Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive and explore Marrakech
You will be met at the airport and taken to your traditional riad (twin share) accommodation in Marrakech’s historic medina. You'll then get the chance to spend the day exploring the city’s colourful souks, wander the UNESCO-listed main square and indulge in some amazing Moroccan food.
Day 2 - Hike to the Toubkal Refuge
Wake up early and drive through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains to Imlil, where you'll meet your support crew and start your trek. Ascend the dramatic Mizane Valley, passing Berber farming villages and stop for lunch on the trail. In the afternoon you’ll arrive at Toubkal Refuge where you can settle in, meet other hikers and refuel with a well-earned dinner cooked by your support crew. Sleep well before your summit attempt tomorrow.
Day 3 – Reach the summit of Mt. Toubkal and return to Imlil
Wake while it’s still dark and begin your ascent. Reach the final ridge and finish the climb to the top (4167m) in time to watch the sunrise over the mountains and the distant Sahara. Rest up and then begin the descent back to Imlil where you’ll sleep soundly in a comfortable hotel (twin share).
Day 4 - Sahara desert landscape and Dades Valley
Drive through the Sahara Desert landscape, passing Kasbahs (fortified homes) and oases. You'll also have the option to stop at the Ouarzazate Film Studios and Ait Ben Haddou, famous as the filming location for movies and TV shows including Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Arrive in the Dades Valley and take a hike to explore it or just relax back at your hotel (twin share)
Day 5 – Todra Gorge - Desert landscape. Mezouga camp site. Camel riding
Drive through Todra Gorge, an impressive canyon with sheer, 160m cliff walls and then take a short hike to a date palm oasis. Travel to Mezouga and rendevous with your camels. Gear up and ride into the desert. Arrive at a traditional Berber camp surrounded by dramatic dunes and enjoy dinner around the fire before sleeping under the stars or in a comfortable, carpeted Berber tent (twin share).
Day 6 – Sunrise camel trek – Return to Marrakech- Overnight in a Riad – Traditional Berber meal
Wake before dawn and enjoy a sunrise camel trek back to Merzouga. Eat breakfast, shower and then drive back to Marrakech, stopping along the way for photos, exploration and food. You’ll arrive at your riad in the early evening in time to find a restaurant for couscous or a tasty tajine before collapsing into bed. Hotel (twin share)
Breakfast and lunch included
Day 7 – Breakfast and explore Marrakech
Relax over your last Moroccan breakfast, explore the town some more if you have time, then transfer to the airport to catch your flight home.
Local guides for trekking and desert (speaking English, French and Berber)
Guided hiking in the Mt. Toubkal region and Dades Gorge and Todra Gorge
Porterage ; Mules and muleteers
All transfers during the trip
Camel trek from Merzouga to your Berber camp in the Sahara Desert and sunrise camel trek back to Merzouga
Accommodation - 2 nights in Marrakech; 1 night in a mountain refuge on Mount Toubkal; 2 nights in hotels in Imlil and the Dades Valley
1 night in a Berber camp in the Sahara Desert
Meals- 6 breakfasts; 5 cooked lunches; 4 Moroccan dinners
Arrival and departure transfers from/to Marrakech Airport at any time on Days 1 and 7
What is not included
International & local flights.
Mineral water
Mountain equipment rental.
Tips & gratuities.
Travel insurance.