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This nine day journey combines a full Toubkal ascent with an extended desert loop, giving proper time for both the mountains and the Sahara rather than compressing either into a couple of days. The first two days follow the classic route via Sidi Chamarouch to the Toubkal Refuge and summit, before the trip turns south across the Tizi n'Tichka Pass towards the Valley of Roses and Dades Valley.
Days four and five bring the Todra Gorge and the dunes of Erg Chebbi, including a camel trek and night at a traditional Berber desert camp. The return journey passes through the Draa Valley to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage kasbah, before recrossing the High Atlas to Marrakech, with a full day free before the flight home.
Because the itinerary spreads the mountain and desert sections across separate days rather than rushing between them, it suits travellers who want a complete, unhurried tour of Morocco's most iconic landscapes on a single trip.
An English-speaking mountain and desert guide leads throughout, with mules supporting the Toubkal ascent and a private vehicle handling the road sections.
This nine day version gives more time to both the mountain and desert sections compared to the shorter five day combination, adding a full extra desert day at Erg Chebbi and a stop at the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou on the return journey.
Travellers with less time may prefer the shorter 5-day version instead.
The Toubkal ascent on days one and two is graded challenging, reaching 4,167 metres, so a good level of fitness and previous hillwalking experience are recommended for that part of the trip specifically.
The remaining desert days are considerably less demanding and largely road-based.
After a camel trek into the dunes on day five, you spend the night in a traditional Berber desert camp among the dunes of Erg Chebbi, with dinner under the stars and an early sunrise view the next morning.
It's a highlight for most travellers on this itinerary.
Yes, mules carry the main luggage during the trekking days on Mount Toubkal, so you only need a daypack with water, layers and personal essentials while walking to and from the refuge.
Once the road and desert stages begin, luggage travels with you in the private vehicle.
Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO World Heritage fortified village visited on the return journey from the desert, considered one of the best-preserved examples of traditional earthen kasbah architecture in Morocco.
It has also featured as a filming location for several major productions.
Yes, days seven and eight include a free afternoon in Marrakech before departure, giving time to explore the city's markets and medina after the mountain and desert sections of the trip.
This gives a chance to rest after the demanding Toubkal section.
The minimum age is 10, though the demanding summit section means this trip suits older, active children and adults best.
Group sizes range up to 20 people, and private departures can be arranged on request.
Sturdy broken-in trekking boots and warm layers for cold mountain nights are essential for the Toubkal section, along with light, breathable clothing for the desert stages.
Sun protection, a head torch and a reusable water bottle are useful across the whole trip.
Accommodation includes a mountain refuge during the Toubkal ascent, guesthouses and hotels through the desert loop, and a traditional Berber desert camp for the night in the dunes.
Each stage of the journey reflects the landscape it passes through.
Cancellations made more than 90 days before departure receive a full refund. Cancellations between 80 and 90 days before departure receive a 50% refund, and cancellations within 70 days of departure are non-refundable.
Written notice is required, and travel cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
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Marrakech
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