12 Days the best south of Morocco

Overview

During this trek you will be able to explore and climb the Toubkal Mountain(4167m), which is the highest peak in North Africa.

Climbing to the peak is challenging, however it requires no climbing and mountaineering experiences. You will enjoy the breathtaking and amazing views from the summit.

You will be introduced to the local Berbers to learn about their culture and lifestyle. This trek includes mountain transfers, professional local guide and accommodation at the mountain’s hut and Berber guesthouses.

This Trek is for mountains lovers. It combines adventures with stunning landscapes all alongside the way. Definitely an unforgettable trip.

at the end of the trip you will have an extra day to visit and discover The Red city.

  • 10 Days
  • Age 15+
  • Group size: 6 Min – 16 Max

Technical sheet

Period:Hiking possible from March to November
Level of difficulty :Accessible to any walker in good physical condition
Departure:Marrakech, Morocco
Arrival:Marrakech, Morocco
Luggage:On the hike the muleteers and mules recruited to carry your luggage.
Accommodations:Sleeping in Berber houses and mountain hut
Meals :All meals with nice picnics in the middle of nature.
Included:
  • English speaking Guide
  • Transfer from and to your hotel
  • Mules for luggage carrying
  • Kitchen equipment
  • All meals with nice picnics in the middle of nature
  • Visit Bahia Palace
  • Visit Koutoubia Mosque
Excluded:
  • Plane tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Sleeping bags
  • Entrance fees in some monuments in Marrakech
  • Tips
  • Personal purchases

Tour Plan

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Day 1: Arrival at Marrakech

Welcome ladies to the vibrant city of Marrakech, your adventure began at 4 pm with your guide for a quick meeting, then heading out for exploring the famous square of Jamaa elfna in the best way of tasting foods to present you the divers street foods, and understanding Moroccan Cuisine.

    • Included meals: Dinner
    • Accommodation: 1 night at Riad
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Day 2: Marrakech-Dades Gorge

After the breakfast driving to Dades gorge which is located on the foothills of high atlas mountains, stop for amazing view of the highest pass named Tizi nTichka 2260 meters altitude above sea level, along the way, will have chance to take a pictures of atlas studio, and admire famous Kasbah of Taourit in ouarzazat ,continue our journey through the road of thousands kasbah via skoura, Kella Mgouna ,and carry on to Dades gorge where you will spent two night.

    • Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
    • Accommodation: 1 night at Hotel
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Day 3: Dades gorge

In this morning we will refreshing with a gentle hiking, approximately 2 hour through the dades valley; exploring the beauty of natural Berber villages, and enjoy the incredible colors of fantastic rock formation, passing through the lush cultivate field, ending our hike in amazing panoramic view of Tisadrin ,then back to our hotel for free afternoon where you might like to take a refreshing dip in the hotel swimming pool . Around 4 pm we will visit a local family; this is an authentic experience for tea demonstration, and dressing as Berber women’s in very tradition way.

    • Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
    • Accommodation: 1 night at Hotel
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Day 4: Dades gorge-Merzouga Sahara desert

Today head outside to Sahara desert ,before reach to merzouga we will visit the wonderful natural dramatic cliffs of Toudra gorge; which is shouldn’t miss on your trip. visit Khatarat ;traditional irrigation system of southern land .stop for home cooked lunch in small village moulay brahim, and visit local association ,then continue to Merzouga crossing the spectacular dunes of erg chebbi

    • Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Home cooked Lunch
    • Accommodation: 1 night at Hotel
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Day 5: Merzouga sahara desert

Free morning ; enjoy your breakfast and sunrise , around 11 am starting our day with boarding 4*4 driving for unique and exclusive visit of Nomades in sahara desert, and visit the indigenous black-skinned inhabitant in small famous town of khamlia where you will meet local ladies,And take a pleasure in learning how to prepare a famous dish of the region which called Madfouna, morovere we will appreciate and enjoy the khamlia special traditional style of Gnaoua Music, so it’s time to ride the camels over the sand dunes where you can enjoy amazing view of sun set.

    • Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
    • Accommodation: 1 night at Camp
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Day 6: Merzouga-Agedz

Today leave the immense of sahara desert to Agdez ; known by its clay architectures ,and fascinating landscape surrounding by the palm dates .the town situated along the Draa valley and market as a scene of a major old merchant caravan route linked between Marrakech ,and tombouktu that has been played an important role in the exchanges of good across the Sahara .Afternoon head out for wandering and meet the ladies of the town to learn and understand what the role of woman’s played on the aspect of oasis agriculture in Morocco.

    • Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
    • Accommodation: 1 night at Hotel
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Day 7: Agedz-Ait benhadou

After the breakfast driving to explore one the most iconic site of Morocco ; kssar of ait benhadou you will enjoy walking though the winding street of the old town dating back to 11TH Century ,make your way to the top hill where you can enjoy a panoramic view across the surrounding plains. Today great chance to visit the both Taoussna association, and and have a set with Berber ladies for teaching us the long process of the art hand weaving that has been needs for the bebers community to challenge the harsh of the environments and bring the warmth to their home.

    • Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
    • Accommodation: 1 night at Hotel
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Day 8: Ait benhadou-Imlil Atlas mountain

Make our way to the village of Imlil in high atlas mountain, driving about 5 hours through the same winding pass of tichka. Arrive to the famous village of imlil and stretch your legs around the village which is very well known as the main point for trekking ,and enjoy the stunning view of the Toubkal summit ; highest peak in north Africa.

    • Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
    • Accommodation: 1 night at Gite (Guest house)
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Day 9: Imlil- Essaouira

An early morning for bread demonstration, then driving to the coast and fishing town of Essaouira along the way will passing the agran tree which is known as the tree of the life by the Berbers ,take an opportunity for rest and visit women’s agran cooperative after lunch we will start the visit of old town of Essaouira including the port ,Skala and Jewish quarter, pretty picture of essaouira or Mogador is one of oldest port cities in Morocco.

    • Included meals: Breakfast
    • Accommodation: 1 night at Hotel
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Day 10: Essaouira –Marrakech

Enjoy your free morning to explore more of Essaouira as you wish, afternoon catch our private bus then back to Marrakech, after checking in at our accommodation , heading out for dinner in the largest square of Jamaa Elfna .you might like wandering in busy street and marketplaces filled with vibrant sounds and smells.

    • Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
    • Accommodation: 1 night at Riad
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Day 11: Marrakech

Today morning after you breakfast meet with your guide for medina walking tour to explore the highlight of Marrakech including women’s museum ,Medrassa ben youssef. The rest of the day is yours to explore more further or shoping in souks of jamaa elfna. Ladies its time for farewell dinner with local family, Henna tattoos and enjoy the special style music of Marrakech region.

    • Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
    • Accommodation: 1 night at Riad
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Day 12: Marrakech

Your adventure come to the end, there’s no activities planned, Transfer you to Marrakech airport on time for your onward flight.

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