Morocco · Desert Adventure

6-Day Morocco Berber Villages and Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech

6 Days Round trip from Imlil Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek through the High Atlas Mountains and discover traditional Berber villages
  • 02 Travel through the lush Ouirgane and Azzadene valleys with oak forests and walnut groves
  • 03 Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Benhaddou and continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses
  • 04 Ride camels across the dunes of Erg Chebbi and watch the sunset over the Sahara Desert

Explore the most unique Berber villages and the Sahara Desert on this 6-day trip. Starting from Marrakech, travel through the High Atlas Mountains before descending into the arid beauty of the Sahara Desert, exploring the homeland of different Berber tribes along the way. The journey combines mountain trekking, traditional village stays, a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Benhaddou, and a camel ride across the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

The journey combines mountain trekking, traditional village stays, a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Benhaddou, and a camel ride across the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Toubkal, Merzouga, Imlil, Todgha Gorge, Aït Benhaddou, Ouirgane, Atlas Mountains, Erg Chebbi, Dadès Gorges
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech to Imlil and Tinzert

  • Travel from Marrakech to Imlil, a small village situated at 1,450 m at the base of Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa.
  • Meet our muleteer team and begin the journey.
  • Spend the night in the traditional Berber village of Tinzert and explore Berber life.

Meals: [B] [L] [D] [G]

Approximately 4-5 hours walking, 2 hours driving.

Elevation: 1450 m.

2
Day 02

Tinzert through Ouirgane Valley to Tizi Oussem

  • Travel through the Ouirgane Valley and Azzadene Valley.
  • Enjoy the diversity of these valleys, from forests of large oak trees and red earth to walnut groves, date palms, and a valley that remains lush all year long.

Meals: [B] [L] [D] [G]

Approximately 5 hours walking.

Elevation: 2200 m.

3
Day 03

Tizi Oussem to Tizi N'Mzik and Aremd

  • Ascend from the Azzaden Valley and admire the valley in all its splendour.
  • Tonight will be spent in the traditional Berber village of Aremd.

Meals: [B] [L] [D] [G]

Approximately 5-6 hours walking.

Elevation: 2479 m.

4
Day 04

Aremd to Aït Benhaddou and Dades Gorge

  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara Desert, and the Valley of Roses.

Overnight in the Dades Gorge.

Meals: [B] [L] [D] [C]

Approximately 6-7 hours journey.

5
Day 05

Dades Gorge via Todra Gorge to Erg Chebbi

  • Travel on the way to rendezvous with our camel team via the Todra Gorge, and explore the dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga.
  • Reach the campsite and admire the sunset behind the mysterious sandhills of the Sahara Desert.

Approximately 6-7 hours journey.

6
Day 06

Merzouga back to Marrakech

  • Wake up early to explore the area further and head back to Merzouga on camels.
  • Reach Merzouga, have breakfast, and shower.
  • Begin the journey through the stony desert and over the Atlas Mountains, with plenty of stops for photos and lunch as you return to Marrakech. The usual arrival time in Marrakech is between 17:00 hrs and 18:00 hrs.

We suggest spending the night in the Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou.

Dunes of Erg Chebbi, Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, Dades Gorge, High Atlas Mountains

Where this trip takes you

Dunes of Erg Chebbi, Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, Dades Gorge, High Atlas Mountains

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Imlil 11 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All transport
  • 1 overnight in Auberge Aremd or similar (dinner and breakfast)
  • 1 overnight at Toubkal Refuge
  • English-speaking guide and cook (mountain trek)
  • Muleteers and mules for assistance (mountain trek)
  • Full board on trek, plus mineral water, coffee, and tea (mountain trek)
  • 4x4 or minibus during the desert tour
  • 1 overnight in a hotel at Dades (dinner and breakfast)
  • 1 overnight camping on the dunes of Erg Chebbi (dinner and breakfast)
  • Camel ride on the dunes

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance
  • Soft/alcoholic drinks
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Lunches during the desert tour
  • Entrance fees (monument visits)

Know before you go

  • This trek runs all year round and can depart on any date of your preference. We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join if you wish.
  • This trek is available to be booked independently, including transfers from Marrakech, or we can put together a full itinerary and quote to combine your trek with Marrakech, Essaouira, the Atlantic Coast, and the Sahara Desert.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Imlil, Morocco
Tour start
Imlil, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Imlil.

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