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10 Days Best of Morocco: Mount Toubkal & Sahara Expedition

Atlas Heritage Tours

Tour Guide, Imlil, Morocco

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Detailed Itinerary:


Day 1: Marrakech – Drive to Imlil – Trek to Toubkal Refuge (3,207m)
Pick up from Marrakech early morning and drive to Imlil. Meet your local guide and muleteers, then begin the trek straight up the Mizane Valley to the Toubkal Refuge.
Overnight: Toubkal Refuge.


Day 2: Summit Mount Toubkal (4,167m) – Descent to Imlil Valley
Early morning summit climb to North Africa's highest peak. Enjoy panoramic views, then descend back to Imlil village for a well-deserved rest, local dinner, and relaxation.
Overnight: Guest House in Imlil.


Day 3: Imlil – Scenic Drive to Marrakech
After a relaxing breakfast in the High Atlas, drive back to Marrakech. Check into your hotel and enjoy a free afternoon exploring the city.
Overnight: Marrakech.


Day 4: Guided Marrakech Sightseeing Tour
Full-day exploration of Marrakech: Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, and Jemaa el-Fnaa square with its bustling souks.
Overnight: Marrakech.


Day 5: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Dades Valley
Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n'Tichka pass. Visit the UNESCO Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and continue through Ouarzazate to the dramatic Dades Gorges.
Overnight: Dades Valley.


Day 6: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Sahara Desert
Walk through Todra Gorge, then drive towards Merzouga. Enjoy a sunset camel trek across Erg Chebbi dunes to your luxury desert camp.
Overnight: Merzouga Desert Camp.


Day 7: Merzouga – Midelt – Fes
Early sunrise over the dunes. Travel north through the lush Ziz Valley and Middle Atlas cedar forests (Azrou) before arriving in Fes.
Overnight: Fes.


Day 8: Fes Cultural Guided Tour
Discover the ancient Medina of Fes (Fes el-Bali): Bou Inania Medersa, Al Quaraouiyine University, Chouara Tannery, and Royal Palace gates.
Overnight: Fes.


Day 9: Fes – Chefchaouen Day Trip – Rabat
Travel to the iconic blue town of Chefchaouen, explore its picturesque alleyways, and continue south to Rabat for the evening.
Overnight: Rabat.


Day 10: Rabat Highlights – Return to Marrakech Departure
Explore Rabat (Hassan Tower and Kasbah of the Udayas) before returning to Marrakech for your airport drop-off and departure.