8 Day
Atlas Mountains &
Agafay Desert Trek
Tour

Description

This is a Desert Inclusive Tour and can be customised should you wish to extend your stay. Please note our ‘Mountain, Mule & Camel Trekking’ offers you camel trekking and an overnight stay in the desert not comprised of Saharan sand and dunes. Agafay in contrast to the more Southerly Sahara is instead an incredible desert rock terrain and deserted lunar-like plateau, stretching for miles into a seemingly time forgotten world.

The area bounded by Marrakech is rich in unique geology and offers an incredible variety of experiences for lovers of the outdoors and a sense of adventure while also providing tranquillity and beautiful Moroccan experiences in remote landscapes.

After exploring the Imperial city of Marrakech, you travel just beyond the city walls into the spectacular Toubkal National Park where your combination of trekking by foot, mule, and camel begins.

From the Berber village of Imlil you trek to the summit of Jbel Toubkal, the highest Atlas mountain peak in North Africa. On your descent, mule trek in the beautiful foothills of the Atlas before departing for the remote Agafay Desert to camel trek in terrain unique to Morocco, comprising layer upon layer of undulating rock ‘dunes’ with an overnight stay in a Desert Camp.

Atmospheric accommodations, spectacular mountain achievement, remote desert exploration and four legged friends await you on this considered tour.

Highlights

• Atlas Bounded Marrakech.
• Ancient Medina’s & Frenetic Souks.
• Toubkal National Park.
• Summit Trek To North Africa’s Highest Peak.
• Mule Trek In Foothills Of The Atlas Mountains.
• Remote Red Earthed Berber Villages.
• Overnight Stay Traditional Berber Home.
• Camel Trek In Unique Agafay Desert.
• Tea Overlooking Lalla Takerkoust Lake.
• Desert Tent Under A Canopy Of Stars.

Included

• Services of Morhara Throughout.
• Private A/C 4×4 Vehicle & Fuel.
• Private Moroccan Multi Lingual Driver 8 Days.
• Airport Transfers Marrakech Or Casablanca.
• Optional End Of Tour Marrakech To Fes Transfer.
• All Accommodations.
• All Breakfasts.
• 4 Trekking Lunches.
• 6 Dinners.
• Private Marrakech Guide Fee.
• Private Toubkal Trekking Guide Fee.
• Private Mule Trekking Guide Fee.
• Private Camel Trekking Guide Fee

Excluded

• Flights.
• 3 Lunches.
• 1 Dinner.
• Entrance Fees.
• Personal Drinks & Snacks.
• Gratuities.

Day 1: Arrival Marrakech.

Welcome, Mrehba!

• We meet with you at Menera Airport Marrakech and transfer to your accommodation.
• Today will be determined once we know your arrival time.
• A guided introduction to the UNESCO Medina & Aladdin’s cave of souks.
• 1 Overnight Accommodation Marrakech Including Dinner & Breakfast.

Day 2: Marrakech.

Sultans Palaces & Hareems.

• Full day guided historic & cultural city tour.
• We meet with you at your accommodation 9.00am.
• Meet with your private local Marrakech Guide.
• Walk around the imposing Koutoubia Mosque area & Gardens.
• Visit the beautiful mosaiced Bahia Palace & Pashas Hareem. 
• View the skill of the Artisan at the ornately tiled Saadien Tombs.
• Explore the vast ruinous El Badi Palace.
• Lunch in Medina rooftop café or iconic Jemaa el Fnaa Square.
• Respite in Le Jardin Secret hidden within the Medina.
• Return to your accommodation approx late afternoon / early evening.
• 1 Overnight Accommodation Marrakech Including Dinner & Breakfast.

Day 3: Marrakech To Toubkal National Park.

Walking Trek Toubkal Mountain.

• We meet with you at your accommodation to depart 8.00am.
• Approx 1h atmospheric drive into the Atlas Mountains.
• Arrive Berber village of Imlil.
• Meet with private and professional local hiking Guide & mule.
• The mule carries your luggage and picnic lunch.
• Trekking in total approx 5hrs throughout the day.
• Photograph & refreshment stops as you like.
• Arrive at simple mountain refuge accommodation approx late afternoon.
• 1 Overnight Accommodation Toubkal Mountain Including Dinner & Breakfast.

Day 4: Mount Toubkal.

Mount Toubkal Summit Views.

• Depart with your Guide after breakfast for a memorable trek.
• Picnic lunch with beautiful views of Toubkal National Park.
• Enjoy panoramic views from the summit of Mount Toubkal.
• Trekking in total approx 6hrs throughout the day.
• Photograph & refreshment stops as you like.
• Welcome & hospitality at simple Berber family home approx late afternoon.
• 1 Overnight Berber Family Home Including Dinner & Breakfast.

Day 5: Mount Toubkal To Imlil.

Mule Trek & Berber Villages.

• Depart the family home 8.30am after breakfast with your Guide.
• Approx 1hr walk to meet with 4×4 at the Berber village of Imlil.
• Meet with local mule Guide for an approx total 4hr trek along foothills of Atlas.
• Picnic lunch in the scenic setting.
• Arrive at your accommodation Imlil approx mid/late afternoon.
• Relaxation & time to spend as you wish.
• 1 Overnight Riad Accommodation Imlil Including Dinner & Breakfast.

Day 6: Imlil To Agafay Desert.

Camel Trek At Agafay.

• We meet with you at your accommodation to depart 10.00am.
• Approx 1hr 30mins atmospheric mountain drive through Berber Villages.
• Visit the beautiful Lake Takerkoust.
• Relaxing lunch in nature at Takerkoust Village.
• Approx 3hr Takerkoust camel trek.
• Depart Takerkoust late afternoon.
• Arrive Agafay Camp in time for spectacular sunset.
• Photograph & refreshment stops as you like.
• 1 Overnight Private Tented Accommodation Including Dinner & Breakfast.

Day 7: Agafay Desert To Marrakech.  

Desert Piste Adventure Either Way.

• After breakfast spends a relaxing free morning at Agafay camp.
• Alternatively, after breakfast explore the area by optional quad.
• Relaxing lunch at Camp in a memorable setting.
• Depart Agafay approx mid-afternoon/late afternoon as you prefer.
• Photograph & refreshment stops as you like.
• Arrive at your accommodation Marrakech approx late afternoon.
• 1 Overnight Accommodation Marrakech Including Dinner & Breakfast.

Day 8: Airport Transfer To Marrakech Or Casablanca Or Onward Journey to Fes.

• Today’s activities will be determined by your departure flight.
• Allow 45mins to arrive at Menera Airport Marrakech plus min 2hrs 30mins before your flight.
• Allow 3 hrs to arrive at Casablanca Airport plus min 2hrs 30mins before your departure flight.
• Allow approx 8hrs drive Marrakech to Fes.

We say our Goodbyes, Bislema!