7-Day Toubkal Ascent & Merzouga Dunes Program – Morocco

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Overview

This unique program combines mountain adventure with Sahara Desert immersion, offering a complete Moroccan experience:

  • Toubkal Ascent (4,167 m): Climb the highest peak in North Africa, enjoying a physical challenge and breathtaking views of the High Atlas, Siroua massif, and Marrakech plain.

  • Berber Culture Encounters: Visit traditional Berber villages and meet locals, especially during the hike to Toubkal Refuge and the night in Armed.

  • UNESCO Heritage Sites: Explore the iconic Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-see Moroccan landmark.

  • Todra Gorges & Dadès Valley: Discover dramatic geological formations with stunning landscapes, perfect for hiking or scenic drives.

  • Merzouga Dunes & Night Under the Stars: Experience a camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes and sleep in a traditional desert bivouac under the starry sky, with a Berber music dinner.

  • Diverse Landscapes: Traverse snow-capped mountains, golden desert dunes, and lush Draa Valley oases for unforgettable panoramas.

This program offers a full adventure combining trekking, culture, exploration, and relaxation in Morocco’s most spectacular settings.

Included/Excluded

  • 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
  • Meet your guide, transfer to the hotel, check-in, and discuss the program. Free time to explore Marrakech at your own pace.

Day 2: Marrakech – Imlil – Toubkal Hike – Toubkal Refuge
  • Early transfer to Imlil. Meet muleteers who carry your luggage. Hike through terraced fields and irrigation channels to Aremd village, stopping at Sidi Chemharouch shrine. Continue to Toubkal Refuge (3,100 m).
    Trekking duration: ~5 hours | Overnight: Toubkal Refuge

Day 3: Toubkal Refuge – Toubkal Summit (4,167 m) – Return to Imlil
  • Early morning ascent of Toubkal Summit. Enjoy panoramic views of surrounding peaks and Marrakech plain. Descend to Toubkal Refuge for lunch and rest, then return to Imlil via Sidi Chemharouch.
    Trekking duration: ~9 hours | Overnight: Riad Atlas Imlil

Day 4: Armed – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Kelaat M’Gouna – Dadès Valley (390 km)

Drive through High Atlas via Tizi N’Tichka Pass (2,260 m). Visit Ait Ben Haddou, then lunch in Ouarzazate. Continue to Kelaat M’Gouna (Rose Valley) and reach Dadès Valley.
Overnight: Hotel, double room | Distance: 390 km

Day 5: Dadès Valley – Todra Gorges – Tinjdad – Erfoud – Merzouga (280 km)

Explore Todra Gorges, then drive to Merzouga via Ziz Valley and Arfoud oasis, stopping in Rissani. Camel trek (~1 hour) in Erg Chebbi dunes, then overnight in desert bivouac with dinner and traditional music.
Distance: 280 km

Day 6: Merzouga – Tazzarine – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech (565 km)
  • Sunrise over Merzouga dunes, then drive through Tazzarine and Draa Valley. Lunch in Ouarzazate and return to Marrakech via Tizi N’Tichka Pass.
    Distance: 565 km | Overnight: Marrakech

Day 7: Transfer to Airport & End of Services

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