Day trips and activities
Merzouga quad bike rental around the edge of Erg Chebbi
A quad each, behind a local guide, over the dunes and black-stone hamada along the edge of Erg Chebbi. Pick-up in Merzouga or Hassilabied. 45 € per person.
8 trips available
Adventure and trekking
Atlas walks, Berber valleys and Toubkal
Day trips and activities
Merzouga dune buggy rental with a guide in Erg Chebbi
A two-seater buggy through the big dunes of Erg Chebbi: one of you drives, the other rides alongside, and the guide leads. Pick-up in Merzouga or Hassilabied. 80 € per person.
Day trips and activities
Imlil and High Atlas day trip from Marrakech
A mountain day an hour and a half from Marrakech: Asni, the village of Imlil, a guided walk to Aroumd among walnut trees and lunch at a Berber house facing the Toubkal massif.
Day trips and activities
Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains day trip from Marrakech
A day in the High Atlas: Berber villages, tea in a traditional house and a walk to the Setti Fatma waterfalls in the Ourika, or a route via Asni to Imlil, at the foot of Toubkal.
Day trips and activities
4x4 tour around Merzouga
What lies around the dunes: Gnawa music in Khamlia, a nomad family, the Rissani market, old mines and the seasonal Merzouga lake, by 4x4 with a driver.
Day trips and activities
Camel ride through the Merzouga dunes
About 2 hours on a dromedary through the Erg Chebbi dunes, watching the sunset from a high dune with tea on the sand. You can carry on to a camp and sleep in a tent.
Adventure and trekking
3-Day Toubkal Trek from Marrakech
Climb Jebel Toubkal, 4,167 metres, the highest summit in North Africa: 3 days from Imlil with a mountain guide, mules for the luggage and a night in a refuge.
Private tours
Anti-Atlas, kasbahs and the Sahara: 8 days from Agadir
Eight private days through the less-visited south: the Anti-Atlas around Tafraoute, Taroudant, the Merzouga desert, the kasbahs, Marrakech and Essaouira, starting and ending in Agadir.
- Area
- High Atlas
- Summit
- Toubkal, about 4,167 m
- Levels
- Easy, moderate or demanding
Which trek to choose
When to trek in the Atlas
- April – JuneGood timeA good time for walking.
- July – AugustMixedHot in the valleys; fine for walking higher up.
- September – OctoberGood timeA good time for walking.
- WinterMixedSnow on the peaks.
Other adventure activities
Safety and travel insurance
We work with local mountain guides who know the terrain and the weather. Take out insurance that covers mountain activities, especially above 3,000 metres, and sort out your gear with what to pack for Morocco. For the weather, see the best time to visit. If you're unsure about your fitness level, message us.
Frequently asked questions: Adventure and trekking
Do you need experience to climb Toubkal?
In spring, summer and autumn no technical experience is needed, but you do need to be fit and able to walk for several hours at altitude. In winter, with snow and ice, high-mountain experience and equipment are required. It is always done with a local mountain guide.
Are there easy treks near Marrakech?
Yes. In the Imlil valley and the Ourika Valley there are gentle half-day or full-day walks between Berber villages, suitable for most travellers and for families.
What insurance do I need for trekking in Morocco?
We recommend travel insurance with medical assistance and cover for mountain activities or hiking. Check the policy conditions, especially if you are going above 3,000 metres.
Can't find the right trip?
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