5-Day Atlas Mountains Trekking & Sahara Desert Camel Trekking

5-Day Atlas Valleys Trek & Erg Chebbi Sahara Tour

Enjoy the perfect blend of adventure with a 2-day trek through the stunning Atlas valleys and a 3-day journey into the Sahara Desert. Your trip begins in the beautiful village of Imlil, often called the “Moroccan Chamonix,” where you will explore traditional Berber villages on guided day walks.

After your mountain experience, continue your journey across the High Atlas Mountains toward the breathtaking Dades Gorges for your first overnight stop. Then head to Merzouga, where you will enjoy a camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend a magical night in a desert camp under the stars.

The return journey takes you through the rocky desert landscapes of Tazarine, passing by Ouarzazate before arriving back in Marrakech

Includes :​​​

All transport

1 Overnight in imlil (Dinner & breakfast)

1 overnight in guesthouse in the village.

English speaking guide, and cook (Mountain trek)

 Muleteers and mules for assistance (Mountain trek)

 Full board on trek + mineral water, coffee and tea (Mountain trek)

4x4 or Mini-bus during Desert tour

1 overnight in a hotel at Dades (Dinner & breakfast)

1overnight camping on Dunes of Erg chebbi (Dinner & breakfast)

Camel Ride on Dunes

Does not include :

Travel insurance.

Soft/alcoholic drinks

Tips and personal expanses

Lunches during the desert tour.

Entrance fee (Monuments visits)

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT / KIT HIRE

Good walking boots and socks / good trainers for valley treks

Personnel First aid Kit

2 to 3 season sleeping bag ( winter) or light Sleeping bag ( Summer)

Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants

Water bottle or camel back (recommended)

Soft-sided bag (50-80 litres)

Lightweight daypack

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Torch and batteries

Towel & all personal toiletries

Most of those equipment can be rented locally from our equipment shop in Imlil

 Walking boots : 5 €/day

 Sleeping bags : 2.5 €/day

 Rain Jackets : 3 €/day

 Walking Poles : 3 €/day/pair   

 Back packs : 3€/day

 Stoves : 2€/day 

START POINT ? FINISH POINT?

You will be picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech city, many riads does not have access by car so the driver will park nearby and come to get you.

You will be droped off at the nearest point to your riad/hotel , our driver can call your riad to meet you if needed.

FOOD ON THE TOUR

Meals on the trek are cooked by the Berber cook muleteers. The food is fresh and healthy. Example meals:

Breakfast: Jam, bread, cookies, fruit, juice, butter, coffee, milk

Lunch: salad, tomatoes, carrots, lentils, beans, rice or pasta, fish (sardines, tuna), seasonal fruit

Dinner: Soup, classic Morooccan tajine, couscous, olives, nuts, fruit

Can my dietary requirements be catered to?

Absolutely. Just let us know about your catering preferences when you confirm your booking to ensure any dietary requirements are met, Please remind as well your guide and cook on first day of the trek.

WHAT'S ABOUT THE LUGGAGE DURING THE TOUR ?

Personal baggage, cooking equipment and food are carried by the mules, leaving you to carry only a rucksack with whatever you need close at hand for the days.

NB : Left luggages or unnecessary luggages can be left safely in our storage in Imlil till you come back from the trek. for the next days to the desert , you will have everything on the car which will go with you all the way.