Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech to Ait Benhadou
Your local team meets you at Marrakech Menara airport and drives you to Talouat. There you'll see Kasbah Telouet, an 18th-19th century palace sitting in the High Atlas Mountains. After grabbing lunch in Talouat, the drive continues to Ait Benhadou where you'll walk through Ait Benhadou Palace before checking into your Riad for the night.
Included Activities
- Visit Kasbah Telouet
- Visit Ait Benhadou Palace
Landmarks/POIs Kasbah Telouet Ait Benhadou - Day 2
Ait Benhadou to Boumalne Dades
Following breakfast, you'll head to Skoura to visit Kasbah Amridil, a historically significant site known for its distinctive architecture and towers. It's been used for filming major movies and the family owner maintains it. From there, you'll travel through Boutghrart to have mint tea with Moroccan nomads, then continue onward to Boumalne Dades for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kasbah Amridil
- Meet Moroccan nomads and have mint tea
Landmarks/POIs Kasbah Amridil Boumalne Dades - Day 3
Boumalne Dades to Merzouga
An early start gets you on the road to Merzouga via Tinghir with stops for photos and scenery. You'll reach Todra Gorges where a hike through the dramatic canyon landscape awaits. After that, continue to Merzouga for camel riding into the Sahara Desert. A luxury camp in the sand dunes becomes your home for the evening, complete with sunset views and sleeping under the stars.
Included Activities
- Hike in Todra Gorges
- Camel ride to luxury camp in sand dunes
- Watch sunset
Landmarks/POIs Todra Gorges Erg Chebbi Merzouga - Day 4
Merzouga to Taliouine
Rise early to catch sunrise from a sand dune, then enjoy breakfast. From there, ride camels back to your vehicle and head to Taliouine, a village known for saffron production. You'll visit a women's cooperative to see how they work with this expensive spice that goes into cuisine, cosmetics, and medicine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Watch sunrise from sand dune
- Camel ride back from desert camp
- Visit women's saffron cooperative
Landmarks/POIs Merzouga Taliouine - Day 5
Taliouine to Agadir
After breakfast, head toward Agadir but stop first in Taroudant, the former capital of the Saadian dynasty. You'll explore the 6km ramparts featuring 130 towers and 19 corner bastions, plus the city's holy tombs. Later, continue to Agadir where Agadir Oufella offers panoramic city views from its elevated position. You'll also see the old Kasbah before settling in for the night in Agadir.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Taroudant ramparts
- Visit Agadir Oufella for panoramic city views
- Visit old Kasbah in Agadir
Landmarks/POIs Taroudant Agadir Oufella - Day 6
Agadir to Essaouira
Following breakfast, drive 2.5 hours to Essaouira, a port city on Morocco's Atlantic coast. Walk through the medina protected by 18th-century seafront ramparts called Skala de la Kasbah, where brass cannons and ocean views greet you. The crescent beach here gets strong trade winds, making it popular for water sports. You'll stay the night in Essaouira.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Essaouira medina
- Visit Skala de la Kasbah ramparts
Optional Activities
- Surfing, windsurfing, or kitesurfing on the beach
Landmarks/POIs Skala de la Kasbah Essaouira - Day 7
Essaouira to Imlil Valley
An early drive takes you to Imlil Valley in the High Atlas Mountains. At a luxury Riad, you'll have mint tea before heading out with a local guide to visit nearby waterfalls. After exploring, return to the Riad to rest and prepare for your mountain trek that begins tomorrow.
Included Activities
- Have mint tea at luxury Riad
- Visit waterfalls with local guide
Landmarks/POIs Imlil Valley - Day 8
Imlil to Toubkal Refuge
Start early trekking through Ait Mizane Valley with a local guide. You'll pass through Aremd village and visit the shrine of Sidi Chamarouch. The trail climbs higher with snaking switchbacks leading to Toubkal Refuge at 3,207 meters/10,521 feet, where you'll sleep to ready yourself for the summit attempt.
Included Activities
- Trek along Ait Mizane Valley
- Pass through Aremd village
- Visit shrine of Sidi Chamarouch
- Climb to Toubkal Refuge (3,207m)
Landmarks/POIs Aremd Sidi Chamarouch Shrine Toubkal Refuge - Day 9
Mount Toubkal Summit
Begin your early climb of Mount Toubkal at 4,167 meters/13,671 feet with a local guide. The walking feels relatively straightforward, though altitude and steep sections present real challenges in parts. Spectacular views throughout the route make the effort worthwhile. You'll reach the refuge for lunch, then head back down toward Imlil.
- Meals
- Lunch (at refuge)
Included Activities
- Climb Mount Toubkal (4,167m) with local guide
- Lunch at refuge
Landmarks/POIs Mount Toubkal - Day 10
Imlil to Marrakech
After breakfast, a 1.5-hour drive takes you toward Marrakech with a stop in Errh for horseback riding through the valley. After this scenic exploration, grab lunch in Errh. Then continue to Marrakech for a guided tour of the red city before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (in Errh)
Included Activities
- Horseback riding in Errh Valley
- Guided tour of Marrakech
Landmarks/POIs Marrakech - Day 11
Marrakech to Airport
Your tour ends with a transfer to the airport for departure.
