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Altas Trip and Desert Tour Combined Morocco - 8 days

8 days

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Start and end in Marrakesh

4.6

6 traveler reviews

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Thoroughly enjoyed the experience of this challenging trek. The desert experience is much more touristy, but inspiring nonetheless.
Robin, traveled in April
4.0
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Operator: Trek in Morocco
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Marrakech to Agersioual
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatisation trek in Ouirgane National Park
Landmarks
Ouirgane National Park
Day 2
Ouirgane Valley to Azzaden Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Azzaden Valley with views toward Mount Toubkal
Landmarks
Azzaden Valley
Mount Toubkal
Day 3
Azzaden Valley to Toubkal Refuge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with spectacular views over the Atlas Mountain Range), Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Toubkal Refuge past Ighouliden waterfalls
- Cross Aguelzim Mountain pass at 3,560m
Landmarks
Ighouliden waterfalls
Aguelzim Mountain pass
Toubkal Refuge
Day 4
Mount Toubkal Summit to Imlil
Included Activities
- Climb to Mount Toubkal summit (4,167m)
- Descent to Imlil via refuge path
Landmarks
Mount Toubkal
Imlil
Day 5
Imlil to Dades Gorge
Included Activities
- Drive over Tizi-n-Tichka mountain pass
Optional Activities
- Visit Ouarzazate Film Studios
- Hike during journey
- Hike at Dades Gorge
Landmarks
Tizi-n-Tichka Pass
Ouarzazate Film Studios
Dades Gorge
Day 6
Dades Valley to Merzouga Desert Camp
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Traditional Moroccan dinner at Berber camp)
Included Activities
- Camel trekking at sunset (approximately 1.5 hours)
- Overnight at Berber desert camp
Optional Activities
- Hike to explore Todra Gorge palmery
Landmarks
Todra Gorge
Merzouga
Day 7
Merzouga Desert to Ait Benhaddou
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camel trek at sunrise
- Guided exploration of Ait Benhaddou fortified city
Landmarks
Ait Benhaddou
Day 8
Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech
Included Activities
- Explore Telouet Kasbah
Landmarks
Ounilla Valley
Telouet Kasbah
Tizi-n-Tichka Pass

Landmarks
Ouirgane National Park

Landmarks
Azzaden Valley
Mount Toubkal

Landmarks
Ighouliden waterfalls
Aguelzim Mountain pass
Toubkal Refuge

Landmarks
Mount Toubkal
Imlil

Landmarks
Tizi-n-Tichka Pass
Ouarzazate Film Studios
Dades Gorge

Landmarks
Todra Gorge
Merzouga

Landmarks
Ait Benhaddou

Landmarks
Ounilla Valley
Telouet Kasbah
Tizi-n-Tichka Pass

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Trek in Morocco

4.6

(97 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

3 to 91 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

67%

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Traveler Reviews

4.6

Overall rating based on 6 Reviews

Itinerary
3.8
Transport
4.6
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.6

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Martin
November 22nd, 2023
5
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Very dedicated guides. Super exper!
Traveled in November 2023
Allan
April 14th, 2022
5
Our combined Atlas Mountain and Sahara desert tour began with a pick up from our hotel in Marrakesh. We were in...
Our combined Atlas Mountain and Sahara desert tour began with a pick up from our hotel in Marrakesh. We were in company of an experienced trek in morocco tour guide, who had the knowledge of the surrounding Berber villages and Moroccan landscape. He showed us all the beautiful places including the highest mountain peaks, amazing trails, and the sand dunes at the the Sahara desert.After the trip we were dropped off to our hotel in Marrakesh. Thanks Trek In Morocco for the wonderful trip.Show more
Traveled in September 2021
R
Robin
April 13th, 2022
4
Hossain, the tour organiser was excellent: Available and helpful. Abdul, my mountain guide was also first-rate,...
Hossain, the tour organiser was excellent: Available and helpful. Abdul, my mountain guide was also first-rate, taking the right pace up the hill and down, gearing everything to my abilities and wishes. Hassan, my driver, excelled: fun, always with an eye to my comfort, prompt, cannot be faulted. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience of this challenging trek. Toubkal in winter is no joke and, on my day, no-one reached the summit: beaten back by deep fresh snow, driving wind and consequent avalanche risk. But we had a go and the guides were game and competent. The desert experience is much more touristy, but inspiring nonetheless if you have not visited the desert before: astonishing scenery and buckets of history. The story of Telouet is little known but rich and very violent. I took Gavin Maxwell’s “Lords of the Atlas” with me. My only complaint - and it is hardly the trek’s fault is… there was only me on it! Plenty of company for the Toubkal bit because there are lots of others going up, but I was flying solo in the desert. I would add however, that this did not compromise the standards at all: Mercedes people carrier all to myself! My thanks to everyone involved. RT. (UK, April 2022).Show more
Traveled in April 2022
Prince
April 12th, 2022
5
What an epic adventure? We went on a stunning tour to Morocco with my family—my dad and mum. It was a surprise trip...
What an epic adventure? We went on a stunning tour to Morocco with my family—my dad and mum. It was a surprise trip for my parents because they were celebrating their 30-year anniversary this year. While the trip had a lot of driving through the Sahara desert, it was a stunning experience for my parents and me. A view morocco tour guide accompanied us and helped us a lot during the Sahara adventure. It was safe, the local people were friendly, and we ate delicious meals. We will forever cherish the memories of this epic trip. I was so proud to make my parents happy. Thanks trek in Morocco for a wonderful experience.Show more
Traveled in October 2021
Fran
July 28th, 2019
4
The tour was split into 2 parts - trekking and the Sahara desert: Trekking - Excellent pick up and driver from my...
The tour was split into 2 parts - trekking and the Sahara desert: Trekking - Excellent pick up and driver from my hotel to Imlil where we were greeted at the Riad with tea. To allow me to climb Toubkal with other people the itinerary was swapped around slightly. Day 1&2 - Sabir led us to basecamp then the following morning got up extra early to allow us to get to the summit for sunrise. Then all the way back to Imlil. The food, prepared by Mohammed, was absolutely fantastic and I could not fault a think. Day 3 - 5 - trekking around the villages and valleys again with Sabir as my guide. He did an excellent job of showing me different things and his local knowledge was superb. The muleteer (Ahmed) produced some ok food, but not quite to Mohammed’s standards! I would highly recommend the trekking both in the valleys and the Toubkal climb. Sahara - this was a complete let down and did not match up at all to the itinerary or what was promised. Firstly the driver did not speak any English (the tour promotes an ‘English speaking driver’) and very limited French, meaning we spent hours upon hours in the car not knowing what was happening. We made stops for lunch and were pushed into buying scarves to wear in the desert. The itinerary also gave me the option of a trek - this was not offered, nor could I ask the driver about it. After a very long day of travelling the Riad we stayed in was distinctly average. Air con was an extra 100dhr a night. Breakfast was poor - food and drinks not replenished so those not in first missed out. Again another 8-9 hours in the car stopping at various shopping points to get to the desert. At the desert the driver got lost and spent another hour trying to find the drop off points. Again the itinerary said there would be options for a trek - not offered again. The camel ride was a bit of a gimmick. Walked around for 45mins to the tents which were still in view of our drop off point. Take something to do at night in the desert - there is a lot of sitting and waiting around until dinner! In the morning, the itinerary said we would return by camel. Again this didn’t happen and we were just told to walk to the waiting cars. Another 9 hours in the car back to Marrakesh. The driver spent four of those singing incredibly badly until I had to sign to him to stop. Again he took a wrong turning and I had to redirect him. All in all, I would highly recommend the trekking in the valleys however the Sahara trip was nothing like what was sold to me and a disappointment.Show more
Traveled in July 2019
D
David
March 15th, 2019
4.5
Fantastic tour! 4 days trek in the Atlas Mountain : Our guide and muleteer/cook were incredible! We enjoyed every...
Fantastic tour! 4 days trek in the Atlas Mountain : Our guide and muleteer/cook were incredible! We enjoyed every single minute of the trek with them. Beautiful scenery and so many friendly and interesting locals. Quick tip : Bring your own stash of toilet paper! 4 days trek of the Desert : Great scenery and accomodations. Expect lots of driving as the distance to Merzouga is considerable, but the experience in the desert is worth it! Quick tip : Let your driver know in advance the type of restaurant you want for lunch. It'll save you from stopping at a restaurant that is either outside your budget or not to your taste.Show more
Traveled in March 2019