Climb Morocco's highest peak and bike into the Sahara desert

Two of the great highlights of the south of Morocco are included in this bumper hiking and biking adventure from the High Atlas mountains to the Sahara desert. At 4167m above sea level, J'bel Toubkal is North Africa's highest peak and from its summit we can see the goal of our tour laid out in front of us as we gaze southwards towards the northern fringes of the Sahara desert. After enjoying the lush valleys and limestone peaks of the High Atlas, 5 days of off-road mountain biking takes us through the volcanic spur of the Sirwa range and down the celebrated Draa Valley to within striking distance of the Sahara. Here we mount our 4x4 vehicles and eventually hike into our nomad camp in the desert dunes. Then it's back to Marrakech to soak up the unique and highly charged atmosphere of one of the world's great medieval cities.

From the verdant valleys and imposing peaks of the Toubkal National Park to the Sahara desert

5 days biking 5 days hiking

Trip grades explained


	Day 1 : Arrive Marrakech
	Day 2 : Transfer to Imlil, afternoon warm up hike
	Day 3 : Trek 5-6 hours to the Toubkal refuge at 3200m
	Day 4 : Climb Toubkal, North Africa's highest peak, descend to Ifni
	Day 5 : Short hike then bike 40km into the Jebel Sirwa range
	Day 6 : Ride 50km down to Askaoun on jeep tracks
	Day 7 : Off road bike climb then huge descent, transfer to Ouarzazate.
	Day 8 : Transfer to Draa Valley - 40km oasis ride to the Agdz kasbah
	Day 9: Bike down Draa Valley - on to Zagora
	Day 10: Desert day, hiking and camping in nomad tent in the dunes
	Day 11: Transfer back to Marrakech.
	Day 12: Tour ends, Marrakech
	Why not extend your tour with some extra nights in Marrakech or on the Atlantic coast in Essaouira?

12 days / 11 nights
10 days’ fairly strenuous hiking and biking
2 nights hotel, 3 nights camping, 1 night village house, 4 nights maison d'hotes (guest house), 1 night mountain refuge
tour leader plus local mountain guide
4x4 vehicle supported for biking and porter supported for hike
Bike hire available
fantastic mountain and desert scenery, two of the great highlights of the Moroccan south.

see route map