Atlas Trekking Morocco

The name says “Atlas Trekking” but the reality is far more ambitious. This is a 15-day comprehensive Morocco tour that happens to include Atlas Mountain trekking alongside the imperial cities, Sahara Desert, and essentially every major attraction in the country. At EUR1790 for 15 days with a perfect 5.0 rating from 36 travellers, the per-day cost of EUR119 is remarkably competitive for what appears to be a thorough, guided exploration of the entire kingdom.

What actually happens

Starting from Casablanca, this 15-day itinerary covers the complete Morocco experience. You explore Rabat, Fes, and Marrakech with their gardens, medinas, and cultural sites. The trekking element takes you into the High Atlas Mountains - likely multi-day hiking through Berber villages and mountain passes. Then south to the Sahara for the desert camp and camel trekking experience. The route covers an extraordinary amount of ground over two weeks, visiting essentially every region of Morocco that tourists come to see. Airport and hotel transfers are included, suggesting a fully managed door-to-door operation. The tour includes accommodation, transport, and guiding throughout.

Our honest take

Fifteen days for EUR1790 is EUR119 per day for a private guided tour with accommodation and transport. By any measure, that is exceptional value. The perfect 5.0 rating from 36 travellers - across a 15-day experience where there are countless opportunities for something to go wrong - is genuinely impressive. You do not maintain a perfect rating over two-week tours unless the operator is consistently excellent. The “trekking” element differentiates this from the many city-focused Morocco tours we have reviewed. If the Atlas Mountain component involves genuine multi-day trekking rather than a single day hike, this tour delivers something that most competitors skip entirely. The only caution: 15 days of guided touring is a long time. By day ten, even the most enthusiastic traveller can experience fatigue, and Morocco’s heat (depending on season) compounds this. Make sure you are physically and mentally prepared for two solid weeks of travel.

Who should book this

• Fit travellers who want both trekking and cultural touring in one comprehensive package
• First-time Morocco visitors with two weeks who want to see everything
• Adventure-oriented travellers who find the standard city-focused tours too passive
• Anyone who wants outstanding value for a fully guided multi-week experience

Who should skip this

• Travellers who dislike structured itineraries for extended periods
• Anyone with limited fitness - Atlas trekking is physically demanding
• Visitors who only have a week or less - this requires a genuine two-week commitment
• People who prefer luxury hotels over authentic guesthouses - at EUR119 per day, accommodation will be characterful but not five-star

Before you book

Duration: 15 days

Price: EUR1790 per person

Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before - book now, decide later.

Rating: 5.0/5 from 36 verified reviews

Fitness requirement: Ask the operator about the trekking component specifically - how many days, what altitude, and what fitness level is required. Atlas Mountain trekking can involve passes above 3,000 metres, and altitude affects people differently.

Practical tip: Pack for extreme variety. In 15 days covering desert, mountains, and coast, temperatures can range from near-freezing at altitude to above 40C in the Sahara. Layering is essential. Bring proper hiking boots for the Atlas and sandals for the cities.