3. Sleep Under the Stars at Erg Chebbi
For a desert excursion with no roughing-it necessary, head to Erg Chebbi, where glamping-style desert camps offer an overnight stay within the Sahara dunes. Merzouga (559 kilometers east of Marrakesh and 467 kilometers southeast of Fes) is Morocco’s most popular desert activity base, situated on the edge of the dune sand sea of Erg Chebbi. From here, people launch out into the Sahara scenery on sunset or sunrise camel treks, and sleep within the undulating dunes at glammed-up desert camps.
4. Hike Jebel Toubkal
Jebel Toubkal is the highest mountain in north Africa, with its summit at 4,167 meters. The two-day return trek to its summit is the most popular walk in the High Atlas, and one of the most popular activities in Morocco. It’s a non-technical trek (no climbing), but as the upper reaches are steep, it involves trekking up scree slopes. It also takes place at altitude, and the trek can be difficult, so a decent level of fitness is required. The stunning views all along the trail, as well as on the summit, are worth all the sweat, though.
