About this tour
The 6 Days Berber Villages & Sahara Tour (Option 2) combines a scenic mountain trek with a desert escape. Begin with two days exploring Atlas valleys and Berber communities, then continue toward the Dades Gorge and Merzouga for an epic camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Highlights
- Unique 6 Days Berber Villages & Sahara Tour – alternative route
- Experience mountain life in the High Atlas
- Visit remote villages like Tizi Oussem and Id Aissa
- Camel ride into the Sahara and overnight in desert camp
- Explore Todra Canyon and Dades Valley on the way
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil – Id Aissa
Transfer to Imlil and begin trekking up to Tizi n’Tamatert pass. Descend into the Imnane Valley and continue to Id Aissa. Overnight in Berber house.
Day 2: Id Aissa – Tizi Oussem – Imlil – Ouarzazate
Hike to Tizi Oussem through juniper forests, then descend to Imlil. Transfer by road through the Atlas to Ouarzazate. Overnight in guesthouse.
Day 3: Ouarzazate – Dades Valley – Tinghir
Visit Skoura, Kasbah Amridil, and travel through the Rose Valley to the Dades Gorge. Arrive in Tinghir for the night.
Day 4: Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Merzouga
Walk through Todra Gorge, then drive to Merzouga. Ride camels into the dunes and stay in a traditional desert camp.
Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Agdz
After a sunrise camel ride, travel to Rissani and through the volcanic Draa Valley. Arrive in Agdz for overnight.
Day 6: Agdz – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Stop at Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s famous ksar. Cross the High Atlas and arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon.
Included/Excluded
- Private transport from Marrakech and back
- Mountain & desert guides
- Accommodation: Berber houses, hotels & desert camp
- Camel ride in Merzouga
- All meals during the trek and in the desert
- Lunches during transfer days
- Flights, insurance, and optional activities
- Tips and personal items
