Easy cancellation up to 35 days before departure
This tour is covered by our special easy cancellation policy up to 35 days before departure.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Marrakech airport, you will be met by your driver and taken directly towards the Atlas Mountains – more precisely to the Imlil Valley at 1,740 meters altitude. The drive takes about an hour and a half and already offers beautiful views along the way. Upon arrival, you will be accommodated in a charming guesthouse in Imlil, surrounded by towering mountains.
Hotel (example): Dar Assarou
After breakfast, you begin your first hike. The route takes you up through green valleys and along winding trails to the beautiful Tizi n’Tamatert pass (2,284 m), where the view stretches over both the Imlil and Imnane valleys. After lunch, the trail descends gently to the small village of Tamguist (1,900 m), where you will spend the night in a local lodge.
Hotel (example): Guesthouse
Today’s hike first descends towards the village of Ikis (1,800 m), where you cross the river and begin the ascent towards the Aguersioual Pass (2,100 m). From here, you are rewarded with another beautiful view before the trail descends towards Aguersioual and back to Imlil (1,740 m), where you will spend the night again.
Hotel (example): Dar Assarou
After a calm morning and a final look at the jagged silhouette of the Atlas Mountains, you leave the highlands and head south. The journey takes you through some of Morocco’s most iconic and dramatic landscapes.
You will cross the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters – one of the highest paved mountain passes in North Africa. The road winds its way through the mountains with breathtaking viewpoints along the way.
Around midday, you arrive at Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO-listed kasbah, where mud-brick towers and narrow alleys rise up like a scene from a bygone era. You will have plenty of time to explore this historic desert town, which has served as a backdrop in films such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
After the visit, you continue towards Ouarzazate, known as the “gateway to the desert,” and from there further into the rugged yet beautiful Dades Valley. The valley is renowned for its spectacular rock formations, ancient kasbahs, and lush oases. You will arrive late in the day and check into a guesthouse.
The evening offers dinner and relaxation in peaceful surroundings – the perfect place to recharge before the next day’s journey towards the desert dunes.
Hotel (example): Guesthouse
After breakfast, the journey continues southeast through some of Morocco’s most contrasting landscapes. The route takes you through the town of Tinghir, known for its impressive palm grove and its access to the dramatic Todra Gorge – a deep red canyon with vertical walls rising up to 300 meters.
From there, you continue through small villages and vast plateaus, where the flat landscape gradually transforms into more desert-like surroundings. As you approach Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara, you are greeted by your first sight of the golden sand dunes – a truly special moment on the journey.
In the afternoon, an exciting ATV (quad bike) adventure awaits, as you head out into the dunes and experience the desert up close. The tour ends at your desert camp, where you will spend the night and enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the desert night.
Hotel (example): Desert camp (tent)
After an early breakfast in the camp, you will be picked up in a 4x4 and driven back to the town of Merzouga. Here, you switch to a minibus and begin the long journey back to Marrakech.
The day offers a fascinating cross-section of Morocco’s geography. You will cross vast desert areas and rocky highlands, pass small villages and trading towns, and follow the main road north through the Anti-Atlas Mountains and further across the central ridges.
Along the way, there will be stops for lunch and breaks, and perhaps a chance to admire the sweeping plateaus. By evening, you arrive in Marrakech, where you will be accommodated for your final overnight stay.
Hotel (example): Riad Omar
No visit to Morocco is complete without a stay in magnificent Marrakech. Here you will find ancient palaces with steam baths, Quranic schools adorned with intricate mosaics, mausoleums of great sultans, and the thick city walls surrounding the old medina.
Explore the souk and haggle for embroidered slippers, woven carpets, large Moroccan cushions, fragrant spices, and natural remedies for all sorts of ailments. By late afternoon, the famous Djemaa el Fna square comes alive with acrobats, snake charmers, henna painters, and storytellers. The many stalls offer delicious dishes and freshly pressed orange juice.
Hotel (example): Riad Omar
After an adventure-filled journey through enchanting Morocco, it is time for the return home. Transfer to the airport.
Photos from the tour
Prices and dates
Price includes
ACCOMMODATION
- 3 nights in the Atlas Mountains in guesthouses with shared bathroom/toilet
- 1 night in the Dades Valley in a guesthouse with shared bathroom/toilet
- 1 night in a desert camp (tent) by the Merzouga dunes
- 2 nights in a riad in Marrakech with private bathroom/toilet
FOOD & DRINK
- Breakfast every day
- Full board during the trek
- Dinner in the Dades Valley and in the desert camp
EXPERIENCES
- Local English-speaking guide, cook, and mule drivers
- ATV / Quad bike tour
TRANSPORT
- Luggage transportation
- All transport according to the program
- Transfer from Marrakech to the airport
OTHER
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
- Handling fee (EUR 20)
- Cancellation insurance and travel insurance
- Tips for guide, cook, mule drivers, and driver (approx. EUR 50 per participant)
Practical Information
The price is based upon two people sharing. For safety reasons, this tour cannot be booked for solo travellers. There must be minimum two participants.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill out any forms. Here’s how:
- Click on the "Calculate Price" button (you’ll find it in the "Dates and Prices" section) – this will take you to the first pages of the booking form
- Select your preferred date, number of people, room distribution, any extra nights, and any available add-ons you may want
- See the price
Get a quote
If you would like a flight included, or changes made to the trip, you can request a customized offer by clicking the "Get Quote" button at the top of the page. Remember to describe in detail what changes you would like.
The booking process
When you book the trip, we will begin booking hotels and arranging all the practical aspects of your tour. This process typically takes 5–8 working days, but in some cases it may take longer for certain bookings. If you arrange your own transportation, we recommend waiting until we have confirmed your booking before making any arrangements.
Dates
If you can select a date in the trip calendar (in the booking form), then this is a possible start date. We regularly update our trips with sold-out dates; these dates will then appear in red/grey and cannot be selected.
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 3-4 business days)
- 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.
Get a quote
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 Dades Valley you have a private double room with shared shower/toilet.
In the dessert camp you have a private tent - with shared facilities (basic)
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 Dades Valley and the desert, breakfast and dinner is included.
In Marrakech, breakfast is included, and you must buy the other meals.
Lunch is only provided on the trek, the rest of the tour it must be purchased locally.
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 journey has difficulty level 2
Grade 2
Easy hiking on reasonably good trails. The day walks will last 4-6 hours in hilly terrain. Anyone in good physical condition can participate. Your luggage will be transported and you only carry a light daypack. Requires comfortable footwear such as trekking shoes or hiking boots.
Read more about our grading system here.
It is possible to bring children on this trip, and if you do, we will provide extra mules so they have something to ride on if they get tired. Depending on the number of mules we have, it may be necessary for the children to take turns riding.
Because the children must be able to sit on a mule by themselves, we do not recommend bringing children under 6 years old.
Age:
0-5 years: Not recommended
6-11 years: x Euro
12+ years: Full price
Note: On our booking form, you can only select "adults," and the system cannot automatically calculate the child discount. Therefore, just write the details of the children's ages, birth dates, and any desired room arrangements in the message field when booking the trip. We will adjust the price accordingly afterward.
It is important to be aware that it is your own responsibility when you choose to bring children on the trips. You should check the descriptions of the difficulty levels and assess whether the specific trip is suitable for your child.
On this tour, you will receive the following documents:
Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.
One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.
Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags and specific local vouchers. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
Some nationalities do not need to apply for a visa before visiting Morocco. We ask you to check if you need to apply for a visa here.
We recommend checking with your health authorities or contacting your local doctor well in advance of departure to get updated information on relevant and possibly required vaccinations.
After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.
It is possible to make this trip all year round. In the summer, it will be very hot in Marrakech and more comfortable in the mountains. In the winter, it is cool in the mountains.
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