8 days from Marrakesh to mountain and desert trekking

1st day: Marrakesh – Dades Gorges

Morocco trekking tour departure will be from Marrakesh airport at 8 am, where we are going to cross by the highest mountain in Africa, « The high Atlas Mountains », followed by Tichka mountain, to reach Dades Gorges at the end of the day, where we will settle in a Hotel, to have dinner and then stay a night there. Furthermore, before reaching Dades Gorges, we will pass by Skoura Oasis which is full of ruined ancient Kasbahs among the palm trees, and the valley of roses at Kelaat M’gouna, to visit and have a look at the locally made cosmetic articles; and which are considered to have great interest and value throughout Morocco.

Day 2, 3 and 4th days:

We will spend three days and two nights at the Dades Gorges. After taking your breakfast, a splendid and amusing journey are waiting for you. A trek guided by the guides and the muleteers of the tour will show you special features of the landscape, they will schedule where the trek will begin, end, and where to stop; and also describe for you the nature and the way of life of the local Berbers, who inhabit the Anti-Atlas-Mountains. It will be a great trip to spend the night in the caves of the nomads of the Berbers in the mountains, and perhaps spending the night with a Berber family will definitely enjoy their hostility and austerity.

Day 5: San – Merzouga

On the fifth day of your Morocco trek, you will be returned to your hotel. refreshing in the shower. Arrive at “Bivouac” in the Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga. On the way to Bivouac, visit Tudra Gorge and then Rissani for a delicious lunch. When you arrive in Bivouac, you will spend the night and have dinner.

6th day: Merzouga

At Merzouga; we will have breakfast, and then a two-hour camel ride in the charming and splendid Sahara Sand dunes, then we will take a rest to prepare and have lunch. It will be Another two-hour camel trekking to reach the high dunes of Erg Chebbi, in the afternoon, where the atmosphere and the amazing view of the sunset made a spectacular scenery, and where we will spend a night, and have dinner.

7th day: Merzouga – Ouarzazate

Try waking up early to see an impressive view of the sunset covering the dunes and changing its color to create a very beautiful scene. We will drive back to the east to the villages of Tazzarine (which was featured in the film Bebel), and N’Qob to have lunch. We will then drive to « Tansikht », taking the ancient caravan to reach Dar’a valley at Agdz, which is full of large palm trees and ancient Kasbahs. We will continue passing by Tizi-N-Tinfifite to Ouarzazate, to have dinner and spend a night at the Riad.

8th day Ouarzazate – Marrakesh

Our last day of Morocco trekking tour, will start after taking breakfast, to visit Taourirt Kasbah, which was belonged to the Pasha of Marrakesh, and the place where he used to carry goods brought in the caravans from Sub-Saharan Africa, before selling them. Also, to visit the most famous kasbah in Morocco, called » Ait Ben Haddou », which was used by many Hollywood blockbusters, and a Unesco Wolrd Heritage site. Then, to another kasbah, called « Telouet », along the new road, which is a Kasbah situated right in the middle of the mountains, and was once belonged to the last Glaoui Pasha of Marrakesh. We will reach Marrakesh as end of Morocco trekking tour, after passing by Tizi-N-Tichka mountain.

Included in the tour:

• Transportation from Marrakesh airport to all destinations
• Accommodation (hotel, bivouac, riad) for 7 nights
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Guided trek in the Atlas and Anti-Atlas Mountains
• Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes
• Visit to Skoura Oasis and the valley of roses
• Visit to Tudra Gorge and Rissani
• Visit to Taourirt Kasbah, Ait Ben Haddou, and Telouet
• Local guides and muleteers

Not Included in the tour:

• Airfare to Marrakesh
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses (such as souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
• Optional activities
• Gratuities for guides and muleteers.