5 Days: Desert Sahara Tour and Mount Toubkal Trek From Marrakech

4.0 (1 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration5 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
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Overview

Discover the gates of the Sahara Desert

Ride on a camel to across the Erg Chebbi dunes

Spend the night at a Nomad camp in Erg Chabbi

See the famous Kasbahs of Ait Ben Haddou and Ourzazat

Drive across the High Atlas Mountains

Visit Dades Gorges & Todra Gorge

Drive across the Rose valley

Enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars

What's included

  • Transportation by modern, air-conditioned minibus
  • Access to toilets and showers at both accommodations
  • Mountains Guide
  • 1 Night stay in Dadas Gorge in hotel (including dinner and breakfast)
  • Pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech
  • Camel trek in Erg Chebbi to watch the sunset and sunrise
  • 1 Night stay at Nomad desert camp at Erg Chebbi (including dinner and breakfast)
  • 1 Night in Toubkal Refuge + 1 night in Imlil (including dinner and breakfast)
  • Lunches

What to expect

  1. Toubkal
    4h
    Day 1: Marrakech → Imlil → Toubkal Refuge
    Morning: Drive from Marrakech to the village of Imlil (1,740m).
    Hike: Begin trekking through the Ait Mizane Valley, passing the Aremd village and the Sidi Chamharouch shrine.
    Stay: Overnight at the Toubkal Refuge (3,207m) after approximately 5 hours of walking.
  2. Toubkal summit
    7h
    Day 2: Summit (4,167m) → Imlil
    Early Morning: Start the ascent at dawn to reach the summit of Mount Toubkal.
    Descent: Return to the refuge for lunch, then continue down to Imlil (or stay in Aroumd village) for the night to prepare for the desert journey.
  3. Boumalne Dades
    6h
    3-Day Sahara Desert Tour

    Day 3: Imlil → Tizi n'Tichka → Dades Valley
    Sightseeing: Drive across the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m).
    Culture: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Ait Ben Haddou, a famous mud-brick kasbah and filming location for movies like Gladiator.
    Stay: Continue through Ouarzazate to spend the night in Dades Valley.
  4. Merzouga
    6h
    Day 4: Dades Valley → Todra Gorges → Merzouga
    Landscape: Explore the narrow Todra Gorges, then drive toward Merzouga.
    Desert Experience: In the late afternoon, take a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes to watch the sunset.
    Stay: Overnight in a traditional Berber desert camp under the stars with dinner and music
  5. Marrakech
    6h
    Day 5: Merzouga → Marrakech
    Morning: Wake up for the sunrise over the dunes, then ride camels back to the village.
    Journey: Begin the long drive back to Marrakech, passing through the Draa Valley and the Atlas Mountains, arriving in the evening.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Location Name: Pick up from your hotel or your Riad in Marrakech
Return Location: Marrakech

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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