12 Day Morocco Tour: Waterfalls, Atlas Valleys & Atlantic Surf
A 12 day Morocco tour for active travellers: Ouzoud, a kayak on the lake, hikes in Aït Bouguemez, quads in Agafay and surf in Taghazout.
See the day-by-day routeAbout this 12 day Morocco tour
Our 12 day Morocco tour for active travellers has something to do every day. You hike, paddle, ride quads and surf, from the Atlas to the Atlantic.
First, you walk down to the Ouzoud waterfalls and paddle on the lake of Bin el Ouidane. Then you spend three days walking in the Happy Valley of Aït Bouguemez. After that, you ride quads and camels in Agafay and sleep in a desert camp. Next, you try kitesurf or surf in Essaouira. Finally, the coast road leads to Taghazout for surf and Paradise Valley. As a result, this 12 day Morocco tour ends near Agadir airport. It is private, on your dates.
Highlights of this 12 day Morocco tour
- Ouzoud waterfalls
- Kayak on Bin el Ouidane lake
- Three days in Aït Bouguemez
- Quad & camel in Agafay
- Night in a desert camp
- Kitesurf or surf in Essaouira
- Surf lessons in Taghazout
- Paradise Valley pools
12 day Morocco tour: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Arrival in Marrakech
We meet you at the airport and take you to your riad.
- 2dayDay 2
Ouzoud waterfalls
Drive to the highest waterfalls in Morocco and walk down to the pools, with the Barbary macaques along the path.
- 3dayDay 3
Kayak & the Happy Valley
Paddle on the lake of Bin el Ouidane, then climb into the mountains to the Aït Bouguemez valley.
- 4dayDay 4
Villages of Aït Bouguemez
Walk between the fields and the adobe villages to the granary of Sidi Moussa on its hill.
- 5dayDay 5
Mountain day hike
A longer hike with a local guide to a pass above the valley, with a picnic and views of the M’Goun massif.
- 6dayDay 6
Back to Marrakech
Down through Azilal and Demnate to Marrakech, with a free evening.
- 7dayDay 7
Agafay desert
A morning in the souks, then quads and a camel ride in the stone desert of Agafay and a night in a desert camp.
- 8dayDay 8
To Essaouira
Drive to the coast with a stop at an argan cooperative, and a walk on the ramparts.
- 9dayDay 9
Wind & waves
A kitesurf or surf lesson in the bay, then a horse ride on the beach.
- 10dayDay 10
Coast road to Taghazout
Follow the coast south with a stop in the surf village of Imsouane, arriving in Taghazout for sunset.
- 11dayDay 11
Surf & Paradise Valley
A morning surf lesson, then a swim in the palm canyon of Paradise Valley.
- 12dayDay 12
Last surf & departure
A last session in the water, then transfer to Agadir airport.
What’s included in this 12 day Morocco tour
Included
- 11 nights of accommodation as listed (riads, guesthouses and a desert camp)
- Breakfast every morning
- Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Pick-up in Marrakech and drop-off in Agadir (hotel, riad, airport)
- Camel ride as described in the programme
- Local guide for the guided visits
- Surf lessons with board and wetsuit
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and museums
- Optional activities (for example quad, buggy or balloon) unless listed
- Travel insurance
- Tips for drivers and guides
Draft based on this programme – our team confirms the exact list with your quote.
Where you stay
- Night 1Riad in Marrakech
- Night 2Guesthouse in Ouzoud
- Night 3Guesthouse in Aït Bouguemez
- Night 4Guesthouse in Aït Bouguemez
- Night 5Guesthouse in Aït Bouguemez
- Night 6Riad in Marrakech
- Night 7Desert camp in Agafay
- Night 8Riad in Essaouira
- Night 9Riad in Essaouira
- Night 10Surf house in Taghazout
- Night 11Surf house in Taghazout
Comfort level: Standard + – comfortable riads, guesthouses and a traditional desert camp, chosen by our team. Luxury camps and riads are possible on request.
Best time for this trip
April to June and September to October are best: warm water at the lake, green valleys in Aït Bouguemez and good waves on the coast. Winter brings snow to the high valleys.
- JanPossible
- FebPossible
- MarGood
- AprBest
- MayBest
- JunGood
- JulPossible
- AugPossible
- SepBest
- OctBest
- NovGood
- DecPossible
What to bring for this trip
- Walking boots for Aït Bouguemez
- Swimsuit and quick-dry towel
- Water shoes for the kayak and the pools
- Fleece for the mountain evenings
- Rash vest for the surf
- Windproof jacket for Essaouira
- Scarf for the quad ride
- High-factor sun cream
- Refillable water bottle
Booking & payment
- How to book
- Send your request; we confirm the programme and the price in writing on WhatsApp or by email.
- Payment
- A deposit secures your booking and the balance is paid on arrival.
- Cancellation
- Our cancellation conditions are sent with your quote, before you pay anything.
- Weather & changes
- If the weather stops an activity, we adapt the day or replace the activity.
12 Day Morocco Tour: your questions
Who is this 12 day Morocco tour for?
For travellers who like to move every day: a kayak, mountain hikes, quads, camels and surf. It skips the long drive to Merzouga.
Where is Aït Bouguemez?
In the central High Atlas, about 3 hours from Ouzoud. It is called the Happy Valley for its green fields and quiet villages.
Does this 12 day Morocco tour include the Sahara?
Not the dunes of Merzouga – the desert night is in the Agafay desert near Marrakech. We can add Merzouga by taking days from the coast.
Why does the tour end in Agadir?
Agadir airport is 30 to 45 minutes from Taghazout, so you do not need to drive back to Marrakech.
Do I need experience for the kayak and the surf?
No – both are for beginners, with equipment and a short briefing.
What our travellers say
A holistic experience
Booking a trip with Moroccan active adventures gave us the most memorable new years celebration of our lived. Our guide Mouhssin was especially talented at turning down deserted mountain/desert roads and finding beautiful riads…
Activities on this trip
Read more about each experience – what to expect, who it is for and what to bring.
Quad & buggy ridesDay 7 – Agafay desertDetails →
Camel & horseback treksDay 7 – Agafay desertDetails →
Desert camping & stargazingDay 7 – Agafay desertDetails →
Hiking & trekking adventuresDay 2 – Ouzoud waterfallsDetails →
Surf & kitesurf experienceDay 9 – Wind & wavesDetails →Kite surfing lift-offDay 9 – Wind & wavesDetails →Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 12-day trip. They are not included in the price – ask us and we add them to your programme.
Optional · extraWindsurfing adventureWindsurfing sessionSee the activity →Optional · extraJet ski adventure on the coastJet ski on the bay of AgadirSee the activity →Optional · extraBoat cruise along the coastBoat trip along the coastSee the activity →
Optional · extraKayaking through the riversKayak on the lake of Bin el OuidaneSee the activity →Optional · extraResponsible eco travelStay with a local familySee the activity →
Optional · extraHot air balloon rideSunrise flight before or after your tripSee the activity →Request this 12-day trip
Fill in the form and press send: your request comes straight to our team’s inbox (or WhatsApp, if you prefer) and we reply with the full programme and a clear price.
- No payment to send a request
- Private tour on your dates
- Or write to us: +212 600 643 098
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