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5 days tour

High Atlas Heights To Sahara Sands: 5-Day Tour

$ 546 .00 USD

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High Atlas Heights To Sahara Sands: 5-Day Tour

This tour includes:

Others

Sunset Camel ride in Merzouga Desert

Meals

Full board during the Toubkal hike Dinner & breakfast in Dar Imlil Dinner & breakfast in Hotel Babylon Dades Dinner & breakfast in Oasis Luxury Camp

Transport

A/C modern 4ร—4 or van driven by a professional driver/guide

Guide

Local mountain guide for Toubkal ascent trek

Accommodation

Overnight at Toubkal Refuge Overnight at Dar Imlil or similar Overnight at Hotel Babylon Dades or similar Overnight at a camp in Oasis Luxury Camp or similar ยญ

Not included:

Others

Lunches and beverages for the Sahara desert tour part Local guides during the Sahara desert part, if any Entrance fees to museums and historical sites, if any

Flights

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip High Atlas Heights To Sahara Sands: 5-Day Tour

  • Day 1 Marrakesh โ†’ Imlil โ†’ Toubkal Hut ( 1 Hour Drive โ€“ 3 Hours Hike )
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Marrakesh โ†’ Imlil โ†’ Toubkal Hut ( 1 Hour Drive โ€“ 3 Hours Hike )

      Our epic adventure begins early in the morning with a drive from Marrakesh to Imlil, the gateway to the Mount Toubkal hike. Meet our guide, muleteer, and cook, who will manage our belongings as we start a short hike to Aroumd village (2000m). From here, we will cross the flood plain of Ait Mizane and start a 1207m ascent, zigzagging along a series of switchbacks past the holy shrine of Chamharouch. We will arrive at Toubkal Hut (3200m) late in the afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.

  • Day 2 Toubkal Hut -Toubkal Summit โ†’ Imlil (6 Hours Hike)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Toubkal Hut -Toubkal Summit โ†’ Imlil (6 Hours Hike)

      We will wake up at dawn for a 10-hour trek. The climb to Toubkal summit involves scrambling across steep rocky fields, particularly challenging in the snowy winter season. After 4 hours of hiking, we will reach the summit of Toubkal (4167m) and enjoy majestic views over North Africa. To the east, we will see the Sahara desert plains, and to the west, the Atlantic coast beyond the peaks of the Nfiss Valley. We will toast our accomplishment over a packed breakfast before descending to the Toubkal hut base for lunch. In the afternoon, we will return to Imlil for dinner, and overnight stay at our hotel.

  • Day 3 Imlil - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Boumalne Dades (6 Hours Drive )
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Imlil - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Boumalne Dades (6 Hours Drive )

      After breakfast, we will leave the Toubkal summit hike behind and start our Morocco Sahara desert tour. We will cross Tizi Nโ€™tichka Pass towards Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, an earthen village listed as a World Heritage site and a set for numerous Hollywood films. We will meet our local guide for a short visit to the village and learn about this 17th-century building. After a leisurely lunch, we will continue to Ouarzazate, easily spotting the Atlas Film Studios at the city entrance. We will then proceed to the oasis of Skoura, famous for the well-preserved Kasbah Amridil, where we will learn about Berber culture, architecture, and lifestyle. In the afternoon, we will continue to Boumalne Dades, driving past the road of 1001 Kasbahs and the Valley of the Roses. We will arrive at our hotel at the edge of the Dades canyons for dinner and overnight stay.

  • Day 4 Boumalne Dades - Tinghir - Merzouga (4 Hours Drive )
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Boumalne Dades - Tinghir - Merzouga (4 Hours Drive )

      After breakfast, we will head to Tinghir, a former French military bastion known for its Jewish community and silver jewelry craftsmanship. We will meet our local guide for a walk in the oasis and the majestic Todgha Canyons. In the afternoon, we will continue to Rissani, a holy town famous for being the birthplace of the current Moroccan dynasty, the Alaouites. We will visit the dates market before proceeding to Merzouga. Upon arrival, we will meet our camel caravan and head to Erg Chebbi for another epic adventure. We will stop at the top of the sand dunes to watch the sunset over the horizon. Just before dark, we will arrive at our Sahara desert camp nestled in the middle of nowhere. After settling in our tent, we will enjoy a delicious Moroccan dinner under the stars, followed by a cozy evening around the campfire, entertained by our nomad hosts playing Tam Tam drums.

  • Day 5 Merzouga - Ouarzazate - Marrakech ( 9 Hours Drive )
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Merzouga - Ouarzazate - Marrakech ( 9 Hours Drive )

      We will wake up early to watch the sunrise (optional), have breakfast, and take a camel ride back to the camp operatorโ€™s lodge. We will then meet our driver for a long ride back to Marrakesh, passing Ouarzazate and the High Atlas Mountains. Our Atlas hiking and Sahara desert tour will conclude at our Marrakesh riad, hotel, or a location of our choice.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 95

Age range allowed for this experience.

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