Category: Morocco

Morocco Atlas Mountains

from 3/10 to 11/10/2026

A journey through the Central Atlas Mountains, among Berber villages in the picturesque Ait Bougoumez Valley, known by locals as "the happy valley" for the sense of serenity the rural landscape evokes. An authentic journey off the beaten track, made up of comfortable trails along which we will encounter some tighramts (fortified villages built with traditional materials and techniques) that blend perfectly with the surrounding scenery, fields of grain cultivated on steep slopes, as well as spectacular canyons and streams. A universe of contrasts where colors dominate: red, purple, and white mineral deposits will reveal the geological eras of the mountains. All this accompanied by legendary Berber hospitality and excellent, healthy Moroccan cuisine!

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3 octobeR: flight to Marrakech

Flight to Marrakech, and transfer from the airport to our hotel. Depending on arrival time, we may visit the medina and enjoy a traditional dinner just steps from the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa square.

4 oCtober: towards the atlas mountains 

After breakfast, we’ll be picked up by a private van that will take us to the heart of the High Atlas, to the Ait Bougoumez Valley. We’ll settle into a traditional hut in the small village of Ait Imi and begin exploring this valley by taking a hike in the surrounding area. Dinner and overnight stay.

5 october:  mgoun valley

Breakfast. After a short drive, we begin our first excursion, tackling the Ait Imi Pass (2,905 m) and then descending towards the Mgoun Valley. Overnight stay in rural houses in Talate Riguene (2,200 m).
Distance 10 km, walking time 4 h

6 october: villages of Mgoun Valley

Breakfast. We cross the Mgoun Valley, visiting Berber villages and admiring terraced fields and majestic mountains. We arrive at the village of Imi n Iyrekte, at about 2,000 meters above sea level. Overnight stay in a rural guesthouse.
Distance 15 km, walking time 6 h

7 october: mgoun gorges

Breakfast. A day spent with your feet in the water in the magnificent Mgoun Gorges. Arrival at the Tiranimine refuge. Dinner and overnight stay.
Distance 14 km, walking time 5-6 h

8 october:aguerzeka canyon 

Breakfast. We continue crossing the Mgoun Valley, exploring the Aguerzeka Canyon today. Overnight stay in a rural house in the village of Tamgalouna.
Distance 13,5 km, walking time 5-6 h

9 october: towards the tamaloute villages

Breakfast. We ascend to cross the Riguite Ridge, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the entire region. We descend to the villages of Tamaloute-Boutaghrar, where our journey around the Ighil M’Goun massif ends.
Distance 12 km, walking time 4-5 h

10 october: back to Marrakech

Breakfast. A final awakening in the heart of the Valley of Roses. We’ll board a private van that will take us back to Marrakech in about six hours via the picturesque Tizi n Tichka Pass. Overnight stay at a hotel and dinner at a traditional restaurant in the medina.

11 october: flight back home

Breakfast. Depending on the time of our return flight, we’ll likely have a few more hours to explore Marrakech and do some last-minute shopping in the medina. Transfer to the airport and flight home.

Trekking guide: Alessandro Oprandi with local support team and guides (French/English-speaking)

Note: Excursions may be modified due to bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

difficulty level:

Challenging. The hike involves average distances of about 12-13 km per day on mountain trails, sometimes with elevation gains of +-700 m. It presents no technical difficulties, but stamina and good fitness are required. The average altitude remains around 1,600-1,800 m, but the hike reaches heights of nearly 2,900 m.
We sleep in simple but comfortable accommodations; a certain level of adaptability is required.

group size:

Max. 10 participants

hiking trails:

We walk on high mountain paths, well-trodden but sometimes with rocky or scree-filled sections, especially at high altitudes. Walking sticks highly recommended.

hiking gear:

Sturdy hiking boots, preferably ankle-high, with treaded soles. A 25-30L daypack (you’ll receive a detailed packing list), suitable clothing, including hiking pants (NO JEANS!) and technical shirts. A hat and warm clothing for chilly evenings are also essential. A complete “What-to-bring” list will be sent prior departure.

Climate:

Ideal for hiking on pleasant, relatively warm days, with highs between 18°C and 22°C. Cool mornings and evenings. Bring both short-sleeved clothing and warmer items (a fleece or long-sleeved sweater, windbreaker).

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Price in Euro

per person, double room basis
€ 1350 flight not included
  • local transportation in Morocco
  • full board during trekking (breakfast, packed-lunch, dinner)
  • local experienced guide (French/English speaking)
  • baggage transportation included
  • accommodation in mountain huts and local families in the mountains
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Price in CHF

per person, double room basis
CHF 1280 flight not included
  • local transportation in Morocco
  • full board during trekking (breakfast, packed-lunch, dinner)
  • local experienced guide (French/English speaking)
  • portare proprio sacco a pelo
  • accommodation in mountain huts and local families in the mountains
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Morocco: Sahara Desert

from 5/12 to 13/12/2026

Experiential journey in the fascinating Sahara desert, among the highest sand dunes in Morocco. A 4-day crossing in the most pristine of the Erg (desert area consisting of sand arranged in dunes) to the rhythm of the camels and to the sound of the songs of the nomadic populations, oral heritage of the ancient caravan routes. From the last inhabited outpost before the "void land" we will move in a succession of emotions and infinite landscapes in the heart of this dune system (about 20 km long and 12 wide) letting ourselves be pampered by the sacred hospitality that you breathe in these remote places and the tasty Berber cuisine. There will be a visit to the teeming Marrakech, once the imperial city of western Morocco and to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO jewel rich in history.

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5 december: flight to Marrakech

Meeting at the airport, check-in and departure for Marrakech. Transfer to our accommodation and, depending on the remaining free time, we visit some attractions of the picturesque old fortified citadel (Medina), Jamma el Fna square, Berber souks, labyrinthine markets full of fabrics, jewelry, spices and various ceramics. Return to the hotel and dinner at a traditional restaurant.

6 december: transfer to the gates of desert

Breakfast. In the morning, transfer by private vehicle to the town of M’Hamid el Ghizlane located at the confluence of the Draa River at the gates of the desert. The journey lasts about 7-8 hours and will allow us to admire the landscape of the Hammada, the typical rocky plateau. From here we continue to our accommodation in a comfortable oasis. Dinner and overnight stay.

7 december: Sidi Naji

After breakfast, our first real day of desert adventure begins. We head towards the dunes and the sanctuary of Sidi Naji, between plateaus and undulating desert formations. We will camp in the heart of the dunes for the first night under the stars of the Sahara desert! Dinner and overnight.

8 december: Erg Ezzahar

Typical breakfast and departure for the magnificent dunes of Erg Ezzahar (the screaming dunes, for the light sound caused by the wind similar to a sigh), after crossing another endless desert plateau. This giant sea of sand dunes will offer us a spectacular view of the entire course of the Draa River with the characteristic tamarinds. It is the typical Sahara landscape that we have always imagined and we will feel indescribable emotions thinking that this is a route that has always been traveled by Bedouin merchants in this part of the desert. Dinner and overnight stay.

9 december: Erg Smar

We continue our crossing with our guides and camels towards the dunes of Erg Smar with its ancient abandoned village, in another succession of infinite panoramas. While we wait for our camp to be prepared we relax with a good mint tea enjoying the sunset and the feeling of peace and serenity that only the desert can give. Dinner and overnight stay.

10 december:  Erg Chegaga

After breakfast, we leave the Erg Smar dune area to gradually enter the Erg Chegaga dunes, the highest dunes in Morocco. A nomadic atmosphere between simplicity and sharing will now accompany us on this last day of trekking in the desert. Dinner and overnight stay.

11 december: towards M’Hamid and transfer to Ait  Ben Haddou

After breakfast, we will be picked up by a 4×4 off-road vehicle to return to the town of M’Hamid and from there we will say goodbye to the desert and move with a private minibus towards the fortified town (Ksar) of Ait-Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After dropping off our luggage at the facility, we visit this suggestive town built around in 1600AD with organic materials such as red mud. Situated on a hill, this fortification dominates the valley at the foot of the Atlas Mountains and in the past has often been used as a location in scenes of epic films such as Gladiator or Lawrence of Arabia. Possibility of booking a Hammam (Turkish bath) in the city. Overnight stay in hotel and dinner.

12 december: return to Marrakech

After breakfast, taxi to Ouarzazate and then at midday
bus to Marrakech. Free afternoon to discover the suggestive corners of this wonderful city on your own!
Dinner and overnight stay.

13 december:  flight back home

Breakfast, then transfer to the airport, check-in formalities, passport control and return flight to Milan / Bergamo or other airport. End of tour.

Technical information about hiking in the desert
We walk 4 to 5 hours a day, covering around 15 km per stage
We sleep in a large tent, max 14 people, however those who want can sleep open-air under the stars!
Mattresses are provided, you must bring your own sleeping bag suitable for cold temperatures +3-5C.
Full meals/drinks provided during trekking, heavy baggage transported by camels.

Guide for this trekking: Alessandro Oprandi and local team of desert guides (French/English speaking)

Note: Excursions may be modified due to weather issues or other unforeseen events.

diFFICULTY LEVEL:

Moderately challenging. The walk involves average distances of about 15km per day on sand, with slight differences in altitude. It does not present any technical difficulty, however a bit of resistance and good fitness is required. Pleasant temperatures during the day (about +20-25C) but in the evening heat evaporates and it becomes cold up down to +4-5C. It therefore requires a spirit of adaptation both to withstand changes in temperature as well as to spend the night in spartan conditions in a tent. No toilet or shower in the desert. These small inconveniences are largely compensated by the magnificent and impressive nature of the Sahara, which will give fairytale emotions in contact with the infinite! You walk on average 5-6 hours per day including stops.

group size:

Max. 14 participants

trail info:

You walk on desert tracks, always on sand, with a local guide and accompanied by camels, used to transport luggage, kitchen and food. We have a cook who prepares all meals.

hiking gear:

Lightweight shoes or trekking sandals, with profiled soles. 25-30l day backpack (you will receive a detailed list of what to bring before departure), suitable clothing with hiking pants (NO JEANS!) and technical shirts. You will also need a hat and warm clothes for cold evenings. Bring your own sleeping bag that keeps minimum temperatures at +3-5C.

Climate:

Ideal for hiking on pleasant and relatively warm days, highs between +18C°-22C°. Quite cold mornings and evenings. Bring both short-sleeved and warm clothing (fleece or long-sleeved sweater, light gloves, windbreaker).

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Price in EUR

per person, double room basis
€ 1220 min. 8 participants excluding flight cost
  • local transportation in Morocco
  • full board in the desert, breakfast and dinners in the cities
  • guided excursions with local French/English speaking guides in the desert
  • a thousand and one nights under the desert stars
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Price in CHF

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CHF 1190 min. 8 participants excluding flight cost
  • local transportation in Morocco
  • full board in the desert, breakfast and dinners in the cities
  • guided excursions with local French/English speaking guides in the desert
  • a thousand and one nights under the desert stars
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From the Rif Mountains to the Sea

from 10/10 to 17/10/2026

In a healthy and hospitable environment in northern Morocco, the gateway to Africa, lies the green and lush Rif mountain range where the Jbala live, an ethnic mountain group that practices agriculture and livestock farming. From the seductive and labyrinthine Chefchaouen, the blue pearl of Morocco, we will cross a good part of the Talassentane National Park, famous for its variety of landscapes and biodiversity. We also spend the first two days in the Bouhachem regional park. We will arrive in 5 days of walking between traditional villages and green pine and cedar forests to the Mediterranean coasts, in an unforgettable experience of great human and cultural value, letting ourselves be inebriated by the succulent Moroccan cuisine!

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10 october: flight to Tangier – Transfer to Chefchaouen

Meeting at the airport, check in and departure for Tangier. Private transfer by minibus (journey of approximately 2 and a half hours) to the blue city of Chefchaouen where we settle into our structure located at the entrance to the medina. Meeting with the local guide and visit this evocative maze of blue-coloured alleys. We will thus begin to savor the typical environment that surrounds a Moroccan medina. From the fabric bazaars to the various Arab and Berber arts, passing through the ancient apothecaries, we then head in the late afternoon to the Spanish Mosque located on a hill just outside the city, where we will enjoy a wonderful sunset.
Dinner in a typical restaurant and overnight stay.

11 october: Chefchaouen – ouelade ben blan

Breakfast. We begin our adventure, departing from Chefchaouen by taxi to Grankha, the meeting point for the group. Departure for the first excursion (about 4-5 hours) inside the Bouhachem Regional Park, where we pass through the beautiful Kikra valley with its magnificent views. The day includes lunch in a rural house with typical dishes and before dinner we take part in a workshop where we will help cook the famous tajine (delicious meat or fish and vegetable stews) cooked in typical terracotta pots. Dinner and overnight stay.
4-5h walking time

12 october: ouelade ben blan- houmar

Early in the morning, after the traditional breakfast, the excursion begins within the Bouhachem Regional Park (about 45 minutes) towards another rural house located at the foot of the Jbel Sougna, in the village of Houmar.Warm welcome from the Akkar family.
Traditional lunch at the rural house of Houmar, then free time.
Another gastronomic workshop: we join the host family to prepare bread cooked in a traditional oven.
Dinner and overnight stay at the rural house in Houmar.

13 october: Houmar – Azilan

Early in the morning, after breakfast, we leave Houmar by taxi to Chefchaouen, where our 6-7 hour hike in Talassemtan National Park begins.During the hike, you pass through Alama (880m), Ain Tissemlale (1000m) and Chwihat, a pine forest (1719m), which offers breathtaking views of Chefchaouen. After a packed lunch, we continue the excursion to Abdel Kader’s guesthouse in the small village of Azilan (1200 m), where we stay with half board. Guests can refresh and relax with a delicious mint tea while admiring the breathtaking view. Dinner..
Distance: 14,8 km, elevation gain/loss +1250m – 570, 6-7h walking time

14 october: Azilan – akchour 

After a traditional breakfast, the fourth day’s hike begins in a magnificent forest of green pines and cedars (approximately 6 hours of walking).
Stop to visit the famous “Pont de Dieu” (Bridge of God), another magnificent geological formation and a major visitor attraction, which will also be a lovely spot for our picnic. We continue to the Akchour dam, where we stay overnight with half board at the Zaouia guesthouse, owned by Mustapha.
Distance: 16,5 km, elevation gain/loss + 267m – 1140m, 6h walking time

15 october: Akchour – Bni Malaa

After breakfast, we continue exploring the park towards another village: Bni Maala (about 5 hours of walking). Lunch will be outdoors, inside the Talassemtan National Park. We continue our walk to the village of Bni Maala, where we receive a warm welcome from Ali’s family.
After a short break to catch our breath and relax, we will have time to admire the beautiful panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and the vast pine forest (over 2,000 hectares) of Talassemtan National Park.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Bni Maala guesthouse.
Distance: 17 km, elevation gain/loss + 960m – 450m, 5h walking time

16 october: BNI MALA – Tassift – OUED LAOU

After breakfast, our excursion begins in the fresh morning air towards the Mediterranean coast: we reach Oued Laou (about 4 hours of walking).
We pass through beautiful landscapes of wadis (river beds), farmland and wild plants.
Organized transport will pick us up at Tassift for the final car transfer to Oued Laou.
Lunch in a restaurant in Oued Laou.
Free afternoon in this location overlooking the sea.
Overnight stay in apartment.
Distance: 14,6 km, elevation gain/loss + 62m – 920m, walking time 4h

17 october: flight back home

Private minibus to Tangier airport. After check-in and passport control formalities, breakfast directly at the airport. Return flight to Orio al Serio. End of tour

Trekking Guide: Federica Amaducci and local team of guides (French/English speaker)

Note : excursions may be modified due to bad weather or other unforeseen events.

 difficulty level

Challenging, for good walkers. Good physical condition required.
You walk on average 5-6 hours a day, covering from 11 to 17km, in some stages with challenging height differences of approximately +-1000m. Stamina and a good level of fitness are necessary.

group size:

Max. 10 participants

trail info:

We walk on hill or mountain paths, on dirt with sometimes short stretches of asphalt.

hiking gear:

Trekking boots with profiled soles, preferably ankle-high. Small day backpack of 15-25l, suitable clothing with hiking trousers (NO JEANS!) and technical t-shirts, which must be able to dry quickly.
To carry in your backpack: hat, sun cream, glasses, packed lunch, water bottles or camel bags (at least 1.5 litres), beach towel, swimsuit, spare t-shirt, k-way or light anti-rain/wind jacket.
Note: luggage transport included for each stage, you walk with a light backpack. Packed lunches included in the package.

Climate:

Pleasantly warm days, with highs around +22-24°C. At altitude, however, cool evenings, so bring some warm clothing (fleece or long-sleeved sweater, light windbreaker). Possible showers not excluded.

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Price in EUR

per person, double room basis
€ 1150 flight not included
  • local transportation in Morocco
  • full board during the mountain hikes, breakfast and dinners in the cities
  • guided excursions with local French/English speaking guides in the mountains
  • the warm welcome of the locals, the excellent Moroccan cuisine
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Price in CHF

per person, double room basis
CHF 1090 flight not included
  • local transportation in Morocco
  • full board during the mountain hikes, breakfast and dinners in the cities
  • guided excursions with local French/English speaking guides in the mountains
  • the warm welcome of the locals, the excellent Moroccan cuisine
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