// Adventure · Morocco · 9 days
Summiting Mount Toubkal and a nomadic immersion in the Sahara.
The authentic Morocco, far from mass tourism.
Dates
14 – 22 Nov 2026
Duration
9 D / 8 N
Destination
Morocco
With
Léo Nomade
Level
Accessible
// Why join
This adventure was designed for an authentic, immersive and human experience. The goal isn't to visit Morocco — it's to live it.
For 9 days, you share the daily life of Léo Nomade and a small group of travellers driven by the same desire for adventure, discovery and disconnection.
Between the Atlas peaks, the Berber villages and the vastness of the Sahara, every day breaks from routine and offers moments you won't find on traditional tours.
Your host
Léo Nomade
// The highlights
01
Two days of trekking in the Atlas with local guides, a night in a mountain refuge, and the ascent of North Africa's highest peak at sunrise.
02
Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Aït Ben Haddou, the Berber villages and the Drâa valley. History and traditions, seen up close.
03
Heading into the heart of the Sahara. Camel drivers, dromedaries, endless dunes and oases — setting up camp, meals shared around the fire, nights bivouacking under the stars…
// Day by day
Nine days, from the red city to the southern dunes by way of North Africa's highest peak.
Arrival in Marrakech and check-in at a traditional riad. First alleys of the medina, colourful souks, scents of spice and sunset over the famous Jemaa el-Fna square. A first taste before the adventure begins.
An early departure to Imlil, a small village nestled in the heart of the Atlas. The trek to Toubkal begins: with local guides, we gradually climb the Berber valleys up to the high-altitude refuge where we spend the night.
Up before dawn. In the first light, we ascend North Africa's highest peak. The effort is rewarded with an exceptional view over the whole Atlas range, then we descend to Imlil and spend the evening in an authentic Berber village.
A drive through the High Atlas landscapes to one of Morocco's most beautiful kasbahs. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Aït Ben Haddou has been the backdrop for many films and series (Gladiator, Game of Thrones…). We explore its ochre-earth alleys before reaching Ouarzazate for the night.
Heading to M'Hamid, the last inhabited village before the vast Sahara. After lunch at the desert's edge, we reach the first great dunes of Erg Zahar. The camel caravan joins us for our first steps into the desert. At sunset, we set up the first nomadic bivouac among the dunes and spend our first evening under the stars.
The crossing continues through the wild landscapes of the Sahara. Guided by the camel drivers, we move at the caravan's pace between dunes, desert plateaus and vast stretches of sand. Little by little, landmarks vanish and the immersion becomes total. Another night bivouacking in the heart of the desert.
We continue our progress towards Erg Chegaga, one of Morocco's most impressive dune fields. Wilder and less visited, this area offers spectacular panoramas over the Saharan expanses. A day marked by disconnection, the silence of the desert and the beauty of the landscapes.
After a final wake-up in the desert and a few last moments among the dunes, we reach M'Hamid by 4x4 before taking the road back to Marrakech. A long return day — a chance to reflect on this timeless interlude lived at the rhythm of the Sahara and its nomadic traditions.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and journey home. The end of the adventure — but certainly not of the memories it leaves behind.
// Profile
Good to know
No mountaineering experience is required. A good general level of fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the Toubkal ascent and the days in the desert.
// Where you sleep
Riads, a mountain refuge, Berber guesthouses and bivouacs under the stars. We favour immersion and authenticity, with comfort suited to the adventure.
Marrakech
Patios, zellige tilework and the cool of the medina for the first and last stops.
Atlas
A night at altitude before the summit push, in the heart of the Berber valleys.
Atlas
Authentic homestays, as close as it gets to local traditions.
Sahara
Tents among the dunes, campfire and a starry sky. The nomad's life.
// Pricing & booking
Two options, all-in. A 35% deposit secures your place; the balance is due 60 days before departure.
Book with confidence
How it works
Reach out and we'll guide you through every step. Your deposit secures your spot; we confirm by email once the services are locked in. If a key service can't be guaranteed, or the minimum group size isn't reached, you're fully refunded.
// The package
What's included
With the flight option
Not included
// Frequently asked questions
Yes. Many participants travel solo — it's often one of the best ways to experience the trip to the full.
No. You can book the without-flight option and join the group directly in Marrakech.
Yes. Léo takes part in the entire trip and shares every stage of the adventure with the group.
No particular experience is required. A good general level of fitness is recommended, however, to fully enjoy the Toubkal ascent and the days of walking in the desert.
Accommodation varies depending on the stage of the trip. In the Sahara desert and at the mountain refuge, you stay in shared bivouacs and refuges: spaces are shared with the rest of the group, in the warm, authentic spirit of the adventure.
In Marrakech, the Berber village and Ouarzazate, you stay mainly in shared twin rooms. If you travel as a pair, you can book two spots together and you'll share the same room. If you travel solo, we'll pair you in a shared room with someone of the same sex; if that isn't possible, you'll get a single room at no extra cost.
Our goal is to ensure everyone's comfort, good company and privacy throughout the trip.
Yes. A WhatsApp group with Léo and the other participants is created before departure to get to know one another, share practical information and stay in touch during and after the trip.
French and Belgian nationals generally don't need a visa for a tourist stay of under 90 days in Morocco. A valid passport is, however, required.
If you don't hold French or Belgian nationality, it's up to you to check the entry requirements that apply to your nationality with the relevant authorities before departure.
Entry requirements may be changed at any time by the local authorities. We cannot be held responsible in the event of denied boarding or denied entry. Each traveller is responsible for the validity of their travel documents.
The adventure is organised and run by DevlopMint, a licensed travel agency (licence A5722), in partnership with Léo Nomade and experienced local guides.