3 Week Morocco Itinerary for Active Travellers: Treks, Dunes & Waves
A 3 week Morocco itinerary for travellers who like to move: valley treks in the central Atlas, a camel trek across Erg Chebbi, climbing and canyon hikes, bikes in the Anti-Atlas and waves on the Atlantic.
See the day-by-day routeAbout this 3 week Morocco itinerary
Our 3 week Morocco itinerary is made for travellers who like to move. You trek, paddle, ride, climb, cycle and surf across the country.
First, you swim at Ouzoud and trek for two days in the Aït Bouguemez valley. Then you kayak on the lake of Bin el Ouidane. After that, you walk two days with camels across Erg Chebbi and take a rest day. Next, you climb in the Todra Gorge and hike the Dades canyons. Finally, you ride a mountain bike around Tafraoute and surf in Taghazout. In short, this 3 week Morocco itinerary mixes hard days with real rest. It is a private trip on your dates.
Highlights of this 3 week Morocco itinerary
- Ouzoud waterfalls
- Two trekking days in Aït Bouguemez
- Kayak on Bin el Ouidane
- Two-night camel trek
- Buggy & sandboarding
- Rock climbing in Todra
- Mountain bike around Tafraoute
- Legzira beach walk
- Surf in Taghazout
3 week Morocco itinerary: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Arrival in Marrakech
We meet you at the airport; an evening in Jemaa el-Fna.
- 2dayDay 2
Ouzoud waterfalls
Drive to the highest waterfalls in Morocco, walk down to the pools and swim.
- 3dayDay 3
Into the Happy Valley
Cross the mountains to the green Aït Bouguemez valley and take a short walk at sunset.
- 4dayDay 4
Trek day 1
Walk from village to village with a mountain guide and a mule, past adobe granaries and fields.
- 5dayDay 5
Trek day 2
A longer day up to the high pastures above the valley, where shepherds bring their flocks in summer.
- 6dayDay 6
Lake Bin el Ouidane
Drive to the turquoise lake and paddle a kayak in the afternoon.
- 7dayDay 7
Across the Middle Atlas
Through Beni Mellal and Khenifra, across the cedar country to Midelt.
- 8dayDay 8
South to the dunes
The Ziz Valley to Merzouga and a sunset walk on the dunes.
- 9dayDay 9
Camel trek, day 1
Walk into Erg Chebbi with a desert guide while the camels carry the bags.
- 10dayDay 10
Camel trek, day 2
A day among the highest dunes, with tea at a nomad family’s tent.
- 11dayDay 11
Back & buggy
Walk back to Merzouga, then a buggy ride and sandboarding in the afternoon.
- 12dayDay 12
Rest day
A day off at the pool, with Gnawa music in Khamlia in the evening.
- 13dayDay 13
Todra climbing
Drive west and spend the afternoon climbing with an instructor in the Todra Gorge.
- 14dayDay 14
Dades canyon hike
A full day on foot through the red canyons of the Dades.
- 15dayDay 15
Skoura & Aït Benhaddou
Cycle in the Skoura palm grove and reach Aït Benhaddou for sunset.
- 16dayDay 16
Saffron country to Taroudant
Cross the hills of Taliouine to the walled town of Taroudant.
- 17dayDay 17
Into the Anti-Atlas
A mountain road through argan and almond country to Tafraoute.
- 18dayDay 18
Tafraoute by mountain bike
Ride to the painted rocks and hike in the Ameln valley below the pink granite.
- 19dayDay 19
Mirleft & Legzira
Drive to the coast and walk along Legzira beach below its red cliffs at low tide.
- 20dayDay 20
North to Taghazout
Follow the coast past Agadir to Morocco’s surf village.
- 21dayDay 21
Surf lesson
A lesson on a beginners’ beach, with board and wetsuit.
- 22dayDay 22
Last surf & departure
A morning session, then Agadir airport.
What’s included in this 3 week Morocco itinerary
Included
- 21 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
- 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 6Guesthouse at Bin el Ouidane
- Night 7Guesthouse in Midelt
- Night 8Riad in Merzouga
- Night 9Desert camp
- Night 10Desert camp
- Night 11Riad in Merzouga
- Night 12Riad in Merzouga
- Night 13Guesthouse in Todra Gorge
- Night 14Riad in Dades Valley
- Night 15Riad in Aït Benhaddou
- Night 16Riad in Taroudant
- Night 17Guesthouse in Tafraoute
- Night 18Guesthouse in Tafraoute
- Night 19Guesthouse in Mirleft
- Night 20Surf house in Taghazout
- Night 21Surf 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, May, October and November are best: cool enough to walk in the Sahara and green in the Atlas valleys. Summer is too hot for a desert trek, and winter can bring snow to the high pastures.
- JanAvoid
- FebPossible
- MarGood
- AprBest
- MayBest
- JunAvoid
- JulAvoid
- AugAvoid
- SepGood
- OctBest
- NovBest
- DecPossible
What to bring for this trip
- Broken-in walking boots
- Trail shoes or sandals for the sand
- Warm fleece and jacket for the mountains and the desert nights
- Padded shorts or gloves for the bike
- Swimsuit and rash vest
- Scarf or cheche and wide-brimmed hat
- High-factor sun cream and lip balm
- Headtorch
- Small daypack
- 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.
3 Week Morocco Itinerary for Active Travellers: your questions
How fit do I need to be for this 3 week Morocco itinerary?
You should enjoy walking five or six hours a day. No technical skills are needed for the climbing, kayak, biking or surf – instructors and guides are with you.
When is the best time for this 3 week Morocco itinerary?
Spring and autumn. In summer the Sahara is too hot for a trek on foot, and in winter the high pastures above Aït Bouguemez can have snow.
Do we carry our own bags on the treks?
No. A mule carries the bags in Aït Bouguemez and camels carry them in the desert; you only carry a daypack.
Can we make this 3 week Morocco itinerary easier?
Yes. We can shorten the treks, replace the climbing with a gorge walk or add rest days on the coast.
Is the surf for beginners?
Yes. The instructor chooses a beginners’ beach and gives you a board and a wetsuit.
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 11 – Back & buggyDetails →
Camel & horseback treksDay 9 – Camel trek, day 1Details →
Desert camping & stargazingDay 10 – Camel trek, day 2Details →
Cycling & mountain bikingDay 15 – Skoura & Aït BenhaddouDetails →
Hiking & trekking adventuresDay 2 – Ouzoud waterfallsDetails →
Surf & kitesurf experienceDay 20 – North to TaghazoutDetails →Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 22-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 · 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 22-day trip
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