This 6 Days Atlas Valleys Trek & Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech perfectly combines Morocco’s two most iconic landscapes: the magnificent High Atlas Mountains and the endless Sahara Desert.
Begin your journey with a three-day guided trek through the beautiful Berber valleys of the High Atlas. Walk ancient mule trails connecting remote villages, cross scenic mountain passes, admire terraced fields and walnut groves, and experience the warm hospitality of local Berber families while staying in traditional mountain guesthouses.
After completing your trek, continue south across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, travel through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses, and spend the night in the dramatic Dades Gorges.
The adventure continues through the impressive Todra Gorge before reaching Merzouga, where a memorable camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes leads you to a traditional Sahara Desert camp. Enjoy a magical evening under a sky filled with stars, accompanied by traditional Berber music and authentic Moroccan cuisine.
Perfect for nature lovers, hikers, photographers, and cultural explorers, this tour offers an unforgettable combination of mountain trekking, desert adventure, breathtaking scenery, and authentic Moroccan experiences.
After breakfast, your driver will collect you from your accommodation in Marrakech for the scenic journey to the High Atlas Mountains. Drive through Tahnaout, Asni, and Imlil before continuing to the Berber village of Aguersioual (1,650m), where you’ll meet your local mountain guide, mule team, and cook.
Begin your trek by climbing gradually to Tizi Oudid pass (2,100m), enjoying magnificent views over the surrounding valleys and snow-capped peaks. Descend into the beautiful Azzaden Valley, often called the Red Valley because of its striking red mountain slopes, passing walnut groves, terraced fields, and traditional Berber villages.
After a picnic lunch en route, continue to your guesthouse in the heart of the valley.
Walking: 5–6 hours
Accommodation: Traditional Berber Guesthouse in Azzaden Valley
Following breakfast, begin a steady ascent through juniper forests toward Tizi Mzik Pass (2,489m), one of the finest viewpoints in the High Atlas Mountains.
From the summit, admire panoramic views across the Imlil Valley, Mount Toubkal, Jbel Aksoual, and the surrounding Berber villages. Continue downhill past the beautiful Azib Tamsoulte area and traditional shepherd shelters before arriving in Imlil (1,740m).
Spend the afternoon relaxing in a comfortable mountain riad with panoramic balconies overlooking the valley and surrounding peaks.
Walking: 5–6 hours
Accommodation: Comfortable Mountain Riad in Imlil
Today is a wonderful circular trek exploring another side of the High Atlas Mountains.
After breakfast, climb through walnut orchards and terraced fields to Tizi n’Tamatert Pass (2,279m), offering breathtaking views over the Imnane Valley, traditional Berber villages, and the majestic peaks of the Toubkal Massif.
Descend to the peaceful village of Tamatert, where you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery before returning to Imlil via scenic mule trails.
Spend a second relaxing evening in your mountain riad.
Walking: 5–6 hours
Accommodation: Comfortable Mountain Riad in Imlil
After breakfast, leave the mountains behind and begin your desert adventure.
Travel across the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), enjoying panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains before visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s most famous fortified kasbah.
Continue through Ouarzazate, the Skoura Oasis, and the Valley of Roses before arriving at the magnificent Dades Gorges.
Dinner and overnight in a charming hotel overlooking the valley.
Driving: 6–7 hours
Accommodation: Hotel in Dades Gorges
After breakfast, travel through the spectacular Todra Gorge, where towering limestone cliffs create one of Morocco’s most impressive natural landscapes.
Continue through Erfoud before arriving in Merzouga, where your camel caravan awaits.
Ride your camel across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi while watching the sunset over the Sahara.
Arrive at your traditional nomadic desert camp, where you’ll enjoy dinner, Berber music around the campfire, and an unforgettable night beneath the stars.
Camel Trek: 1–1.5 hours
Accommodation: Traditional Nomadic Desert Camp
Wake early to witness the magical sunrise over the Sahara before returning by camel to Merzouga for breakfast.
Begin the journey back to Marrakech via Rissani, Alnif, the lush Draa Valley, and Agdz, passing countless kasbahs, palm groves, and dramatic desert landscapes.
Continue through Ouarzazate before crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass, arriving in Marrakech in the early evening, where your unforgettable six-day Moroccan adventure comes to an end.
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