Sample Itineraries for Tours in Morocco
Atlas Mountain Treks
Atlas Mountain Trekking and Walking Holidays (2 Day + Trek)
Morocco offers wonderful opportunities for trekking in the Atlas mountain range. Depending on your level of fitness, and the season, you can trek, walk or ramble in different regions of Morocco, with or without mules, for an afternoon, day or days.
Picnic by a stream, surrounded by the natural beauty of Morocco, and witness a traditional way of life as you walk through Berber villages or spend the night with a family who will welcome you with traditional Berber hospitality.
As an alternative to mule trekking, base yourself in a Berber Guesthouse and take guided day-walks with a picnic lunch.
Quick Links for Trekking in the Atlas Mountains
- Atlas Walking Holidays
- Atlas Mule Trekking
- Short Break Marrakech Mount Toubkal Ascent – 4 days
- Atlas Trekking with Toubkal Summit – 6 days
- Atlas Sahara Tour with Mule and Camel Trekking
- Tour Price Guide
- Testimonials
Atlas Walking Holidays (2, 3 days+)
Walking in the Atlas is a great way to spend a couple of days from Marrakech. As an alternative to mule trekking, base yourself in a Berber Guesthouse and take guided daily walks with picnic lunch. We offer 2 or 3-days+ guided walking holidays with transfers from Marrakech. See 'Marrakech Atlas Trips' for more information
Atlas Mule Trekking (2, 3 days+)
Mule trek with a Berber guide and get off the beaten track to experience the wilderness of the Atlas mountains. Pause to look across beautiful valleys and breathe in the pure mountain air; in the distance you will see isolated villages, the houses barely distinguishable from the earth out of which they were constructed, and verdant terraces where crops are grown e.g. cereals, mint and alfalfa.
Picnic by a stream, surrounded by the natural beauty of Morocco, and witness a traditional way of life as you walk through Berber villages or spend the night with a family who will welcome you with traditional Berber hospitality – a glass of sweet mint tea.
You will be off the usual tourist trails and accommodation (mountain huts, Berber guesthouses or 2-person tents) is rustic, with adequate washing facilities; sharing within your group is not optional.
A Mountain Guide and cook accompany treks; mules carry the gear. We advise on equipment and fitness required prior to booking.
Marrakech Short Break Mount Toubkal Ascent (4 days)
The highest Atlas peak of Mount Toubkal is within easy reach of Marrakech and achievable in 4 days; extra days simply add to the joy of walking in this mountain range or spend some time exploring the souks of Marrakech before heading home. Suitable for a long week-end break.
Day 1 - Marrakech to Imlil (Airport transfer direct to Imlil available). 10am transfer from Marrakech to Imlil, via the Ouirgane valley and the Berber village of Setti Fattima. On arrival in Imlil it is a 30minute walk to your Berber Mountain Guesthouse; mules carry your luggage. An evening to relax and enjoy the fabulous views. Berber Guesthouse on HB (evening meal and breakfast)
Day 2 – Imlil to the base camp of Mount Toubkal. 8am meet your Mountain Guide and load the mules; set off across mule tracks towards the highest Atlas peak of Mount Toubkal and reach the Mountain Refuge base camp in the afternoon. Mountain Refuge on HB (evening meal and breakfast) with picnic lunch
Day 3 – Ascent of Mount Toubkal, return Imlil. Early morning ascent of the summit of Mount Toubkal; descend and return to Imlil. Berber Guesthouse on HB (evening meal and breakfast) with picnic lunch
Day 4 – Imlil to Marrakech. Morning transfer to Marrakech.
Atlas Trek with Toubkal Summit (6 days)
Day 1 - Imlil to Oukaimeden (winter ski station and summer migration of livestock for the Imnane villages) passing by Tizi n’ Tamatert and Tizi n’ Addi (2900m). 6 Hours walking
Day 2 - Oukaimden to Imsker, via Tizi n’ Oukaimeden (2400m) passing by the villages of Ousertak valley. 6 Hours walking
Day 3 - Imsker to Ait Aissa by Tizi n’ Tacht (2450m) and Azzaden village. 5 Hours walking
Day 4 - Ait Aissa to Aremd passing Tizi n’ Tizikert (2800m). Overnight Aremd (1900m). 6 Hours walking
Day 5 - Aremd to Neltner Refuge passing by Sidi Chamharouche. 5 Hours walking
Day 6 - Up early and, with a hearty breakfast, begin the ascension of the Summit (4167m). Back to base for lunch and set off to Imlil. 8 hours walking
Atlas Sahara Tour with Camel Trekking in Erg Chebbi
Experience the diversity of Moroccoand combine the Atlas and the Sahara desert - spend a couple of days walking in the High Atlas followed by a camel trek in the Moroccan Sahara. After your mountain sojourn, journey across Morocco’s dramatic landscapes to camel trek in Erg Chigaga with a nomad guide; sip mint tea in the Sahara and immerse yourself in the stillness of the desert. See 'Tea in the Sahara Desert Tours' for more information.
Tour Price Guide
The cost of a custom tour, with private 4x4 and driver, depends on:
- The number in your party e.g. couple, group of friends or family
- The number of days e.g. day tour or multi-day trip
- A trek based a Guesthouse with day-walks or a trek with mules
- Please contact us for a free ‘no-obligation’ quote
Testimonials
"I just wanted to write and say thank you for all your help planning my trip and a big thanks to your staff; my driver/guide, was excellent. Originally I was thinking about doing the trip independently, by bus or train. I am so glad that I didn't and decided to book the excursion with you. I saw more of Morocco that I ever could have without your help! The countryside was absolutely beautiful and the night in the Sahara was a great experience. As an amateur photographer I couldn't have asked for more and my driver/guide was more than willing to stop anywhere along the way so I could take photos; the other students in my class are very jealous of the pics I have. Thank you again for the experience."
"We loved the whole trip but the highlight I think for both of us was the time we spent in Telouet. The guys Hassan and Khalid were fantastic and we loved the hiking, cooking and the peace and quiet of being in the mountains. All your staff are exceedingly helpful and knowledgeable and we learnt a lot as well as having a good time. Thanks very much for organising such a good tour; we would love to try and come back in a few years and do a desert tour and I would have no problem recommending you to any of our friends. Just for your info, the Ryad we stayed in at Fez, Ryad Mabrouka, was exceptional so if you ever need to recommend one we would wholeheartedly recommend that one."
"Hi Liz, we all had the most fantastic time! Morocco had a very profound effect on us all – I don’t think life will ever be quite the same again. Our guide was brilliant – it felt like he was one of us and made the holiday even more special. Thank you once again for helping to organize this trip and making it possible.”
"The trip was amazing. I think the highlights for me were the lake and just the simple experience of the Gite, sitting out on the terrace and looking at the stars. The guides were great, and it was excellent to just have time enjoying the breathtaking landscape with Liza. Thanks so much and I really hope to do another trip with Authentic Morrocco in the future."
