Marrakech Trip Overview
2 Days Toubkal Trek & 4 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech
Perfect combination of 2 days Mount Toubkal trek & 4 days desert tour which will take you to the Moroccan Chamonix “Imlil” from where you will take day walks and Climb the highest peak in NOrth Africa and meet the originated population in Morocco prior to travel over the Atlas Mountains on the following days to get to Dades gorges for 1st stop, carry on to Merzouga where you will have a camel ride and overnight on the nomadic dunes then driva back through the stony desert “ Tazarine” via Draa valley to get to ait benhaddou Kasbahs for the night in the hotel, final day will be up the ounilla valley over tizi n Tichka pass and back to Marrakech.
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Duration: 6 days
Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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2 Days Toubkal Trek & 4 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech
Perfect combination of 2 days Mount Toubkal trek & 4 days desert tour which will take you to the Moroccan Chamonix “Imlil” from where you will take day walks and Climb the highest peak in NOrth Africa and meet the originated population in Morocco prior to travel over the Atlas Mountains on the following days to get to Dades gorges for 1st stop, carry on to Merzouga where you will have a camel ride and overnight on the nomadic dunes then driva back through the stony desert “ Tazarine” via Draa valley to get to ait benhaddou Kasbahs for the night in the hotel, final day will be up the ounilla valley over tizi n Tichka pass and back to Marrakech.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil – Mountain Hut
Stop At: Toubkal, Morocco
Come with us to challenge yourself and climb the highest peak in North Africa in 2 days. The tour starts and finishes in the vibrant city of Marrakech, and includes transport to and from Imlil . We will trek with an experienced local Guide , a local cook and mules to carry our luggage. It’s a challenging walk rather than a climb, and anybody in good physical condition can reach the top. Make sure you bring your camera; the views from the summit a
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mountain Hut ( shared room )
Day 2: Mountain Hut -Toubkal Summit -Imlil
Stop At: Toubkal, Morocco
Mount Toubkal is the highest mountain in North Africa, reaching 4167m at its peak. Your ascent will take two days and culminate in a spectacular and stunning view of the Atlas Mountains and the Toubkal National Park.
Day 2: Toubkal Refuge (base camp) – Toubkal peak – Imlil -Marrakech
Early in the morning you make your attempt on the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa. Your route takes you up the south cirque, crossing the stream above the refuge. The walking is relatively straightforward, but the scree and the altitude will make the going quite difficult in parts. The views along the way make the journey more than worthwhile. When you reach the summit you will see that the vistas across the surrounding landscape are quite breathtaking. From here there are unrestricted views in every direction, from the Marrakesh Plain to the High Atlas in the north and as far south as the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara. You will retrace your steps when you return down the mountain and head back towards Imlil. Transfer back to Marrakech. About 9 to 10 hours walking.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Homestay in Imli or small Riad on Half board
Day 3: Imlil -Ouarzazate- Dades Valley
Stop At: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Imlil at 8.30am and head out over the Atlas Mountains, driving over the stunning Tizi-n-Tichka mountain pass.
You’ll pass through lots of Berber villages, and once you’re in the desert, you’ll see riverside oases and barren hillsides dotted with kasbahs (fortified
dwellings that house families and their livestock). Along the way, you will have the option either to take a break and visit the Ouarzazate Film Studios or stop
for a hike. Once you reach Dades Gorge, you have the option of going for a hike, or relaxing at your hotel. Overnight in Dades. (Total driving time 7hours)
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Riad Dades on Half board
Day 4: Boumalen Ndades – Tinghire – Merzouga
Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from the Dades Valley to Todra Gorge – a massive fault dividing the High Atlas mountains, rising up 300 metres in a narrow valley with palmeries and Berber villages. Here, you can go for a hike to explore the palmery, a green oasis full of large date palms. After lunch you’ll head further into the desert to the gateway town of Merzouga to pick up supplies for your desert trip. You will then drive on to a kasbah to pick up your camel. At sunset, you’ll trek for an hour-and-a-half by camel to a Berber camp where you will enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, and sleep under the stars or in tents at a desert camp. (Total driving time 6hours )
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnightstay at the desert camp
Day 5: Merzouga-Alnif- Ouarzazate
Stop At: Alnif, Alnif, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Wake to a desert sunrise and then return to the kasbah by camel. You will then have a chance to freshen up and enjoy a breakfast. Once you are refreshed, you willhead out of the desert for a drive to Ait Benhaddou. This is an ancient fortified city containing countless kasbahs and has been the atmospheric subject of numerous hollywood movies (The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander, Lawrence of Arabia…) You will have the chance to walk around the buildings and explore with your guide. You will overnight in a riad in ouarzazte . (Total driving time 5 – 6 hours)
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the small riad on Half board
Day 6: Day 6 : Ouarzazte -Ait ben hadou – Marrakech
Stop At: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Travel along the Ounilla Valley to the Telouet Kasbah, a crumbling kasbah that was once an important stop for traders. Explore the Kasbah and then after lunch, you will head back over the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass to Marrakech (Total driving time 4 hours).
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
