Morocco's two greatest landscapes, back-to-back. Combined Atlas & Sahara tours pair a High Atlas trek — through Berber villages, alpine meadows and Morocco's highest peak at Toubkal (4,167m) — with a Sahara desert experience at Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga, sleeping in a private camp under a billion stars. The route descends from snowline to sand dune within two or three days, tracing the ancient caravan road through the Draa Valley and the kasbahs of Ouarzazate. These tours are best combined with a Marrakech base, but can be tailored to depart from Ouarzazate if you prefer. To plan your combined route, contact us or request a quote.
A combined Atlas and Sahara tour pairs two of Morocco’s biggest landscapes in one private trip. You trek or drive through the High Atlas Mountains and Berber villages, then continue to the Sahara dunes for a night under the stars — typically over 4–5 days from Marrakech. It suits travellers who want both mountains and desert without choosing between them.
A 4-day combined Atlas and Sahara desert tour — Toubkal trekking with a night in the Zagora dunes, via Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou.
A 5-day combined Atlas and Sahara desert tour — discover Imlil and Toubkal on a guided trek before descending into the Sahara for a night in the dunes.
How the main combined routes split their time between mountains and desert.
| Duration | Atlas | Sahara |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days | Atlas foothills & Berber villages | Zagora dunes, one desert night |
| 5 days | Toubkal-area trekking | Merzouga dunes, one desert night |
| 7 days | Deeper Atlas trekking | Merzouga, plus valleys and gorges |
Combined tours can be weighted more toward trekking or more toward the desert — just tell us your preference.
It's a single private itinerary that includes both the High Atlas Mountains — Berber villages, valleys and optional trekking — and the Sahara Desert, with a night in a dune camp. It's the best way to experience Morocco's mountains and desert on one trip.
Four days is the minimum to do both justice: a couple of days in the Atlas and a night in the desert. Five to seven days allows real trekking in the mountains as well as the full Merzouga dune experience.
Not necessarily. Some combined tours are driving-based with short walks through villages and valleys; others include genuine trekking. Tell us your fitness and interest level and we'll match the route — from gentle valley walks to a Toubkal ascent.
Shorter 4-day combined tours usually visit the closer Zagora dunes; 5-day and longer tours reach the bigger Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga. See Zagora vs Merzouga to decide.
Yes, entirely private — your own guide and vehicle, your own pace, and accommodation booked to your preferred standard, with pick-up from Marrakech.
Spring and autumn are ideal for both the mountains and the desert. High-altitude trekking is best late spring to early autumn; the desert is most comfortable outside the summer peak. Bring layers for cold mountain and desert nights.
Tell us your dates and fitness level — we'll tailor the trek and desert nights around you.
