15 Day Morocco Tour: Atlas Trek, Sahara & Surf
A trip for people who like to earn their dinner: trek in the High Atlas, climb in the gorges, ride in the dunes and surf on the Atlantic.
See the day-by-day routeAbout this 15 day Morocco tour
This 15 day Morocco tour keeps you moving from the first morning to the last. You trek in the High Atlas, ride in the dunes and surf on the Atlantic.
First, you walk for three days from Imlil to the Azzaden valley and back, with mules for the bags. Then you ride a horse at Aït Benhaddou and cycle in the Skoura oasis. After that, you hike in the Dades canyon and climb rock in the Todra Gorge. Next, a quad ride and a camel trek take you to a desert camp. The road then crosses the south to Taroudant and the surf coast. Finally, surf lessons, Paradise Valley and Essaouira end the trip. In short, our 15 day Morocco tour is private and runs on your dates.
Highlights of this 15 day Morocco tour
- Three-day Atlas trek
- Azzaden waterfalls
- Horse ride at Aït Benhaddou
- Cycling in Skoura
- Rock climbing in Todra
- Quad & camel ride in the Sahara
- Taroudant by bike
- Surf lessons in Taghazout
- Paradise Valley canyon
15 day Morocco tour: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Arrival in Marrakech
Transfer to your riad and an evening in Jemaa el-Fna.
- 2dayDay 2
Trek: Imlil to Azzaden
Drive to Imlil and walk over the Tizi Mzik pass into the Azzaden valley, mules carrying the bags.
- 3dayDay 3
Trek: Azzaden waterfalls
A day in the valley, with a walk to the waterfalls and shepherds’ huts.
- 4dayDay 4
Trek: back to Imlil
Cross back over a pass with views of Toubkal and walk down to Imlil.
- 5dayDay 5
To Aït Benhaddou
Drive over the Tizi n’Tichka pass and ride a horse around the ksar.
- 6dayDay 6
Skoura by bike & the Dades
Cycle in the palm grove of Skoura, then on to the Dades Valley.
- 7dayDay 7
Canyon hike & rock climbing
Hike in the Dades canyon and climb rock in the Todra Gorge with an instructor, then Merzouga.
- 8dayDay 8
Quad & camels
A quad or buggy ride and sandboarding, then camels at sunset to the desert camp.
- 9dayDay 9
West to Ouarzazate
Sunrise on the dunes, then through Tinghir and the valleys of the south.
- 10dayDay 10
Across to Taroudant
Cross the saffron country of the Anti-Atlas to Taroudant and cycle along its ramparts.
- 11dayDay 11
To the surf coast
Drive to Taghazout and take a first surf session in the afternoon.
- 12dayDay 12
Surf day
A morning lesson and an afternoon session, with board and wetsuit.
- 13dayDay 13
Paradise Valley
Hike in the palm canyon and swim in its natural pools.
- 14dayDay 14
Imsouane & Essaouira
Follow the coast by the bay of Imsouane to Essaouira.
- 15dayDay 15
Back to Marrakech
A morning in the port, then the drive to Marrakech for your flight.
What’s included in this 15 day Morocco tour
Included
- 14 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 2Mountain gîte in Azzaden
- Night 3Mountain gîte in Azzaden
- Night 4Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 5Riad in Aït Benhaddou
- Night 6Riad in Dades Valley
- Night 7Riad in Merzouga
- Night 8Desert camp
- Night 9Riad in Ouarzazate
- Night 10Riad in Taroudant
- Night 11Surf house in Taghazout
- Night 12Surf house in Taghazout
- Night 13Surf house in Taghazout
- Night 14Riad 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
April, May and October are best for a trip that combines an Atlas trek, the Sahara and the surf. Summer is too hot in the desert, and in winter the mountain passes can be snowy.
- JanAvoid
- FebPossible
- MarGood
- AprBest
- MayBest
- JunPossible
- JulAvoid
- AugAvoid
- SepGood
- OctBest
- NovGood
- DecPossible
What to bring for this trip
- Broken-in walking boots
- Daypack for the trek
- Warm fleece for the mountain nights
- Sleeping bag liner for the gîtes
- 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.
15 Day Morocco Tour: your questions
How fit do I need to be for this 15 day Morocco tour?
You should be happy walking five to six hours a day in the mountains. The climbing, cycling, quad and surf are for beginners, with instructors and equipment.
Is this 15 day Morocco tour for beginners in surfing?
Yes – the surf lessons are for your level, on beaches chosen for the day’s waves.
Where do we sleep on the Atlas trek?
In mountain gîtes in the Azzaden valley and a guesthouse in Imlil. Mules carry the bags, so you walk with a daypack.
Can we add Toubkal to this 15 day Morocco tour?
Yes – we can replace the Azzaden trek with the Toubkal summit trek from May to October, when the path is usually free of snow.
Do I need my own equipment?
No. Climbing gear, bikes, boards and wetsuits are provided. Bring good walking shoes and your own clothes.
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 8 – Quad & camelsDetails →
Camel & horseback treksDay 5 – To Aït BenhaddouDetails →
Desert camping & stargazingDay 8 – Quad & camelsDetails →
Cycling & mountain bikingDay 6 – Skoura by bike & the DadesDetails →
Hiking & trekking adventuresDay 2 – Trek: Imlil to AzzadenDetails →
Surf & kitesurf experienceDay 11 – To the surf coastDetails →Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 15-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 · 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 · extraHot air balloon rideSunrise flight before or after your tripSee the activity →Request this 15-day trip
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