type of therapy, more commonly practised in Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt, uses the healing benefits of hot sand to relieve joint pains and rheumatism, which are most commonly suffered by city-dwellers from the north of Morocco where the climate is humid. Because of the need for hot sand (70\u00b0 to 80\u00b0), sand baths are only available during summer months.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”One-day treks”]The Erfoud region is the ideal location for hiking. From rocky paths, to sand dunes and soft ergs, explore the diversified terrains that South Morocco has to offer. You can choose from different routes depending on your experience level. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, you are sure to find a path that is right for you.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Explore the souks”]Souks are a great place to meet local artisans and storekeepers. Learn the old Moroccan art of bargaining and buy the perfect souvenir for a loved one (or yourself!). Carpets, woodwork, brass and leatherwork, fragrant exotic spices, there is so much to see and to choose from![\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Bivouac au milieu des dunes” el_class=”display-none”]D\u00e9couvrez le bivouac Al Masando\u00efa !<\/p>\n

Dormez une ou plusieurs nuits au milieu des plus belles dunes de l\u2019Erg Chebby. Profitez du couch\u00e9 et du lev\u00e9 de soleil dans un cadre idyllique.[\/vc_toggle][vc_btn title=”Download the brochure” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”white” align=”center” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-file-pdf-o” add_icon=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.masandoia.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2FPalais-Masandoia_Adventures-deals.pdf|title:Adventures%20deals|target:%20_blank|”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]The desert can be explored by day or by night, from the back of a camel or the seat of a helicopter. Masando\u00efa offers a multitude of activities to make your stay unforgettable: golf courses, daily orientation rallies, dune driving lesson given by a professional pilot, cooking classes given by a Moroccan chef, raids in dunes on quads or buggies, camel rides and helicopter flights over the Erg Chebbi. Do not hesitate to contact us prior to your stay and let our team help you plan your personalized vacation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Contact us” style=”classic” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.masandoia.com%2Fen%2Fcontact-us%2F|||” el_class=”custom-button”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1662390938891{margin-top: 40px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}” el_id=”yoga” el_class=”display-none”][vc_column][vc_column_text]The desert can be explored by day or by night, from the back of a camel or the seat of a helicopter. Masando\u00efa offers a multitude of activities to make your stay unforgettable: golf courses, daily orientation rallies, dune driving lesson given by a professional pilot, cooking classes given by a Moroccan chef, raids in dunes on quads or buggies, camel rides and helicopter flights over the Erg Chebbi. Do not hesitate to contact us prior to your stay and let our team help you plan your personalized vacation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]D\u00c9ROUL\u00c9 :<\/p>\n