6 DaysAtlas Valleys Trek& Sahara Desert Camel Ride in The Dunes

6-Day Atlas Valleys Trek and Sahara Desert Tour with Camel Ride

Experience the ultimate blend of mountain adventure and desert exploration with this 6-day Atlas Valleys trek and Sahara Desert tour. Begin your journey in the vibrant Red City of Marrakech, where you'll head into the heart of the High Atlas Mountains to discover the authentic beauty of Berber villages and valleys.

Highlights:

Explore three iconic valleys: Ait Mizan, Imnan, and Azzaden.

Admire panoramic views of the Atlas Mountain chain, including the towering Toubkal Peak.

Walk through the terraced landscapes of the Imnan Valley, home to traditional Berber villages perched alongside the Imnan River.

Visit the colorful, rustic villages of the Azzaden Valley and marvel at the largest waterfalls in the region.

After your time in the mountains, transition into the vast and awe-inspiring Sahara Desert. Ride a camel through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend the night under the stars in a traditional desert camp.

This trek and tour are designed for travelers who want to experience both the breathtaking scenery of the Atlas Mountains and the mystical beauty of the Sahara Desert. Our expert guides, led by Hamid, ensure that your journey is seamless, providing authentic insights into Berber culture and the natural wonders of Morocco.

Key Features:

Expert-guided trek through the Atlas Valleys.

Traditional Berber meals and accommodations in mountain villages.

Camel ride and overnight stay in a desert camp.

All transfers, meals, and logistics included for a stress-free experience.

Book your unforgettable adventure today and immerse yourself in the stunning contrasts of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert!

DAY 1

Day 1: Marrakech - Imlil – Tizi n’Tamaterte – Tachddirt

Day One: Imlil – Tizi n’Tamaterte – Tachddirt
The first day is 5-6 hours walking and will take you from Imlil (1740m), to Tizi n’ Tamterte (2300m), to Tachdirt. There will be lunch on the pass after Tizi n’ Tamaterte before you head to the last village, Tachdirt or Tinghourine, and spend the night in a guesthouse.

DAY 2

Day 2: Tinghourin/Tachddirt-Ikkis-Aguersiwal-Matat-Ait Aissa

The second day will bring you 6-7 hours of trekking and take you from Tinghourine/Tachdirt to Ikkis, Aguersiwal (2100m) and to Matat to Ait Aissa. The route takes you by other picturesque villages and along the Oudit Pass (2200m). In the evening in the Ait Aissa, there is a gite to stay in and a steam bath (hamam) if you would like to use it.

DAY 3

Day 3: Ait Aissa/Tizi Oussem-Imlil

The third day is 6hours will take us first to visit the beggest waterfalls in the Toubkal National park ,then join the path that goes over Mzik pass 2500m with fantastic view over the Ait Mizan valley, lunch in Mzzik and trek dwon to imlil, night in our Guest house ( private rooms with private facilities),including Dinner and breakfast.

DAY 4

Imlil -Telouat – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dadés Gorges

Transfer to World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou backdrop for more than 20 films, crossing the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass of the High Atlas mountains. You will pass through many Berber villages, and once in the desert, riverside oasis and barren hillsides are clustered with Kasbahs (fortified dwellings that house many families and their livestock). Transport to Valley of the Roses, Moroccan dinner and evening at a typical small hotel with beautiful views of the Dades valley, valley of a thousand kasbahs. Overnight in Dades Gorges (Hote).

DAY 5

Boumalne Dadès – Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Arfoud – Merzouga Dunes

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from the Dades Valley to Todra Gorge: a massive fault dividing the High Atlas mountains, rising to 300 m in a narrow valley with palmeries and Berber villages. After lunch you will transport further into the desert to the tiny village of Mersouga, where you will overnight camel trek into the beautiful Erg Chebbi dunes – the highest in Morocco. One and a half hour camel ride at sunset to a Berber dinner and sleep under the stars or in tents at a desert camp.

DAY 6

Merzouga – Rissani – Nqob – Tamnougalte – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

The next day camels will take us for the return trip back to Merzouga. Then we enjoy our journey back through the Draa Valley to nkoub Agdez then Ouarzazete over the Atlas Mountains. We arrive back to Marrakech around 19:00hrs or 20:00hrs.

TREK & TOUR PRICES
Group 1 person : 1080£
Group 2 - 4 people : 560£/person
Group 5 - 9 people : 490£/person
Group 10 - 15 people : 420£/person

Included

All transport
1 Overnight in imlil (HB)
2 Overnight in the guesthouse (MT)
English speaking guide, and cook (MT)
Muleteers and mules for assistance (MT)
Full board on trek + mineral water, coffee and tea (MT)
4×4 or Mini-bus during Desert tour
1 overnight in hôtels at Dades (HB)
1 overnight camping on Dunes at Erg Chebbi (HB)
Camel Ride on Duns

Not Included

Travel insurance.
Soft/alcoholic drinks
Tips and personal expanses
Lunches during the desert part.

Equipments for Trekking

Trekking or duffle bag to carry trekking gear. Imlil-Trekking can provide a duffle bag for you to borrow during your trek. This will be returned after your trek,
Trekking daypack for personal items such as water, snacks, extra layers and camera,
Water purification tablet and bottles,
Sleeping bag,
Travel Pillow,
sun glasses,
walking poles,
Small torch light or head lamp with spare batteries,
Sun block,
Lip balm with sunblock in it,
handkerchief or wiping papers,
Money belt,
first-aid kit,

Quick Booking & Inquiries

I went on this tour with my friend. The taxi driver picked us up at our riad, which was very nice. The driver, Jamal, was funny and gave us some moments to make pictures. Our tour guide, also Jamal , was very sweet and kind. For us the whole experience was unforgettable. Lovely people with very rich hearts!
Patrick zimmerman
Perfect day trip, best food, waterfall, scenery and most of all GREAT value for money! My only nag was the car we we travelled to and from was not clean and long crack on windscreen!
LIsa Collin
It has been an amazing experience in Imlil. Left Marrakech to visit Imlil Village, our guide, his name is Hocaine is the famous and friendly tourist guide we've met.. every body knows him..he's from this small Berber village who lead us up the mountain where we had a delicious Moroccan traditional lunch. Thanks to those people we met for making this trekking extra special. You guys rock!! The whole experience was absolutely awesome!.
Catherine Wills
An amazing day with breathtaking sights and unforgettable experiences. Extremely knowledgeable and passionate guide that went the extra mile for us to construct a bridge from stone when the path was flooded from rain the night before.
Celine Markis