Combine cultural discovery with mountain adventure in this unique hiking tour through Morocco's Atlas Mountains and imperial cities.
Tour Highlights:
Day 1: Casablanca / Rabat
Arrival at Mohamed V airport. Sightseeing tour of Casablanca including Hassan II Mosque. Continue to Rabat for city tour.
Day 2: Rabat / Meknes / Fes
Visit Roman ruins of Volubilis and sacred town of Moulay Idriss. Continue to Meknes 'Moroccan Versailles'. Drive to Fes.
Day 3: Fes
Discover oldest cultural and spiritual imperial city. Visit Kairouine Mosque, spice market, tanneries, pottery quarter.
Day 4: Fes / Atlas Hiking & Berber Homestay / Oued Ifrane
Leave Fès for Middle Atlas Mountains. Hiking at foothills using Berber village trails. Meet families, learn culture. Berber style accommodation.
Day 5: Atlas Mountains / Erfoud / Merzouga Dunes
After Atlas hiking, reach Sahara desert dunes. Pass through Beni Mguild Berber capital of Midelt. Camel ride to Erg Chebbi camp.
Day 6: Merzouga Desert Experience
Sunrise camel trek. Explore desert on foot. Visit nomad families. Learn about desert survival and Berber traditions.
Day 7: Merzouga / Todra Gorges Hiking
Drive to Todra Gorges. Hiking in spectacular canyon with towering limestone cliffs. Rock climbing opportunities for experienced hikers.
Day 8: Todra Gorges / Dades Valley Hiking
Continue hiking through Dades Valley. Visit Berber villages, explore rock formations. Overnight in traditional kasbah.
Day 9: Dades Valley / High Atlas Trekking
Drive to High Atlas Mountains. Begin multi-day trekking adventure through mountain villages and valleys.
Day 10: High Atlas Trekking - Imlil Valley
Trek through Imlil Valley with views of Mount Toubkal, North Africa's highest peak. Stay in mountain refuge or Berber guesthouse.
Day 11: High Atlas Trekking - Berber Villages
Continue trekking through traditional Berber villages. Learn about mountain agriculture and traditional crafts.
Day 12: Atlas Mountains / Marrakech
Final day of mountain trekking. Descend to Marrakech, the 'Red City'. Rest and recover from mountain adventure.
Day 13: Marrakech City Tour
Explore Marrakech after mountain adventure. Visit Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and vibrant Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
Day 14: Departure
Transfer to Marrakech airport for departure. End of Atlas Hiking & Trekking adventure.
- Accommodation in hotels/riads/mountain refuges
- Breakfast and dinner
- Private transportation
- English speaking guide
- Professional hiking guide
- Trekking equipment
- Camel trekking experience
- Desert camp accommodation
- Entrance fees to monuments
- All taxes
- International airfare
- Lunches
- Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal hiking gear