9 Days Travel program Atlas East South Moroccan Sahara

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Embark on a spectacular 9-days expedition through Morocco’s stunning and contrasting regions — from the vibrant city of Marrakech to the silent beauty of the Sahara and the dramatic heights of the High Atlas Mountains.

Your journey begins with a scenic drive through the Tizi n’Tichka pass and the lush Ounila Valley before arriving in the iconic ksar of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa,” and explore the dramatic landscapes of the Dadès Gorges and Jbel Saghro, where you’ll meet local nomads and discover hidden valleys.

Venture deep into the desert, crossing remote villages and wild dunes until you reach the untouched beauty of Erg Zhar, where you’ll spend a magical night in a nomadic bivouac under a sky full of stars. The journey then continues through the Iriki salt flats and the artisan town of Taznakht before reaching Tisldaye in the Anti-Atlas.

Finally, head north into the heart of the High Atlas for a mountain trekking experience in the Imlil region, culminating in the optional ascent of Mount Toubkal — the highest peak in North Africa (4,167m). Throughout the trip, enjoy rich cultural exchanges, scenic drives, traditional Moroccan hospitality, and a true taste of adventure.

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  • Professional mountain guide
  • Accommodation during the trek (gîtes, refuges, or tents depending on the route)
  • All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and hot drinks)
  • Transfers to/from the trek starting point
  • Optional mules for luggage transport
  • Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, cooking gear) if camping trek
  • Drinking water during the trek
  • Required permits and local taxes
  • International flights to/from Morocco
  • Travel and medical insurance (required)
  • Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, boots, clothing, walking poles, etc.)
  • Tips for guides, muleteers, and drivers
  • Extra drinks (soft drinks, bottled water, alcohol)
  • Optional side trips or activities not listed in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone, etc.)
  • Accommodation before/after the trek unless specified

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech & Transfer to Aït Benhaddou
  • Arrival at Marrakech Menara Airport.

  • Immediate transfer via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass.

  • Stop in the Telouet Valley with a guided visit of the historic Kasbah of Telouet.

  • Lunch en route.

  • Scenic drive through the Ounila Valley and Berber villages.

  • Light hike before arriving in Aït Benhaddou.

  • Hotel check-in and free time.
    📏 Distance: 186 km

Day 2: Aït Benhaddou → Ouarzazate
  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Guided visit of the UNESCO World Heritage Site: Ksar Aït Benhaddou.

  • Drive to Ouarzazate, option to visit the famous Atlas Film Studios.

  • Hotel check-in and free afternoon.
    📏 Distance: 35 km

Day 3: Ouarzazate → Dadès Valley → Nkob via Jbel Saghro
  • Breakfast and departure via the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.

  • Pass through Kelaat M’Gouna (Valley of Roses).

  • Lunch stop in the Dadès Gorges.

  • Cross the Tizi Tazazert pass (2,250 m) through the volcanic Jbel Saghro.

  • Encounter with local nomads in the Ousdidene Valley.

  • Arrival in Nkob, dinner, and overnight at hotel.
    📏 Distance: 183 km

Day 4: Nkob → Zagora → M’Hamid → Erg Zhar (Desert Bivouac)
  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Scenic drive through the Draa Valley’s palm groves and ksour.

  • Stop in Zagora, continuation to M’Hamid for lunch.

  • Off-road adventure across the Sidi Naji plateau and sand dunes.

  • Sunset arrival at Erg Zhar dunes.

  • Overnight in a wild desert bivouac under the stars.
    📏 Distance: 190 km road + 45 km piste

Day 5: Desert Hike → Chegaga → Iriki → Tisldaye
  • Early wake-up to watch the sunrise.

  • Breakfast at the camp.

  • 2-hour desert walk with a local guide.

  • Transfer by 4x4 through the Chegaga dunes and dry lake of Iriki.

  • Picnic lunch in the wilderness.

  • Scenic drive via Taznakht (Berber carpet capital).

  • Dinner and overnight at a riad in Tisldaye.
    📏 Distance: 85 km piste + 151 km road

Day 6: Tisldaye → Imlil (High Atlas Mountains)
  • Breakfast and departure toward the High Atlas.

  • Scenic drive via Tichka, Ait Ourir, Ourika Valley, Tahnaout & Asni.

  • Arrival in Imlil, gateway to Mount Toubkal.

  • Dinner and overnight in a mountain riad.
    📏 Distance: 220 km

Day 7: Trek to Refuge (Mount Toubkal Base)
  • Breakfast at the riad.

  • Meet your mountain guide and begin ascent.

  • Hike via the village of Aremd and Sidi Chamharouch.

  • Lunch en route.

  • Arrival and overnight at the mountain refuge.
    ⏱️ 5 hours hiking

Day 8: Toubkal Summit Option → Return to Imlil
  • Early breakfast at the refuge.

  • Two options:

    1. Summit ascent (3.5h up / 2h down) → rest at refuge → 3h descent to Imlil.

    2. Rest or local walks and descent directly to Imlil.

  • Check-in at the riad, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 9: Imlil → Marrakech
  • Breakfast at the riad.

  • Transfer back to Marrakech.

  • End of services.

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