This Morocco hiking tour takes you through the Atlas Mountains, dramatic gorges, waterfalls, and the Sahara Desert. Starting in Marrakech, you will hike in Ouzoud, Taghia, Dades Valley, and the Erg Chebbi dunes, combining outdoor adventure with Berber culture and desert camping for a complete Moroccan experience.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | MARRAKECH TO CANYONING WATERFALLS |
| DEPARTURE TIME | 08:00 AM |
| RETURN TIME: | Approximately 07:00 PM |
INCLUDED:
- Airport transfers in Marrakech (arrival and departure)
- All transportation during the tour in comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver and local guides during hiking activities
- Guided cultural visits in Marrakech
- 7 nights accommodation (riads, hotels, guesthouses, desert camp – subject to availability or similar)
- All breakfasts
- Dinners as mentioned in the program
- Lunches as mentioned in the program
- Guided hiking tours (Ouzoud, Taghia, Dades, Erg Chebbi)
- Canyoning activity in Akka n’Taghia with full equipment and instructors
- Beginner rock climbing activity in Oued Ahensal
- Camel ride, walking, or 4×4 transfer in the Merzouga desert
- Cultural evening with Ahidous music and dance
- Luggage transport by 4×4 in the desert
- Tea breaks and local experiences mentioned in the itinerary
NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights to and from Morocco
- Anything not mentioned in the program
- Entrance fees to monuments and sites
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, snacks, etc.)
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
Arrival at Marrakech airport and transfer to your 4★ riad. If you arrive before 13:00, enjoy a guided cultural visit of the Medina and souks. Overnight at the riad with breakfast the next morning.
Day 2: Marrakech – Ouzoud Waterfalls
Early transfer to Ouzoud Waterfalls. Enjoy a 3-hour guided hike through olive groves, Berber villages, gorges, and waterfalls. Lunch near the falls, free time for photos, then easy climb back. Dinner and overnight at the hotel near Ouzoud.
Day 3: Ouzoud – Tilouguite – Taghia
Transfer to Tilouguite village, tea break, then hike to the Berber Pass. Return via canyoning in Akka n’Taghia with instructors and full equipment. Lunch at Taghia guesthouse. Cultural evening with Ahidous music and dance. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Taghia – Oued Ahensal
Breakfast, short hike to Oued Ahensal Gorges. Beginner-level rock climbing with guides. Lunch at the springs, return to Taghia. Rest, dinner, and overnight.
Day 5: Taghia – Dades Valley
Transfer to Dades Valley, tea break at the riad. Hike through Monkey Fingers canyons, visit a nomadic family, lunch with a Berber family in Aït Ougliff. Return to the riad for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Dades – Todra – Merzouga Desert
Transfer to Todra Gorge for a short visit, then continue to Merzouga with lunch break. Start walking in the Erg Chebbi dunes, visit nomads, continue to the desert camp. Dinner with music and overnight in a luxury bivouac.
Day 7: Merzouga – Marrakech
Breakfast at the camp. Return to Merzouga by walking, camel, or 4×4. Transfer back to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and the Atlas Mountains. Overnight at the riad.
Day 8: Marrakech – Departure
Breakfast at the riad. If your flight is after 17:00, enjoy a guided Medina visit. Transfer to the airport for departure.
It is important to know
- This tour is designed for active travelers who enjoy hiking, walking, and outdoor adventure.
- Some days include long drives (up to 9 hours) to reach remote areas of the Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert.
- Hiking levels range from easy to moderate; no advanced climbing skills are required.
- Weather can change quickly in the mountains—bring warm layers and a rain jacket.
- In summer, desert and southern regions can be very hot; sun protection is essential.
- Accommodation is subject to availability and may be replaced by similar quality lodgings.
- Meals included are as mentioned in the program; drinks are usually not included.
- Luggage will be transported by vehicle; in the desert, it is carried by 4×4 to the camp.
- Canyoning and rock climbing are supervised by qualified instructors with safety equipment.
- Travel insurance covering adventure activities is strongly recommended.
- Respect local culture: dress modestly in villages and ask before taking photos of people.
- Tips are not mandatory but are appreciated by guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
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