Atlas Mountains Hike and Desert Combined Adventure
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The best hiking experience in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains
OVERVIEW
If you are looking for the best hikes in the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech, this tour is for you. In this adventure tour, you will go hiking deep into the High Atlas Mountains to explore the lifestyle of Berbers in the villages; you will hike Mount Toukbal 4167 meters (13,671 ft) the highest peak in North Africa. You will explore the beautiful south of Morocco and learn more about the Berber culture and their hospitality. At the end of your trip, you will visit the famous Moroccan Sahara sand dunes of Merzouga (Erg Chebbi).
THE TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Climb Toubkal Peak 4167 Meters (13,671 ft); the highest peak of North Africa and the Arab World.
Explore the Berber villages of the Atlas Mountains range.
Cross all Mountain ranges of Morocco ( The High Atlas, The Anti-Atlas)
Visit The UNESCO World Heritage site “Ait Benhaddou village”, the fortified ksar with its beautiful Kasbahs.
Visit Dades Gorges and Todgha Gorges and the green palm grove.
Drive along The road of 1000 kasbahs and the colourful Berber villages.
Visit the Sahara Desert dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Sunrise over the highest dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga, which is one of the best lifetime experiences.
Sunset Camel Riding.
Cross the Draa oasis, the biggest oasis of Morocco.
FAQ
When is the best time to hike the Atlas Mountains?
The best time to hike the Atlas Mountains in Morocco depends on your preferences for weather conditions. Generally, the most favorable times for hiking in the Atlas Mountains are during the spring (April to June) and the fall (September to November).
During these seasons, the temperatures are moderate, and you can enjoy pleasant weather for outdoor activities. Spring is particularly beautiful as the landscape comes to life with blooming flowers, and the weather is generally mild. Fall offers similar conditions, with cooler temperatures and the added bonus of colorful autumn foliage.
What is Included
- The transfer to Imlil
- Official Mountain and Desert Guide for 6 days
- All meals during the hike for 3 days
- Mule for luggage and food
- Private English speaking driver / for the Desert 3 days
- Private A/C Toyota land cruiser 4*4 Car or Minivan with Fuel for 3 days
- All accommodations for 5 nights with dinner and breakfast
- Camel ride for sunset
- All the visits as mentioned in the itinerary
What is Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Drinks
- Lunches for the Last 3 days of the tour
- Entrance tickets to monuments
- Tips for hotels, guide, the hike team and driver
Tour Plan
Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil – Toubkal Refuge
Today you will meet your English speaking mountain guide at your hotel in Marrakech and drive to the High Atlas Mountains, the trek starts from Imlil (1740m), a small Berber village 67km from Marrakech. Here you will meet our team with mules to carry your luggage and food to start your amazing adventure.
You start the walk through the Berber villages to explore the wonderful insights of Berber culture and the lifestyle in the Atlas Mountains, following a mule track which will take you to the mountain hut via shrine Sidi Shamharoche (2500m). Here you will have your picnic lunch prepared in advance by our cook. After lunch, you will continue towards the refuge (2300m). The shower is available to clean your body and be ready for the next day. (About 6 hours walking)
Day 2: Toubkal Refuge – Toubkal summit
Wake up early for breakfast (about 5 o’clock) and start the ascent climb to reach Toubkal peak (4167m) the highest peak in North Africa about sunrise time. we will walk up step by step to reach the mountain pass of Toubkal (4000 m), we will continue our walk on the ridge to arrive at Toubkal peak where you will have a spectacular view to Marrakech, the Anti Atlas to the south and the green valley and Berber villages around the peak from your highest point in North Africa. You will have a break on the summit to take pictures and enjoy the beautiful view and eat some snacks before heading down to the hut. A delicious lunch will be ready for you there. After lunch, you have a relaxing afternoon. (About 6 hours walking)
Day 3: Toubkal Refuge – Imlil
Today after breakfast we will head down towards Imlil by the same track, afternoon at leisure in imlil town. (About 4 hours walking)
Day 4: Imlil – Ait Ben Haddou – Rose valley – Dades gorge
You will be picked up by our English speaking driver and guide from your accommodation in Imlil and drive to crossing the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka pass 2260m, one of the most beautiful roads of Morocco. The driver will make some stops for nice panoramic pictures along the way and continue forwards to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many films have been shot there including The Mummy, Gladiator, 7 Days in Tibet, Lawrence of Arabia, Alexander the Great, and Babel. After the visit of the Kasbah, we continue towards Ouarzazate The door of the desert by visiting Kasbah of Taourirt and the film studios. After Ouarzazate, we take The Road of 1000 Kasbahs by crossing skoura palm grove and KalaatM’Gouna (Rose valley), which is known for its roses from April to May the roses bloom. You end up your day in Dades gorge.
Day 5: Dades gorge – Toudra Gorge – Arfoud – Merzouga Dunes
This morning after breakfast you will drive to the Toudra gorges; where you will face one of the most impressive oases in the country, you are going to walk through the spectacular gorge where rocks towelling above 300m, while the passage is only 30m wide; famous for rock climbing. After the walk, you drive to the most beautiful and fabulous sand dunes of Merzouga (Erg Chebbi), 150 meters high. Upon arrival to the hotel, you pack a small bag for the night in the camp, your luggage stays at the hotel and starts your camel ride to capture magical sunset in the middle of the dunes and spend the night at camp with tents.
Day 6: Merzouga – Rissani – Nqob – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
You will wake up early this morning to catch the spectacular sunrise at the top of the dunes before you ride the camels back to the hotel, where a breakfast and a deserved nice hot shower await. Today we drive towards Draa Valley the biggest Oasis in Morocco through Rissani and Nqob towns. Cross the most mysterious desert landscapes and the Anti Atlas Mountains, continuing to Ouarzazate along the Draa valley and from here we are going to cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka pass 2260m to arrive to Marrakech.
