Toubkal trek and Sahara Desert Tour
Take an exciting tour of the Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert trek. It offers the thrill of climbing Africa’s highest peak, Mount Toubkal. It also has the allure of the vast Sahara. This 5-day adventure offers an immersive experience. It includes trekking rugged Berber trails and riding camels over the red dunes of Erg Chebbi. Experience Berber hospitality. Explore ancient Kasbahs. Sleep under the stars in a desert camp. This Toubkal trek and Sahara Desert tour will create lasting memories in Morocco. It offers adventure and cultural discovery.
The adventure begins with a scenic drive from Marrakech to Imlil. It is the starting point for your Mount Toubkal and Sahara desert trek. Meet your local guide and support team. Then, trek for 3 hours through the scenic Ait Mizane Valley. Your climb to Toubkal Hut takes you past a sacred shrine for Berber pilgrims. It is Sidi Chamharouch. At the hut, enjoy a Moroccan dinner. Then, rest for tomorrow's summit.
Set out early for the most rewarding part of your Toubkal trek and Sahara tour. It is to reach the summit of Mount Toubkal. This tough 6-hour climb takes you over rocky terrain. You'll see breathtaking views at every turn. Enjoy the majestic views over the roof of North Africa: look up to the east, and you will see the Sahara Desert plains. To the west lie the Atlantic coast behind the peaks of Nefiss Valley. Toast your success over a packed breakfast. Then, climb to the Toubkal hut for lunch. After your descent, relax at your lodge in Imlil, where a delicious meal awaits.
After breakfast, leave the Atlas Mountains. Then, journey to the Sahara Desert. Drive through the majestic Tizi N'Tichka Pass, making your way to the iconic Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou. With your guide, explore this ancient, fortified village. Learn about its history and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Boumalne Dades, passing the famous “road of 1001 Kasbahs” and the Valley of Roses. Arrive at your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay, enjoying views of the dramatic Dades Gorge.
Today, your journey takes you through the Todgha Gorges. Sheer rock walls rise at a steep angle above the valley floor. After a short walk in the oasis, head toward the town of Merzouga, where your camel caravan awaits. Ride into the vast Erg Chebbi dunes. Time it to watch the sunset paint the desert in vibrant reds and golds. Arrive at your Sahara Desert camp for a Berber dinner under the stars. Enjoy music and campfire stories.
After a peaceful night in the desert, wake early to see the sunrise over the dunes (optional). Then, enjoy breakfast at camp before your camel trek back to Merzouga. On your journey back to Marrakech, you'll pass through Ouarzazate. It's the "Gateway to the Desert." Then, you'll cross the High Atlas Mountains. Your tour of the Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert ends in Marrakech. We’ll drop you off at your riad, hotel, or a location of your choice.
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Private, air-conditioned transport from Marrakech to Imlil and throughout the tour.
- Licensed, experienced mountain guides and drivers with years of local expertise.
- Mules for luggage transportation during the Mount Toubkal trek.
- Two nights' accommodation in a mountain lodge and refuge during the Toubkal ascent.
- One night in a comfortable hotel in Boumalne Dades, including dinner and breakfast.
- One night in a traditional Sahara desert camp, with camel rides included.
- Full board during the Toubkal trek (all meals and water provided).
- Sunset and sunrise camel rides in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Sandboarding at your desert camp in Merzouga
Excludes
- Lunches and drinks during the desert portion of the tour.
- Entrance fees for Kasbahs and museums during the tour.
- Personal trekking equipment.
- Tips for guides, drivers, and porters (optional but appreciated).
