5-Day Comprehensive Trek through Atlas Valleys and Sahara Dunes
Embark on a 5-day journey combining the serene beauty of the Atlas Mountains with the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert. This trip includes treks through scenic Berber villages and an unforgettable camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
5-Day Atlas & Desert Trek
Experience the best of Morocco's diverse landscapes with a 5-day adventure that takes you from the lush valleys of the Atlas Mountains to the golden sands of the Sahara Desert. This tour offers a perfect blend of trekking through picturesque Berber villages in Imlil and Azzaden valleys and a desert escapade in Erg Chebbi, culminating with a night under the stars. Along the way, marvel at the Dades Gorges, explore the Todra Gorge, and journey through the beautiful yet rugged terrain of the Moroccan countryside.
INCLUDED MEALS
Breakfast: 4
Lunch: 5
Dinner: 5
TRIP STAFF
Mountain Guide
Cook
Muleteer/porter
ACCOMMODATION
Berber House
Hotel
Camping
WALKING GRADE:
Moderate
Itinerary:
Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil – Tizi n’Mzik – Tizi Oussem (Azzaden Valley Trek)
- Morning pickup from your Marrakech accommodation at 09:00
- Transfer to Imlil (1,780m) where you meet your licensed mountain guide, muleteer, and cook
- Begin trekking westward toward Tizi n’Mzik Pass (2,489m)
- Enjoy panoramic views over the Imlil Valley and the lush Azzaden Valley
- Traverse toward the scenic D’Irhoulidene waterfalls
- Descend to the Berber village of Tizi Oussem (1,900m)
- Overnight in a traditional mountain gîte
- Walking time: 5–6 hours
- Elevation: +649m / –749m
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Tizi Oussem – Tizi Oudite – Imlil – Marrakech
- Early breakfast at the gîte
- Trek through juniper forests and aromatic wild herbs toward Tizi Oudite Pass (2,219m)
- Descend through the red clay Berber villages of Matate and Agersioual
- Picnic lunch by the river
- Final walk back to Imlil
- Afternoon transfer back to Marrakech
- Overnight in a riad or hotel in Marrakech
- Walking time: 4–5 hours
- Elevation: +379m / –479m
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges
- Morning departure from Marrakech toward the High Atlas Mountains
- Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Guided visit to the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
- Continue to Ouarzazate for lunch and brief sightseeing
- Drive through the Valley of Roses and along the Dades Valley
- Overnight in a guesthouse in Dades Gorges
- Driving time: approx. 7 hours
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
- Visit the dramatic rock formations of Dades Gorge
- Continue to the impressive Todra Gorge, with time to explore on foot
- Drive through desert landscapes toward Merzouga
- Meet your camel caravan and trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Sunset over the dunes
- Dinner, Berber music, and stargazing at a Sahara desert camp
- Driving time: approx. 6 hours
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5: Merzouga – Marrakech
- Early wake-up to watch sunrise over the dunes
- Camel ride back to Merzouga
- Breakfast and shower at a local lodge
- Long drive back to Marrakech, with stops for photos and lunch
- Arrival in Marrakech around 17:00–18:00
- Driving time: approx. 10 hours
- Meals: Breakfast
What to expect?
Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
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