Adventure

The Sahara, with its classic desert grandeur, offers a uniquely memorable trekking adventure. You’ll travel through winding wadis, rugged plateaus, remote villages, and sweeping dunes, beginning with a traditional Berber camp and continuing along quiet desert trails. Expect star-filled nights, glowing red sunrises, and stunning scenery from the Draa Valley to the great dunes of Zahar, ending your journey in magical Marrakech.

Mt Toubkal, also known as Jebel Toubkal locally, rises 4167m above sea level and offers stunning panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains. This trek spans three days, allowing you to ascend and descend North Africa’s highest peak, with a glimpse into the life of Berber villagers along the way. Afterward, you can explore Marrakech, a vibrant city. In winter, the area transforms into a walker’s paradise, with uncrowded trails and breathtaking views of the Toubkal Massif.

Special information

• 3 Days of Walking & Trekking

Pace:

• Challenging: 4-5km/3-4miles an hour

Terrain:

• High altitude; including steep, rocky terrain and snow in winter

• Day 2. 8km/4,9 miles

• Day 3. 9km/5.6 miles

• Day 4. 21km/13.5 miles

Crampons and Ice axes

Crampons and ice axes are provided locally (Camp Magix 10 crampons and Camp Neve axes) These will normally be issued in (or before) Aroumnd.

3 – 4 season walking boots

All crampons must be fitted to an appropriate boot. Fitting a pair of crampons to an insufficiently sturdy or rigid boot can lead to crampons coming loose, and accidents. The crampons required for this trip are C1 crampons (entry-level mountain crampons). A C1 crampon should be fitted to a B1 boot. A B1 boot is a 3 to 4-season walking boot with a rigid or semi-rigid sole, and good (high and stiff) ankle support. The guides will check all participant’s boots before the trek to confirm they are compatible with the crampons to be used.

3 Days trek Berber villages in Moroccan high atlas mountains

6 Days Trekking Mt Toubkal & Berber Villages

The Atlas Odyssey trek offers a week-long journey through the central High Atlas mountains, traversing valleys and Berber villages, with the highest point reaching 3300m above sea level. This energetic trek spans five days, leading to the summit of a cathedral-shaped rock and exploring remote Moroccan landscapes. Immersion in Berber culture enriches the experience, followed by a three-day disconnect in the nomadic lands for peace and fresh air. The trek concludes with a return to lively Marrakech. In spring and summer, the region transforms into a walker’s paradise, boasting empty trails, clear air, and breathtaking views over limestone canyons