Discover Morocco with our 18-night, 19-day trek and experience everything this wide and diverse country has to offer. From the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, to the snow-capped summits of the Atlas Mountains to the majestic Sahara sand dunes, this hiking holiday is packed full of sightseeing wonders.
Our journey begins in the vibrant city of Casablanca and takes us to the enchanting streets of Marrakech. From there, we’ll embark on a breathtaking trek through the Atlas Mountains, spending 8 exhilarating days surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Following our trek, we’ll meet our trusty camel team and spend a magical night in the Sahara Desert before continuing our adventure to Fes, the ancient capital of Morocco.
We’ll then embrace our inner tourists and explore the captivating town of Chefchaouen, also known as the Blue City, and visit the historic city of Rabat. Our journey will come full circle as we make our way back to Casablanca, where we’ll reminisce about the incredible experiences we’ve shared in North Africa. Get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime!
Casablanca, Morocco
Following your arrival into Morocco, you will be met by our driver and guide and head to your hotel in the centre of Marrakech. In the evening, you will have a pre-departure meeting with your guide to brief you on the details of your itinerary. We then head to the Medina of Marrakech for our first taste of the city, followed by dinner at the hotel or a local restaurant. We will spend the night in a hotel in Marrakech.
After the briefing, make sure you head to bed (relatively!) early and enjoy your sleep in the cosy bed, as it would be fair to say the next few nights might be a little less comfortable!
Also Note:
The trek package does not include international flight costs. However, we can assist you with your flight arrangements upon request.
• Overnight at Hotel
• Dinner Included
• Driving 3 hours
After breakfast, we will start our guided tour of this amazing city. Our local guide will take us to the ramparts of the Koutoubia Mosque, which dates back to the 12th century. Its minaret is the city’s landmark. We will then walk through the historical Kasbah and Mellah (Jewish quarter) districts to get to the beautiful Bahia Palace, a great example of Moroccan architecture of the 19th century.
Our tour continues through the Souks of the Medina to get to the famous square Jamaa El Fna, one of the UNESCO Heritage sites of Morocco. For the rest of the afternoon, you will be free to explore the Medina at your own pace before we meet for an optional dinner. We will spend the night in a hotel in Marrakech.
After breakfast, we’ll embark on an unforgettable journey towards the majestic High Atlas Mountains. Passing through the breathtaking Ourika Valley, we will reach the charming riverside village of Setti Fatma. While there, we’ll have the chance to savour some refreshing mint tea by the tranquil river.
Our adventure continues as we make our way back through the picturesque valley, heading to the Oukaimden Ski Station where we’ll meet our expert trekking team, including muleteers, a skilled cook, and our mules. Our talented chef will treat us to a delicious lunch, providing a taste of the authentic flavours of the Atlas Mountains.
After lunch, we’ll begin the trekking portion of our Moroccan escapade. From Oukaimden, our path leads us towards the awe-inspiring Tizi N’Adi pass (2928m), offering breathtaking views of Mount Toubkal and the enchanting Tacheddert Valley, where we’ll spend the night, immersed in the beauty of the surroundings.
We begin a long, slow ascent to the pass at Tizi Likemt (3,555m). The going is quite tough as a considerable amount of loose scree is on the ground. At the top, we enjoy our first fine view of the Toubkal Massif before a long downhill descent to the village of Azib Likemt, where we camp for the night.
Day 5 takes us through a variety of contrasting landscapes. From Tizi n’Ououraine (3,120m) we enjoy further views of the Toubkal Massif, including the summit, the east face and the Ifni Dome (3,876m). The trail leads on through many villages before winding its way down to Amsouzert, one of the most striking villages in the region, where we spend the night in a simple village Gite.
West of Amsouzert are several small villages, which we explore as we make our way towards Ifni Lake, the only lake in the Massif. We wind our way on a new stone road, cutting some of the corners where possible! The little shop at the top of the climb is a welcome sight!
The view of the lake is amazing. Rocky mountains and large piles of rubble surround it.
We expect to arrive by lunchtime and spend the afternoon relaxing at the shore. We camp the night in this area
It is an early start this morning, as we have a big day ahead. By now we should be both fit and acclimatised and ready to tackle the hardest day of the trek.
We make our way along a steep path that leads up a seemingly endless scree slope. At length, we reach the pass at Tizi n’Ouanoums (3,664m), a narrow ledge between two shafts of rock. From here, it is a long zigzag descent to Nelter Hut, a mountain refuge where we spend the night (or alternatively camp outside).
Today is the day of the Toubkal trek.
We leave before dawn to avoid the heat of the day, with some rock scrambling, then follow a well-worn route to the summit. If the weather is good, it should take about 2 to 3 hours to reach the summit. There, we can enjoy wide views of the entire Atlas range and the plains of Marrakech beyond. We then return to base where we camp overnight.
After breakfast, we will descend fairly rapidly to the villages of Sidi Chamharouch and Aremd before following the Mizane River to get to Aremd village and then Imlil. After lunch you will have a free afternoon to explore the village or just relax at the guest house.
You will also have enough time to pack your trekking gear, as there will be no need for it for the coming part of our adventure, it will be a tour using a minivan, and the walks will be easy. We will spend the night in a gite in the Imlil Village.
After breakfast we will say goodbye to our trekking team, then start the second part of our adventure using the minivan to explore other beautiful areas of Morocco. We will head to Ouarzazate, crossing the Hight Atlas Mountains through the Tichka Road.
We will stop for an optional lunch and a guided visit to Ait Benhaddou; this village was a major stop for the caravans in the old days. A UNESCO heritage site, it has been used as background for many international movies such as Gladiators, Prince of Persia and Game of Thrones. After the tour of the village, we will continue to Ouarzazate; where we will make another stop to visit the film studio of Ouarzazate. We will spend the night in a hotel in Ouarzazate.
After breakfast, we head east, driving through the road of a thousand Kasbahs. We will stop at Skoura Town for a visit to Amridil Kasbah. We will then continue to Toudra Valley. Upon arrival, we will check into our hotel and have an optional lunch. In the afternoon, we will walk through the Toudra Oasis and discover the stunning Toudra Gorge with its 300m high cliffs towering above us. An optional activity of rock climbing is possible. We will spend the night in a hotel in the Toudra Valley.
This morning, we leave Toudra Valley. Along the drive, we will stop for photos of the picturesque views of Toudra Oasis. In the little town of Mlaab, you can dress up as a local for the group photo and get your dress and/or scarf for the camel ride.
Our Adventure will continue to the Sahara Desert, where we will meet our camel team. En route, we will stop for lunch in one of the local restaurants.
Now, be ready for a unique adventure on the back of camels, crossing the sand dunes of Erg Chebi. While riding the camels, enjoy stunning views of the sand dunes, and watch how the colours change with the light.
One hour on the camels will get us near one of the big sand dunes (about 180m), and then it will be time to walk to the top of the dune to watch the sunset and enjoy the quietness of the desert. After sunset, we will ride our camels or walk to the camp. Enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner washed down with some mint tea.
Around the campfire, admire an evening entertainment performed by the local nomads playing traditional Berber music. Our unforgettable journey ends with a sleep under the stars.
This day will be an early start to watch the sunrise, then back to the camp for breakfast; it will be then time to bid farewell to the Sahara Desert and camels. Today, we will travel to Fes. We will pass through the city of Errachidia and the Ziz Valley. The Ziz Valley is well-known for its date palms.
Afterwards, we will cross the High Atlas and Middle Atlas Mountains. These mountains separate the Sahara Desert from the rest of the country. We will get then to Fes, the oldest capital of Morocco, where we will stay for the night.
On this day, we take the guided tour of Fes. Fes is the oldest and largest medieval city in the world. Its medina, home to 400,000 inhabitants, with only donkeys and bikes as a means of transportation, is a heady mix of aromas, sights and sounds. There are plenty of mosques and palaces to visit, but be aware that only Muslims can enter Mosques in Morocco.
After exploring the dye pits, tanneries, pottery and restaurants, we return to our hotel to freshen up for the night, where we have the option to have a traditional meal and enjoy live Moroccan entertainment in the city, including traditional dancing, belly dancing and magicians. We will spend the night in a hotel in Fes.
After breakfast, we drive towards Chefchaouen (Blue City). This popular tourist attraction and welcoming town is situated in the Rif Mountains just south of the Mediterranean coastline in North Morocco.
This nice Blue City is known for its traditional buildings. Our guide will navigate you through the town’s alleyways to explore the white and blue-washed walls of the medina and the markets that offer some unique native handicrafts. Chefchaouen is a fantastic destination for photography with its wonderful views of the Rif Mountains. We will have a dinner (own cost) in one of the local restaurants in the medina before returning back to our hotel.
Today is a free day to explore the Blue City with its narrow alleyways. At the top of the city located the main source of water called Ras-elma.
This spring is the source of life for the whole city. If you are fit enough, you can go up the Mountain to have a panoramic view of the whole city. Chefchaouen medina has a Spanish-style square surrounded by many funky arts and crafts stores, roof-top restaurants, and cafes. We will stay overnight in a hotel in Chefchaouen.
On this morning, we will travel south to the official capital of Morocco, Rabat. On arrival, we will go on a guided tour of Rabat and explore its highlights. We will start with the royal palace of Rabat, which is the official palace for the king and the government, then Hassan tower and the Mausoleum of the Alaouite king Mohamed V and his son Hassan II. After that we will visit the Oudayah Kasbah, a fortified building, which used to be a place to defend the city from the invasion of the European countries. We will spend the night in a hotel in Rabat.
After breakfast, we will drive west. After the short journey of just one hour, we arrive at Casablanca, where we will visit the famous Hassan II mosque, which has the tallest minaret and is the third largest mosque in the world – it can hold 25,000 worshippers at any one time. We will also visit the famous Ricks Cafe! After that, we will check into our hotel; the rest of the day will be free before we meet for our farewell dinner in a local restaurant. We will spend the night in a hotel in Casablanca.
After breakfast in Casablanca, you will have your departure to the airport and that will be the end of your brilliant adventure in Morocco.
