3 Day Express Atlas Mountains & Desert Trip
Perfect Express Combination of a day walk in the Atlas Mountains followed by an overnight camping in the Oasis of Nakhla ( Draa valley) . In comparison to Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga, Zagora does not offer a real desert experience but is a good choice & Great introduction to the Southern region of Morocco for those with limited time available.
ItineraryDay 1: Marrakech – Imlil
Departure by car from Marrakech around 8h in the morning for 1h20 drive south up the Moulay Brahim Gorges, Asni weekly market every saturday, then to Agersioual (1,600m), set in the upper level foothills of the Western High Atlas mountains, Here you will leave the Vehicle and meet your local guide prior to setting out for some 12km excursion. towards the East to the Berber village of AIkkiss (1,700m), Over Tizi n agersioual pass (2200m). Lunch taken inside a Berber Home (or by the river) then carry on walking up the Imnane valley then over Tizi n Tamter pass (2779m) , From here one can view the two valleys, down into the Imlil Valley and back down to the Imnane valley. Another 1h30 trek down from here will take you to the village of Imlil where you will enjoy an evening meal in the charming Dar Adrar Guesthouse. 1h20 drive and 6hours walking. Day 2: Imlil – Zagora Leaving Imlil in the morning you will drive to Zagora through the High Atlas Mountains by the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260m) via Agdz stop for lunch in Ourzazate / Agdz, Arriving in Zagora you’ll find yourself in a typical oasis, and important stopping point for camel caravans and now a gateway to the desert. Once in Zagora you will get on your camels for a short trek and get to your camp in the Oasis of Nakhla. 8hours Drive. NB :Staying in a Hotel is optional ( to decide at the time of the reservation) Day 3: Zagora – Aït Benhaddou – Marrakech Return to Marrakesh stopping for lunch at Aït Benhaddou, an early departure from Zagora will give enough time to explore the ancient mud walled Kasbah. Aït Benhaddou is a ‘fortified city’, or ksar, along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. Arrive in Marrakesh at late afternoon. 7 hours drive. Trek & Tour informations
Trek & Tour Prices
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Availability & dates
This trek runs all year-round and can depart at any date of your preference. We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join if you wish , please get in Touch!! This trek is available to be booked independently (including transfers from Marrakech) or we can put together a full itinerary and quote to combine your trek with any of Marrakech, Essaouira, The Atlantic Coast and Sahara Desert Accommodation
The Accommodation will be in a confortable Guesthouse in Imlil (Dar adrar or Similar) + Desert nomadic tent
NB : If accommodation is required in the Atlas Mountains either before or after the trek, we can always book you at our Guesthouse Dar Adrar in Imlil or in our Eco-loge in Ouirgane Accommodation Example During a Trek in the High atlas
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How do you book & pay?
Find the trek you are interested in then contact us via E-mail to discuss your trek and check availability. Once the details of your trek (duration, route and number of people) have been agreed, we will make a provisional booking, giving the dates and cost. To confirm your booking we ask you to pay a 20% deposit. This can be in Euros, pounds sterling or US dollars online via bank account. The balance is paid in Morocco by cash – again in Euros, sterling or dollars – at the beginning of the trek. NB: if you can't carry cash, you can always pay again the balance online by bank few days before departure. What is appropriate to wear in Morocco’s smaller villages and in the Sahara Desert?
Morocco is a conservative and religious country, which means you always need to be mindful of your clothing choices. This is especially true in the country’s more rural areas, which include the Sahara Desert and its surrounding villages. As a general rule of thumb, you should always attempt to cover body parts considered “private”. For women, this means covering the arms (or at least the shoulders) and the knees up. For men, it requires covering up the shoulders and above the knee. food on the trek
Meals on the trek are cooked by the Berber muleteers. The food is fresh and healthy. Example meals:
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 trek ?
Luggage will be taken strait from the start of the day walk to the guesthouse where you will be staying in the Atlas Mountains, for the next 2 days to Zagora, you will have everything on the car which will go with you all the way. Extend your stay in Morocco’s Sahara Desert, Atlantic Coast or cities
All of our Mountain treks ca be combined with some other tours either to the sahara desert, Imperial cities or to the Atlantic coast, below are some options : Lastest Reviews
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Every little thing was taken care of. My partner and I are very impressed with the amazing guides who got the balance between explanation and privacy right and their kind hearts. We will never forget this trip. I sincerely booking via this company. I was a bit worried paying the deposit via PayPal because I thought: what if it’s not as good as every review on trip advisor says it is? But honestly, don’t doubt. Most amazing company and guides.
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We had an excellent 3 day Express tour of the Atlas Mountains and Sahara desert with our tour guide Hisham. He was a perfect guide and looked after us very well! He was very knowledgeable, with excellent English and was good fun too!
The driver Hasam was also very good and made us feel very safe.
The tour was very easy to book and Mohammed answered all of our questions quickly in the lead up.
The driver Hasam was also very good and made us feel very safe.
The tour was very easy to book and Mohammed answered all of our questions quickly in the lead up.
Alice
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