6 Days Mount Toubkal Ascent & Sahara Desert Camel Ride in The Dunes


The 6 Day Mt Toubkal Ascent and Sahara Desert Tour is the perfect combination of adventure, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. This unforgettable journey takes you through two of Morocco's most spectacular destinations: the majestic Atlas Mountains and the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert.
Organized by Imlil Trekking, this tour is designed for travelers who want to experience the highest peak in North Africa and the magic of the Moroccan desert in one incredible holiday.
Your adventure begins in the beautiful village of Imlil, the gateway to Mount Toubkal. Accompanied by experienced local mountain guides, you will trek through traditional Berber villages, scenic valleys, and rugged mountain trails before reaching the summit of Mount Toubkal (4,167m). From the top, enjoy panoramic views across the High Atlas Mountains that reward every step of the climb.
After your mountain adventure, continue your journey to the magnificent Sahara Desert of Merzouga. Ride a camel across the stunning golden dunes of Erg Chebbi as the sun sets over the desert. Spend an unforgettable night in a traditional Berber desert camp, enjoy authentic Moroccan cuisine, listen to local Berber music around the campfire, and admire the spectacular star-filled sky.
This tour also includes a memorable stay in the beautiful Atlas Tifnout Valleys one of the most scenic valleys in the High Atlas Mountains, where you will discover the authentic lifestyle of the Berber people and enjoy peaceful mountain scenery.
Whether you are looking for trekking, cultural experiences, camel riding, or unforgettable desert landscapes, this 6-day adventure offers the very best of Morocco in one complete itinerary.
At Imlil Trekking, we specialize in authentic trekking and cultural tours throughout Morocco. Our experienced local guides, professional service, comfortable accommodations, and personalized itineraries ensure you enjoy a safe, memorable, and authentic Moroccan adventure from the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert.
Join our 6 Day Mt Toubkal Ascent and Sahara Desert Tour with Imlil Trekking. Climb Mount Toubkal, trek through the Atlas Mountains, visit Azzaden Valley, ride camels in Merzouga, and spend a magical night in a Berber desert camp.
you will be picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech. You go on 1h30 drive to Imlil valley 1740m which is the starting point of your Trek to Mount toubkal. Once you get to this beautiful valley, you will be met by our local team which is composed of an English speaking guide plus mule drivers who will lead you on the Trek. Then, you will have a welcome mint tea at a guesthouse before you start your hike. Your local guide will show you the route on the map, then you set off trekking towards the basecamp. After around 2h walk, you will stop for a delicious lunch in chamharouch shrine. Later on, you will keep walking uphill to the refuge. Today’s walk will take around 5 to 6h walking. Overnight at the refuge.
Today involves a fairly stiff climb out of the Azzadene Valley to the Toubkal Refuge over the Aguelzim Mountain pass at 3,560m. Lunch will be taken with spectacular views over the Atlas Mountain Range. Overnight in the Toubkal Refuge (Niltner Hut) where you’ll likely be sharing a bunk room with other trekkers tackling Toubkal early the next morning.
Early this morning we make our attempt on the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa. Our route takes us up the south cirque, crossing the stream above the refuge and then heading across one of the mountains numerous scree fields, where we will have to negotiable a seemingly endless carpet of boulders and rocks. The walking is relatively straightforward, but the scree and the altitude will make the going quite difficult in parts, however, the views along the way make the journey more than worthwhile. walk down to imlil where you will start the desert tour.
Transfer to World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou backdrop for more than 20 films, crossing the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass of the High Atlas mountains. You will pass through many Berber villages, and once in the desert, riverside oasis and barren hillsides are clustered with Kasbahs (fortified dwellings that house many families and their livestock). Transport to Valley of the Roses, Moroccan dinner and evening at a typical small hotel with beautiful views of the Dades valley, valley of a thousand kasbahs. Overnight in Dades Gorges (Hote).
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from the Dades Valley to Todra Gorge: a massive fault dividing the High Atlas mountains, rising to 300 m in a narrow valley with palmeries and Berber villages. After lunch you will transport further into the desert to the tiny village of Mersouga, where you will overnight camel trek into the beautiful Erg Chebbi dunes – the highest in Morocco. One and a half hour camel ride at sunset to a Berber dinner and sleep under the stars or in tents at a desert camp.
The next day camels will take us for the return trip back to Merzouga. Then we enjoy our journey back through the Draa Valley to nkoub Agdez then Ouarzazete over the Atlas Mountains. We arrive back to Marrakech around 19:00hrs or 20:00hrs.
TREK & TOUR PRICES
Group 1 person : 1120£
Group 2 - 4 people : 660£/person
Group 5 - 9 people : 520£/person
Group 10 - 15 people : 480£/person
I went on this tour with my friend. The taxi driver picked us up at our riad, which was very nice. The driver, Jamal, was funny and gave us some moments to make pictures. Our tour guide, also Jamal , was very sweet and kind. For us the whole experience was unforgettable. Lovely people with very rich hearts!
Perfect day trip, best food, waterfall, scenery and most of all GREAT value for money! My only nag was the car we we travelled to and from was not clean and long crack on windscreen!
It has been an amazing experience in Imlil. Left Marrakech to visit Imlil Village, our guide, his name is Hocaine is the famous and friendly tourist guide we've met.. every body knows him..he's from this small Berber village who lead us up the mountain where we had a delicious Moroccan traditional lunch. Thanks to those people we met for making this trekking extra special. You guys rock!! The whole experience was absolutely awesome!.
An amazing day with breathtaking sights and unforgettable experiences. Extremely knowledgeable and passionate guide that went the extra mile for us to construct a bridge from stone when the path was flooded from rain the night before.