Morocco ➤ Walking, surfing and Marrakech
This adventurous Morocco-trip consists of a great mix of nature, culture, history, culinary experiences and shopping. The easy walking tour will take you through some of the Atlas Mountains, beautiful valleys. The chef will prepare tasty Moroccan cuisine for you, and you will stay in small Berber villages to get great insights of the Berber-working lifestyle. During this walking tour there will be stunning views of the highest mountain in North Africa – Jebel Toubkal (4,167m / 13,671ft)
The hike is followed by a drive to the sea at Agadir, stay at the surf camp for two nights and have two days of surfing with instruction.
Final stop of the tour is Marrakech, where the square of Djemaa el Fna near the souk, is a famous gathering place of acrobats, singers, snake charmers, henna painters and numerous stands serving delicious dishes and freshly squeezed orange juice.
Highlights on this tour
- 3 days of easy walking through Berber villages and lush valleys
- Overnight stay in the traditional Berber houses gaining insight into their daily lives
- Experienced local guide, muleteer, chef and driver
- Walking over the spectacular mountain pass Tizi n'Tichka
- Visiting the ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, protected by UNESCO World Heritage
- Stop in Ouarzazate, The Moroccan version of Hollywood
- Accommodation in a charming riad in Marrakech
Great things about this tour
Beautiful hikes
The hike takes place in the Atlas Mountains with overnight stays in small Berber villages.
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Fantastic surfing
The surf camp is located in Tamraght, just north of Agadir. Surfing includes tuition and equipment, so everyone can join in regardless of experience.
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Exotic Marrakech
In Marrakech you are on your own. You'll be staying in the centre of the old city, where most things are within walking distance.
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You will meet a driver at Marrakech Airport who will take you directly to Imlil (1,740m / 5,708ft) in the Atlas Mountains, where you will check in to a charming local guesthouse. Here you can take a closer look at this lively Berber village, which is the typical starting point for trips in all directions in the Atlas Mountains.
Walking time around 4 hours
After breakfast, the luggage will be loaded on the mules, and you will start the hike towards Tinerhourhine. During this walk, you will be passing the village Tamatert in the green valley as you approach the pass Tizi n'Tamatert (2,279m / 7,477ft). After having a nice lunch, the paths will bring you downhill towards Ouanesekra and Tamguist - two villages that have almost grown together in the bottom of the lush valley. You will stay overnight in a local guesthouse in the following village Tinerhourhine (1,600m / 5,249ft), which like other Berber villages is characterized by closely build mud-stone houses with colored iron doors. Take your time to explore the narrow winding alleyways.
Walking time around 6 hours
The hike continues through Imnane valley, where the river cuts through the landscape. On the hillsides the path follows a network of watering canals, which are established to allow watering crops in the dry season. The green trees create a great contrast to the otherwise reddish-brown landscape in this area. You will cross the river by the Berber village Ikkiss (1,700m / 5,577ft) and from here find the path upwards past the cultivated terraces towards Tizi n'Aguersioual. You will enjoy your lunch in Matate on the other side of the valley, before continuing the last stretch through juniper forest to Aït Aïssa (1,800m / 5,905ft). Here you will spend the night in a local guesthouse.
Walking time around 4 hours
From Aït Aïssa you will walk through the quiet and less visited Azzadene valley. Here the walnut trees thrive along the roaring river. The trail continues up towards Tizi Oussem (1,900m / 6,233ft), which offers sweeping views down into the valley. From here you will head in direction of Imlil, or if you are up for a little detour, you can walk past the highest waterfall in the Toubkal region - Ighouliden. On the path to Imlil you will cross the mountain pass Tizi Mzik at 2,400 m., which offers stunning views of the Atlas Mountains and the highest mountain of North Africa - Jebel Toubkal (4,167m / 13,671ft). From here the trail leads you downhill through the village of Mzik before arriving back in Imlil, from where you'll be driven to the surf camp, located in Tamraght just outside Agadir.
After breakfast at the surf house, head down to the beach for a day of great surfing. You'll start with a warm-up followed by instruction and then plenty of time to practise while the instructor watches and offers advice and guidance. After surfing, there's time to socialise with the others in the surf house or take a trip to Paradise Valley, Agadir or Tagazhout.
After breakfast at the surf house, head down to the beach for a day of great surfing. You'll start with a warm-up followed by instruction and then plenty of time to practise while the instructor watches and offers advice and guidance. After surfing, you'll be driven to Marrakech, where you'll stay at your hotel in the old town.
No visit to Morocco without a stop-over in marvelous Marrakech. Here you will experience old castles with steam baths, Koranic schools with artistic mosaics, the graves of great sultans and the thick citywall, which encircles the entire old medina.
Explore the souks and haggle over prices for a good bargain on embroidered slippers, woven carpets, traditional Moroccan pillows, aromatic herbs and herbal remedies for all kinds of ills. Late afternoon the big Djemaa el Fna Square comes to live with acrobats, snake charmers, henna painters and storytellers. Here the numerous stands offer tasty dishes and freshly squeezed orange juice.
After an adventurous journey in Morocco, it is time for departure and you will be transfered to the airport.
Price includes
- 3 nights in guesthouses
- 2 nights in Surf Camp in Tamraght in private double rooms with shared shower/toilet
- 2 nights in a riad in Marrakech
- Breakfast throughout the trip
- Full board during the trek and in the surf camp
- 2 days surfing incl. tuition and equipment
- Local English speaking guide, chef and muleteers
- Transportation described in the program
- Mules for transportation of the luggage during the trek
- All transportation mentioned in the program
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
- Flights to/from Marrakech
- Tips to the guide, chef, muleteers and drivers. (Total amount about € 50,- per participant)
- Handling fee (EUR 20)
Practical info
This is an individual trip. This means, it is only you who are on the trip and you have your own guide and carriers. For example, if you do not mind being put together with other travelers, then you can let us know and we will put you together with others if they have the same wish.
On this tour you have a local guide and cook on the tour. Your guide speaks English, is an expert in the area and has completed the tour many times before.
Dates of departure
This tour can be arranged on the starting day of your choice all year round. Note that in the winter months (November to March) the daylight is shorter, and therefore there will be small changes in the route. There will also be snow at the top of Toubkal, and you might need extra equipment, which can be rented locally.
The flights to/from Marrakech are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flight.
It works like this:
- You book your chosen holiday with us
- We confirm your holiday (usually within 48 hours)
- You arrange your transportation
Airport transfers
When you arrive at the airport you will be picked up and driven to the hotel in Marrakech. You will also be driven back after the trip ends.
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If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.
On the trek in the mountains you will stay at local guesthouses. Remember to bring a sleeping bag or rent one of our local partner.
In the surf house you have a private double room with shared shower/toilet.
In Marrakech you will stay at a "riad" which is a traditional Moroccan house with a courtyard or garden. The decor in a riad usually consists of warm and natural colors, lots of pillows, mosaics, furniture and railings with cast iron curlicues. The riad is located in walking distance to the Djemaa el Fna square and souks (marketplace).
On the trek all meals are included and in the guest houses you will have the option to buy sodas.
In the desert, breakfast and dinner is included.
In Marrakech, breakfast is included, and you must buy the other meals.
A walking day typically begins with a wake-up time at 06:00 to 6:30am. When you are dressed and have had breakfast, you will pack and load your luggage onto the mules, and start walking around 8:00am. Around noon you will have a good long lunchbreak before continuing on the afternoon hike. You will arrive at the place of accommodation in the afternoon, with plenty of time to explore or relax.
This tour has difficulty grade 2. You walk on good paths and have relatively short marches around 4-6 hours a day. Your luggage will be transported on the back of mules, and you will only carry a daypack with things needed during the walk.
Grade 2
Easier walking at reasonable good paths. The walking time will be 4-6 hours usually in hilly terrain. Every one in good health and a normal physical fitness can participate. Luggage is mostly transported and you only go with a lighter backpack. Requires good footwear such as trekking shoes or hiking boots.
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When booking the trip, you will receive more detailed tour informations and a suggested packing list.
Mount Toubkal can be climbed all year round, even in wintertime. In the period from November to February it is cool in the low-lying regions with day temperatures of 10-15 degrees. The temperature drops as you get up at a height, and there is snow on top. March to October are good months for which the average temperatures in spring and autumn is 20-25 degrees. In the summer it is hot with over 30 degrees in the low-lying areas. Here is some general climate data for Marrakech, as seen on www.yr.no.
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