Atlas Mountains & Agafay Desert — 2 Day Combination
Two contrasting worlds in two days: a High Atlas village hike around Imlil, then a night in a luxury camp under the stars of the Agafay stone desert — mountain and desert, culture and comfort, all from Marrakech.
Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night · Difficulty: Easy – Moderate · Max altitude: 2,000 m · Distance: 14 km · Group size: 1–10 · From: €295 per person
Highlights
- Imlil valley hike with Berber lunch
- Sunset over the Agafay stone desert
- Night in a luxury desert camp
- Camel or sunrise walk in Agafay
- Two landscapes in one short break
Itinerary
Day 1 — Imlil hike to Agafay camp
Morning transfer to Imlil for a village-and-orchard hike with a family lunch, then drive to the Agafay desert for sunset, dinner and a night in a luxury tented camp.
Marrakech → Agafay camp · 4 hrs walking · 10 km · gain +400 m · Meals: Lunch, Dinner · Sleep: Luxury desert camp
Day 2 — Agafay sunrise & return
Sunrise over the Atlas skyline, breakfast at camp, an optional camel ride or short desert walk, then the short transfer back to Marrakech by late morning.
Agafay camp → Marrakech · 1–2 hrs walking · 4 km · gain +100 m · Meals: Breakfast · Sleep: End of tour
What’s included
- Local guide
- Luxury camp accommodation
- Meals as listed
- Private transfers
- Bottled water
Why choose this trek
The perfect short adventure for travellers with limited time who refuse to choose between the mountains and the desert — you get the best of both, with a comfortable camp to end the day.
Fitness & preparation
Easy to moderate; a half-day hike and short desert walks, suitable for most.
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