14 Days Tour from Marrakech: Toubkal, Sahara & Essaouira
For travellers who want to move every day: the summit of North Africa, the canyons of the south, two days in the Sahara and the waves of the Atlantic, starting and ending in Marrakech.
See the day-by-day routeAbout this 14 days tour from Marrakech
This 14 days tour from Marrakech is our most active trip, with something to do every day. You climb Toubkal, sleep in the Sahara and surf on the Atlantic.
First, you walk from Imlil to the Toubkal refuge with a mountain guide. Then you reach the summit at sunrise and walk down to Imlil. After that, you ride a horse at Aït Benhaddou and cycle in the Skoura oasis. Next, you hike in the Dades canyon and climb rock in the Todra Gorge. In the dunes, a quad ride, sandboarding and a camel trek fill two days. Finally, you drive back over the Atlas and take a surf lesson in Essaouira. In short, our 14 days tour from Marrakech is private and planned on your dates.
Highlights of this 14 days tour from Marrakech
- Summit of Toubkal, 4,167 m
- Night at the Toubkal refuge
- Horse ride at Aït Benhaddou
- Cycling in Skoura
- Rock climbing in Todra
- Quad or buggy & sandboarding
- Camel trek to the camp
- Surf or kitesurf in Essaouira
14 days tour from Marrakech: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Arrival in Marrakech
Transfer to your riad and an evening walk in Jemaa el-Fna.
- 2dayDay 2
To Imlil
Drive to the High Atlas and take a warm-up walk to the village of Aroumd.
- 3dayDay 3
Up to the Toubkal refuge
Walk up the valley past Sidi Chamharouch to the refuge at 3,207 m, with mules for the bags.
- 4dayDay 4
Summit day
Start before dawn, reach the summit at sunrise and walk down to Imlil.
- 5dayDay 5
To Aït Benhaddou
A rest morning, then the drive to Aït Benhaddou and a horse ride around the ksar.
- 6dayDay 6
Skoura by bike & the Dades
Cycle in the palm grove of Skoura, then follow the road of the kasbahs to the Dades Valley.
- 7dayDay 7
Canyon hike & rock climbing
Hike in the Dades canyon, climb rock in the Todra Gorge with an instructor, and drive on to Merzouga.
- 8dayDay 8
Quad, sandboarding & camels
A quad or buggy ride and sandboarding in the morning, then a camel trek at sunset to the camp.
- 9dayDay 9
A second day in the dunes
Walk with a desert guide to a nomad family, climb the highest dune for sunset and sleep by the dunes.
- 10dayDay 10
West to Ouarzazate
Through Tinghir and the valleys of the south to Ouarzazate.
- 11dayDay 11
Back over the Atlas
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Marrakech and enjoy a free afternoon or a hammam.
- 12dayDay 12
To Essaouira
Drive to the coast and walk the ramparts and the port at sunset.
- 13dayDay 13
Surf or kitesurf
A lesson on the beach of Essaouira or Sidi Kaouki, depending on the wind and the waves.
- 14dayDay 14
Back to Marrakech
Return to Marrakech for your flight.
What’s included in this 14 days tour from Marrakech
Included
- 13 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 Marrakech (hotel, riad, airport)
- Camel ride as described in the programme
- Mountain guide and mule for the luggage
- 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 Imlil
- Night 3Toubkal refuge
- Night 4Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 5Riad in Aït Benhaddou
- Night 6Riad in Dades Valley
- Night 7Riad in Merzouga
- Night 8Desert camp
- Night 9Riad in Merzouga
- Night 10Riad in Ouarzazate
- Night 11Riad in Marrakech
- Night 12Riad in Essaouira
- Night 13Riad in Essaouira
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
September and October are best: the Toubkal path is free of snow, the desert is warm but not hot and the Atlantic waves return. May and June also work; in winter the summit is under snow, and July and August are too hot for the Sahara.
- JanAvoid
- FebAvoid
- MarPossible
- AprPossible
- MayGood
- JunPossible
- JulAvoid
- AugAvoid
- SepBest
- OctBest
- NovPossible
- DecAvoid
What to bring for this trip
- Broken-in walking boots
- Warm fleece and down jacket for the summit
- Hat, gloves and headtorch for summit morning
- Sleeping bag for the refuge
- Comfortable clothes for climbing and cycling
- Long trousers for the horse ride
- Scarf or cheche for sand and sun
- Swimsuit and rash vest for the surf
- High-factor sun cream and sunglasses
- 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.
14 Days Tour from Marrakech: your questions
How fit do I need to be for this 14 days tour from Marrakech?
You need good fitness for the Toubkal summit day, which is long and reaches 4,167 m. The other activities are for beginners, with instructors and equipment.
When can we climb Toubkal on the 14 days tour from Marrakech?
From May to October the path is usually free of snow. From December to March the summit needs crampons and winter experience, so we may replace it with a lower Atlas trek.
Is rock climbing in Todra for beginners?
Yes – an instructor sets the ropes and shows you how. You can skip it and walk in the gorge instead.
Can I skip the Toubkal climb on the 14 days tour from Marrakech?
Yes. We can replace it with a three-day trek between Berber villages below the summit, or with more time in the desert or by the ocean.
Do we sleep in a desert camp?
Yes, one night in a camp in the dunes of Erg Chebbi after the camel trek, and one night in a riad in Merzouga.
What our travellers say
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Activities on this trip
Read more about each experience – what to expect, who it is for and what to bring.
Quad & buggy ridesDay 8 – Quad, sandboarding & camelsDetails →
Camel & horseback treksDay 5 – To Aït BenhaddouDetails →
Desert camping & stargazingDay 9 – A second day in the dunesDetails →
Cycling & mountain bikingDay 6 – Skoura by bike & the DadesDetails →
Hiking & trekking adventuresDay 1 – Arrival in MarrakechDetails →
Surf & kitesurf experienceDay 13 – Surf or kitesurfDetails →Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 14-day trip. They are not included in the price – ask us and we add them to your programme.
Optional · extra4x4 & off-road safaris4x4 tour around the dunes and nomad familiesSee the activity →Optional · extraKite surfing lift-offKitesurf lesson in windy EssaouiraSee the activity →Optional · extraWindsurfing adventureWindsurfing sessionSee the activity →
Optional · extraHot air balloon rideSunrise flight before or after your tripSee the activity →
Optional · extraAuthentic culinary experiencesCooking class or food walk in the medinaSee the activity →Optional · extraWellness and relaxationTraditional hammam and spa timeSee the activity →Request this 14-day trip
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