Toubkal Ascent & Explore sahara 6d/5n

This perfect combination of 6 days and 5 nights Toubkal & Erg Chebbi Tour that will take you through the valley of ait mezain and berber villages of imlil after you head to Sahara desert for 4 Days this tour will allow you to take the time to visit many places like Ait Benhaddou kasbahs and to travel the land path of Assif n Ounilla and visit the famous kasbah Glaoui Telouet and Camel ride in Erg Chebbi

Detail about the package

Toubkal Ascent & Explore Sahara 6d/5n

For those are Interested on the Adventures this is Perfect Tour For you. Takes 6 days , the first two days will be in Atlas mountains you will climb the highest peack in north Africa with elevation of 4167m and Visit berber villages of imlil valley. the secound part is 4 days in Sahara desert, its completly different world visit the world heritage place ait ben haddou kasbah, and film studios in ouarzazate before you go for a Hike in Dades and Todra Gorges.
the Highlight of the tour comes a camel ride in the cold dunes of erg chebbi Overnight stay in berber tents under the starts of the sahara desert

Guidance

The trek Will be Guided by qualified Local Guide From Atlas Mountains Who is ready to Help you get to your destination and tell you every thing you need About the Area

transport

We will Pick you Up from your accommodation in Marrakech on Very comfortable private Transport. and drop you Off There after the Tour.

Food & Beverages

The Food will be provided During The Trek. Please if you are allergic to something Let us Know ahead. NB: Lunches for the Desert Tours are not Included.

ITINERARY

Day1: Marrakech - Imlil - Toubkal Refuge (3200m)

After  breakfast at the hotel in Marrakech, our driver will pick you up and take you to High Atlas mountains, the trek starts from Imlil , at 67km on the south west of Marrakech, here you will meet the team who will accompany you during trek, within half an hour you start the walk with an experienced mountain guide through the Berber villages following a mule track which will take you to the mountain hut via the shrine Sidi Chamhrouch (2500m) where you will have your lunch, after lunch & a short break, continue towards the refuge (3200m)

group of people walking in the mountains

Day2: Toubkal Refuge (3200m) - Toubkal Summit (4167m) - Imlil (1740m)

Wake up early to avoid the sunny way, breakfast around 5.00am and start the ascent climb at 5.30am, step by step until you get to the point above the hut where you have a short break with nuts, water etc..  After 3h/4h walking up the hill, you will be able to see all the high atlas mountains like a view from the air, stunning view of the green valleys & Berber villages, a break on the summit of jebel toubkal will allow to take pictures & enjoy the views before heading down to the hut, a diversify lunch will be ready for you there. After lunch you walk down hill towards Imlil by the same route Overnight in Imlil

group of people in mountain summit

Day 3: Imlil – Tizi N’tichka – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley – Dades Gorges

You will be picked up from your place 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. 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. 6 to 7 hours drive

cherry blossoms in green valley

Day 4: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi (camp)

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 by camel to a  camp where you will enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, and sleep under the stars or in tents at a desert camp. 4 to 5 hours drive

poeple riding camels in sahara desert in morocco

Day 5: Camp – Merzouga – tinjdad – ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou Kasbah

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 will head 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 hotel close to Ait Benhaddou.  5 to 6 hours drive

mude buildings well dicorated

Day 6: Ait Benhaddou – Telouiat – Tizi n’ Tichka – Marrakech

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 . 3 to 4 hours drive

very old kasbah and cherry blossoms

Places to be

Maps & info

Explore the kasbahs, gorges and desert views of eastern Morocco. You’ll hike through remarkable gorges, wander the winding streets of ancient, walled kasbahs, and take a camel trek into the Sahara desert at sunset. Spend a night at a traditional Berber camp and see the stars like you’ve never seen them before! Your hassle-free trip includes

  • Group 1 person         :  On request
  • Group 2 people         : 600€/person
  • Group 3 people         : 500€/person
  • Group 4 – 7 people    : 350€/person
  • Group 8 – 12 people  : 300€/person

NB : Extra 20 /person extra from Nov to April to cover porters & extra for mountain hut winter ratesIncluded

  • All transport
  • 1 Overnight in imlil  (HB)
  • English speaking guide, and cook (MT)
  •  Muleteers and mules for assistance (MT)
  •  Full board on trek + mineral water, coffee and tea (MT)
  • 4×4 or Mini-bus during Desert tour
  • 1 overnight in hôtels at Dades (HB)
  • 1 overnight camping on Dunes at Erg Chebbi (HB)
  • 1 Night in Ait benhaddou Kasbah
  • Camel Ride on Duns
  • Travel insurance.
  • Soft/alcoholic drinks
  • Tips and personal expanses
  • Lunches ( last 4 days)
  • Entrance fee (Monuments visits)

This tour runs all year round and can depart at any date of your preference.
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join , please get in Touch!!

Easy – Medium – Hard

The Accommodation during this trek can either be in a mountain hut for the winter treks or on camping if prefered from June -Octo

1 overnight camping on the dunes (nomad tents)

1 Night in hotel in Dades

1 Night in Guest house

1 Night Hotel in ait benhaddou

2 Nights in refuge

 

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