25 Day Morocco Adventure Tour: Toubkal, Sahara & Surf
A 25 day Morocco adventure tour with a sport for every region: mountaineering in the High Atlas, climbing in the gorges, walking in the Sahara, hiking in the Rif and surfing on the Atlantic – with rest days in between.
See the day-by-day routeAbout this 25 day Morocco adventure tour
Our 25 day Morocco adventure tour gives you a new sport in every region. You climb Toubkal, trek in the Sahara, hike in the Rif and surf the Atlantic.
First, you warm up in Imlil and reach the summit of Toubkal at sunrise. Then you ride a horse at Aït Benhaddou and cycle in the Skoura oasis. After that, you hike the Dades canyons and climb in the Todra Gorge. Next, you walk with camels for two nights in the dunes of Erg Chebbi. You also hike to Akchour and kayak in Oualidia. Finally, surf lessons in Taghazout end the trip. As a result, this 25 day Morocco adventure tour suits fit travellers who like to move.
Highlights of this 25 day Morocco adventure tour
- Toubkal summit, 4,167 m
- Horse ride at Aït Benhaddou
- Cycling in Skoura
- Dades canyon hike
- Climbing in the Todra Gorge
- Two-night desert trek
- Cedar forest walk
- Akchour gorge hike
- Kayak in Oualidia
- Surf lessons in Taghazout
25 day Morocco adventure tour: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Arrival in Marrakech
We meet you at the airport and brief you on the trip over dinner.
- 2dayDay 2
To Imlil
Drive to the High Atlas and take a warm-up walk to Aroumd.
- 3dayDay 3
Up to the Toubkal refuge
Walk up past Sidi Chamharouch to the refuge at 3,207 m, with mules for the bags.
- 4dayDay 4
Toubkal summit
Reach the summit at sunrise and descend all the way to Imlil.
- 5dayDay 5
Rest day in Imlil
An easy valley walk and a long lunch to rest the legs.
- 6dayDay 6
Telouet to Aït Benhaddou
The Tizi n’Tichka pass and the Telouet kasbah, then a horse ride at Aït Benhaddou at sunset.
- 7dayDay 7
Skoura by bike to the Dades
Cycle in the Skoura oasis and continue to the Dades Valley.
- 8dayDay 8
Dades canyon hike
A half-day hike through the side canyons and over the ridge of the Dades.
- 9dayDay 9
Climbing in the Todra Gorge
A guided climbing session on the canyon walls, for beginners or experienced climbers.
- 10dayDay 10
To Merzouga
Drive east to the dunes of Erg Chebbi with a free afternoon.
- 11dayDay 11
Desert trek, day 1
Meet your guide and camels and walk into the dunes in the afternoon.
- 12dayDay 12
Desert trek, day 2
Walk in the cool morning, tea with a nomad family, and a climb up the highest dunes.
- 13dayDay 13
Walk out & buggy
Walk out at sunrise, then a quad or buggy ride and sandboarding in the afternoon.
- 14dayDay 14
North to Azrou
Follow the Ziz Valley north by Midelt to the cedar country of Azrou.
- 15dayDay 15
Cedar forest walk to Fes
A morning walk in the cedar forest among the macaques, then on to Fes.
- 16dayDay 16
The Fes medina
A guided day through the medina, its madrasas and tanneries.
- 17dayDay 17
To Chefchaouen
Drive into the Rif to the blue city and walk to the Spanish Mosque.
- 18dayDay 18
Akchour gorge hike
A full day on the river paths of Akchour to the waterfalls and God’s Bridge.
- 19dayDay 19
To Rabat
Drive to the capital for the Kasbah of the Udayas and a free evening by the sea.
- 20dayDay 20
Kayak in Oualidia
Continue down the coast to the lagoon of Oualidia for an afternoon kayak.
- 21dayDay 21
To Essaouira
Follow the coast by Safi to Essaouira, with a kitesurf or surf lesson.
- 22dayDay 22
Coast road to Taghazout
Drive south past Imsouane to the surf village of Taghazout.
- 23dayDay 23
Surf lesson
A morning lesson with a surf coach and a free afternoon.
- 24dayDay 24
Surf & Paradise Valley
An early surf session, then a swim in the pools of Paradise Valley.
- 25dayDay 25
Agadir & departure
Transfer to Agadir airport for your flight home.
What’s included in this 25 day Morocco adventure tour
Included
- 24 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
- Mountain guide and mule for the luggage
- 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 Imlil
- Night 3Toubkal refuge
- Night 4Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 5Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 6Riad in Aït Benhaddou
- Night 7Riad in Dades Valley
- Night 8Riad in Dades Valley
- Night 9Guesthouse in Todra Gorge
- Night 10Riad in Merzouga
- Night 11Desert camp
- Night 12Desert camp
- Night 13Riad in Merzouga
- Night 14Guesthouse in Azrou
- Night 15Riad in Fes
- Night 16Riad in Fes
- Night 17Riad in Chefchaouen
- Night 18Riad in Chefchaouen
- Night 19Riad in Rabat
- Night 20Guesthouse in Oualidia
- Night 21Riad in Essaouira
- Night 22Surf house in Taghazout
- Night 23Surf house in Taghazout
- Night 24Surf 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
May and late September to October are the best windows: Toubkal is usually free of snow and the Sahara is cool enough for trekking. Winter needs crampons on the summit, and summer is too hot for the desert trek.
- JanAvoid
- FebAvoid
- MarPossible
- AprGood
- MayBest
- JunPossible
- JulAvoid
- AugAvoid
- SepGood
- OctBest
- NovGood
- DecAvoid
What to bring for this trip
- Broken-in walking boots
- Trekking poles
- Down jacket, hat and gloves for the summit
- Sleeping bag for the refuge
- Headtorch
- Gaiters for the desert sand
- Scarf or cheche for sand and sun
- Rash vest and swimsuit for the surf
- High-factor sun cream and lip balm
- 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.
25 Day Morocco Adventure Tour: your questions
How fit do I need to be for the 25 day Morocco adventure tour?
You should be happy hiking six to eight hours a day. Toubkal summit day is long and high, and walking on sand is slow, but rest days follow each big effort.
When is the best time for a 25 day Morocco adventure tour?
May and late September to October: Toubkal is usually free of snow and the Sahara is cool enough for walking.
Do I need experience for the climbing and the surf?
No – the climbing session and the surf lessons are for beginners too, with all the equipment. Experienced climbers and surfers get harder routes and bigger waves.
Is the 25 day Morocco adventure tour private?
Yes – a private tour with a licensed mountain guide for Toubkal, a desert guide with camels and our driver for the whole trip, on your dates.
Can we make some days easier?
Of course. The desert trek can become a single night in a camp, and the climbing can be replaced by a gorge walk.
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 13 – Walk out & buggyDetails →
Camel & horseback treksDay 6 – Telouet to Aït BenhaddouDetails →
Desert camping & stargazingDay 12 – Desert trek, day 2Details →
Cycling & mountain bikingDay 7 – Skoura by bike to the DadesDetails →
Hiking & trekking adventuresDay 2 – To ImlilDetails →
Surf & kitesurf experienceDay 21 – To EssaouiraDetails →Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 25-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 · extraAuthentic culinary experiencesFood tour or cooking classSee the activity →Request this 25-day trip
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