Marrakech & Mountains Week
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PRIVATE TOUR: Begin this 7-day Moroccan mountain adventure in Marrakech. After time exploring the city’s medina, souks and historic palaces, you head into the High Atlas Mountains for a slower pace of life in Berber villages. Walk through oak forests and around Lake Ouirgane, share tea with local families, and visit mountain hubs like Imlil beneath Mount Toubkal. Enjoy a traditional hammam and mint tea at the famous Kasbah Tamadot before descending to the dramatic Agafay Desert. The trip ends in a luxury desert camp, dining under the stars just outside Marrakech.
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Tour Overview
Duration
7 daysHotel Rating
Standard riad, ksar & desert campStarts
MarrakechEnds
MarrakechMinimum Age
5 years oldMaximum Age
Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in Morocco that are suitable for all ages!
Arrival Transfer
YesDeparture Transfer
YesTour Guide
Yes - for included sightseeingCountry
MoroccoMeals Included
Breakfast: 6, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1Passengers
$1,385.00
$416.00
Tour Style
Group Size
Min 2 / Max Private tour
Trip Type
Private Tours
Range
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
Demands a higher level of physical effort, including extended walking, hiking, or more challenging terrain. You must be able to walk around 5-kilometres without stopping and on overland trips, you must be able to manage steps up into overland trucks.
Tour Guide
Yes - for included sightseeingGroup Size
Min 2 / Max Private tourRange
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
Demands a higher level of physical effort, including extended walking, hiking, or more challenging terrain. You must be able to walk around 5-kilometres without stopping and on overland trips, you must be able to manage steps up into overland trucks.
Trip Type
Private ToursTour Highlights
Included
Not Included
Itinerary
Day 1 - Marrakech
Arrive into Marrakech Airport and transfer to your accommodation. After check-in, the remainder of the day is free for you to relax after your journey or begin to explore the city.
Day 2 - Exploring Marrakech
In the morning, enjoy a half-day city tour of Marrakech, focusing on the old medina. You explore the souks, with their colourful displays of spices, textiles and handicrafts, and visit historic palaces and a madrassa that reflect the city’s importance as an imperial capital and centre of learning.
The afternoon is free for you to spend as you wish. You may choose to explore the modern streets of Gueliz, known for its cafés and shops, or enjoy a more relaxing experience with a visit to a local hammam or by joining a cookery course to learn about Moroccan cuisine.
Day 3 - Into the High Atlas
Marrakech - Toubkal National Park - Ouirgane. Travel to the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains, enjoying views over Lake Takerkoust as you climb towards the Plateau du Kik. This high, open plateau is dotted with small settlements and terraced fields, offering a glimpse of traditional Berber farming life set against a dramatic mountain backdrop.
Continue into Toubkal National Park and descend into the Ouirgane Valley, an area of rolling hills, walnut and oak trees, and scattered villages. You have time for a walk through the oak forests and nearby Berber villages, experiencing the quiet pace of life in the mountains. Spend the night in a traditional rural ksar, a fortified Berber village
Day 4 - Walking Around Lake Ouirgane
A mule carries your picnic as you set out to discover the area around Lake Ouirgane, with gentle walking through the surrounding countryside and mountain scenery. The lake and its setting offer a peaceful contrast to the busier cities, with views across the valley and towards the High Atlas peaks.
During the day, you stop to enjoy tea with a local Berber family, providing an insight into daily life and traditional hospitality in the region. Spend a second night in your ksar.
Day 5 - Imlil, Mountain Villages & Kasbah Tamadot
Ouirgane - Imlil - Aremd - Ouirgane. Today you visit the mountain village of Imlil, widely used as the base camp for ascents of Mount Toubkal, North Africa’s highest peak. Set at the end of a scenic valley, Imlil is surrounded by terraced fields and traditional Berber villages.
From here, enjoy a short walk to the village of Aremd, passing walnut trees and stone houses, before experiencing a Berber hammam at a local gîte, offering a glimpse into everyday mountain life. After lunch, visit Richard Branson’s Kasbah Tamadot for mint tea, set high above the valley with sweeping views across the High Atlas. Return to Ouirgane in the afternoon.
Day 6 - Agafay Desert Camp
Ouirgane - Agafay. Descend from the mountains towards the rocky desert of Agafay, located just outside Marrakech. This stark, lunar-like landscape has been used as a backdrop for films such as Prince of Persia, offering wide open views and a dramatic contrast to the nearby Atlas Mountains.
On arrival, you can experience the terrain with a camel ride or try a quad bike across the desert, taking in the rugged scenery at a relaxed pace. As evening falls, settle into a fixed luxury desert camp, where dinner is served under the stars in a peaceful desert setting. Overnight in a luxury desert camp.
Day 7 - Marrakech
Agafay - Marrakech. Your tour comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check-out. An included transfer takes you to the airport.
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Extras and add-ons
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Hotels
The hotels listed below are examples which we frequently use on this tour. Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used instead.
Prices & Dates
'Double/Twin' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. We also offer a triple share option on this tour, please contact us for details.
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