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Marrakech

MOUNT TOUBKAL AND SAHARA DESERT IN 6 DAYS

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Hiking

Category

6 Days

Duration

Intermediate

Experience

Medium

Fitness

From 1 to 12

Participants

What you'll do

This journey offers a splendid blend of adventure, encompassing the ascent of Mount Toubkal and exploration of the Sahara Desert. Over the course of a week-long vacation, you will reach the highest peak in North Africa and enjoy a beautiful sojourn amidst the sand dunes.

Itinerary

Your pickup is scheduled for 7:30 PM at Marrakech. Typically, there's an additional pickup from Menara Airport at 8:00 PM to collect other members of the group. From Marrakech, you'll embark on a 1 hour and 40-minute journey to the town of Imlil (1,750 m / 5,741 ft) where you'll be greeted by your local team. Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed with dinner and a brief overview of the trek and stay in shared rooms for the night. Distance: 64 km (39 mi) (driving)
Embark on a 6-hour trek to the Toubkal refuge, situated at 3,200 meters. Start your day with breakfast at 7:30 AM, and commence your hike around 8:30-9 AM, entrusting your primary luggage to the muleteers. You'll pause for lunch halfway through the journey. The hike is steady which gives a good acclimatisation for beginner hikers. Accommodations will be in shared dormitory-style rooms. Distance: 11 km (6 mi) | Elevation Gain: +1,460 m (+4,790 ft) | Time: 6 hours
From Toubkal refuge to the summit (4,167 m / 13,671 ft) and then back to Imlil (1,800 m / 5,906 ft). We'll start with an early breakfast at 3.30 AM before setting off on our climb to Mount Toubkal around 4.30 AM. The climb to the peak can take approximately 4 hours. After reaching the summit, we'll descend to the refuge for lunch, followed by a 6-hour trek down to Imlil. You'll be accommodated in a local house where you can enjoy a hot shower and a hearty dinner. Distance: 17 km (9 mi) | Elevation Gain: +967 m (+3,173 ft) -2,367 m (-7,766 ft) | Time: 10 hours
We'll start the trip to Ouarzazate Region at 8 AM. Set off on a journey southeastward today. Take in the historic Ait Barka view point afterwards to cross the Tichka pass with a spectacular view on the Atlas Valleys. We will visit the Telouet Kasbah, an old castle belongs to Pasha Glaoui. Drive down to Ounila Valley and lunch in Ait Benhadou. After lunch we will explore Kasbah and then drive to Ouarzazate (Morocco's cinema capital). Your stay will be at a hotel where dinner and breakfast are provided. Jump in the swimming pool and enjoy the afternoon! Distance: 300 km (186 mi) (driving) | Time: 7-8 hours
From Ouarzazate to the Oulad Driss. Drive along the Draa Valley, we will pass through Agdze and stop for lunch at Zagoura, to arrive to Oulad Idriss. After a relaxing break, a local team will greet you and commence your camel trek across the Erg Lihoudi dunes for about 2 hours. We will settle into the camp to witness the sunset, followed by dinner, a campfire, and music. Distance: 259 km (186 mi) (driving) | Time: 6 hours
Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise and have breakfast. A camer ride we will take us to Mhamid (1.30h) - if you don't want to ride camel a 4x4 car ride is possible too. Come back to Oulad Driss for a relax break (changing clothes, going to the bathroom...). Then, we will reaching Marrakech at approximately 8 PM - we will stop for a lunch break on the way to the airport. Distance: 550 km (341 mi) (driving) | Time: 9 hours

Important stuff

From the highest peaks to the hidden trails, we've got your back

Once you book, your trip is guaranteed to run, allowing you to book your flights with confidence.

Want to change your departure date or trip? No problem—enjoy maximum flexibility to make changes up to 60 days before departure.

Travel with peace of mind. Our insurance package covers accidents and rescue during outdoor activities, medical expenses, and luggage protection, as well as trip cancellations and 24/7 medical assistance from our insurance partner.

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What's included

Accident insurance
Medical and luggage insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
Hiking Guide
Transport from Marrakech to Imlil (Atlas Mountains)
English-speaking guide
All meals in the mountains
All accommodations
Porters
AC private minibus for Sahara trip
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners during the Sahara trip
Camel ride
Water during the meals
Flight
Visa (if applicable)
Soft drinks
Mountain equipment hire
Local tipping
Everything not mentioned in the “What’s included”
Extra bottle of waters

Accomodations

Toubkal Refuge

Toubkal refuge at 3200m, basic but nice shelter. It has chimneys and hot shower.

Riad Bab Imlil

You will stay at Riad Bab Imlil. Local & Authentic guest house with private rooms facilities.

Kasbha Les Jardins de Ouarzazate

We stay Kasbha Les Jardins or similar. An authentic accommodation.

Carave De Desert camp - Erg Chegaga

We stay in simple camps but clean with shared facilities, the Carave De Desert camp.

Guides

Lahouceine & Atlas Vertical

Lahouceine & Atlas Vertical

Lahouceine is a hiking guide proud to offer his professional services to anyone wishing to discover the mountains and deserts of his home country. His company is a family affair based in the village of Asni at the entrance to the Toubkal National Park. He was born in the Atlas and has an intimate knowledge of and passion for these mountains that he call home.

Meeting point

31.6008085-8.0252375
Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Departures

All departures are guaranteed to run

July 2025
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28 Jul
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2 Aug
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11 Aug
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16 Aug
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13 Oct
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18 Oct
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28 Oct
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2 Nov
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25 Nov
7:30 PM
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30 Nov
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Mon
8 Dec
7:30 PM
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13 Dec
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Mon
22 Dec
7:30 PM
Sat
27 Dec
8:00 PM

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Mon
29 Dec
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3 Jan
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Tue
20 Jan
7:30 PM
Sun
25 Jan
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Mon
16 Feb
7:30 PM
Sat
21 Feb
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Reviews 5.0

6 total

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erica beninca (Apr 2023)

really great

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juan (Oct 2022)

Great experience! better than excepted!

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Federica (Aug 2022)

Cool, nice people and nice place!

Li
Linda (Jul 2024)

I must say thank you to all the people I met, specially Lhouceine for making this feat not rocket scienze! Despite the struggle, with him all seemed so easy and enjoyable. The place was mindblowing and I'll never forget the colors, the parfumes and the smiles of Morocco! Extraordinary experience, extraordinary fellow travelers! Thank you!

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Maria (Sep 2024)

Ci tenevo a ringraziarvi per avermi regalato la possibilità di scalare uno dei monti più alti del nord africa; senza di voi non credo che avrei mai pensato di poter arrivare a 4200 metri di altezza. Inoltre, Lhouceine e la sua famiglia sono stati professionali ed adorabili nel prendersi cura di noi presso il loro riad; stanze pulite, cibo fresco e preparato con amore, e continua richiesta di feedback per assicurarsi che fossimo sempre felici.

1190 €

(392 € deposit)