ATLAS TO SAHARA

Arrive at Agadir Airport, where you’ll meet your Wild Axis Expeditions team and set off in rugged 4WD vehicles. Travel east through Morocco’s saffron country, where the rolling hills glow with warm golden tones.

By late afternoon, arrive in the mountain village of Tislit (1740 m) — the gateway to the Siroua range. After checking into your guesthouse overlooking the gorge, enjoy a sunset hike (approx. 1.5 hrs) through the surrounding canyons before returning for a traditional dinner cooked under the stars.

🚙 Overland: 3-4hrs  🥾 Trekking: 1.5 hrs

📈 Ascent: +120 m  📉 Descent: -120 m 

🏠 Overnight: Guesthouse in Tislit Gorge

An early start takes us through winding mountain roads to the remote village of Tizgui, the gateway to Mount Siroua. Here, we leave the 4WDs behind and begin our two-day trek toward the summit of Mount Siroua (3304 m) a dormant volcano rising above the high plains of the Anti-Atlas.

The trail leads us through a unique volcanic landscape of lava fields, rocky ridges, and high plateaus, with stunning vistas and cultural encounters with local Berber shepherds along the way.

Tonight, we arrive at our remote base camp, nestled beneath the peaks the perfect launch point for tomorrow’s summit push. As the stars emerge, our team prepares a freshly cooked dinner and we settle in for the night.

🥾 Trekking: 6–7 hrs 

📈 Ascent: +850m 📉 Descent: -100m 

🏕️ Overnight: Wild Camping

We rise before dawn and begin our summit push under the first light of day, climbing through the wild volcanic slopes of Mount Siroua. As the sun rises, the landscape glows in gold the High Atlas peaks to the north and the Sahara Desert stretching endlessly to the south.

The route finishes with a short, exciting scramble up the volcanic plug a dramatic rocky cone that marks the true summit of Mount Siroua (3304 m). From the top, you’ll enjoy incredible 360° views spanning from the High Atlas Mountains to the edge of the desert a moment that perfectly captures the spirit of adventure.

After soaking in the panorama, we begin our descent via the plateau route, returning through open volcanic plains and Berber farmlands before reaching Tizgui. Tonight, we’ll rest in a local guesthouse, where you’ll experience authentic Berber hospitality and a well-earned meal after a truly unforgettable climb.

🥾 Trekking: 7–8 hrs 

📈 Ascent: +900m 📉 Descent: -1200 m

🏠 Overnight: Guesthouse in Tizgui

After breakfast, we set off early in our 4WD convoy, leaving the mountains behind and venturing deep into Morocco’s southern plains. The landscape shifts dramatically as we cross the Iriqui Lake bed an ancient dry lake basin that shimmers with mirages and stretches endlessly toward the horizon.

This is true off-road adventure an exhilarating journey across the vast Saharan plains, where our 4WDs carve their own path through ever-changing terrain. Along the way, we’ll make plenty of stops, meeting nomadic tribes who still roam these wild regions and discovering ancient fossils scattered across the dry lakebed remnants of Morocco’s prehistoric past.

By late afternoon, we’ll reach our remote desert camp, surrounded by towering dunes and complete silence. As the sun begins to set, we’ll head out on a sunset hike in the dunes (approx. 2 hrs), the golden light transforming the desert into a sea of shifting colour. Later, enjoy a traditional dinner under a blanket of stars, soaking in the peace and wonder of the Sahara night.

🚙 Overland: 5hrs 🥾Trekking: 2 hrs 🏕️Overnight: Remote desert camp

Wake before first light for sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chegaga as the Sahara shifts through shades of gold and red. After breakfast, we’ll depart deep desert camp by 4WD, crossing the remote Iriki Lake Bed before rejoining the old caravan routes through M’Hamid and the vast Draa Valley.

Travelling north through ancient kasbahs, palm groves and isolated desert settlements, we’ll follow one of Morocco’s oldest trading corridors towards Ouarzazate. By late afternoon, we’ll arrive at our remote lakeside eco-lodge on the edge of the desert, with time to relax and recover after a long but unforgettable journey through southern Morocco.

🥾 Trekking: 1 hr 🚙 Overland: 6 hrs 

🏠 Overnight: Lakeside Eco Lodge

After breakfast, we’ll continue north towards the legendary ksar of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its ancient mud-brick fortress, caravan history and film locations. We’ll explore the winding alleyways and hilltop viewpoints before continuing deeper into the High Atlas Mountains.

The journey back to Marrakesh takes us over the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m), crossing remote mountain landscapes, Berber villages and winding mountain roads as we descend from the Atlas back into the plains surrounding Marrakech. Arriving by late afternoon, we’ll check into a beautiful riad in the heart of the old city, and come together for a farewell team dinner featuring traditional Moroccan cuisine and live music the perfect way to end the exped.

🚙 Overland: 4 hrs 

🏠 Overnight: Riad in Marrakesh

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Marrakesh, taking time to explore the souks and spice markets at your own pace. Wander through the vibrant lanes of the Medina, admire traditional craftsmanship, or simply unwind in a peaceful riad courtyard with a final glass of mint tea.

Depending on your flight time, you may have the opportunity to visit one of the city’s famous gardens or hammams before your transfer to the airport for departure.

☀️ Activity: Free time in Marrakesh 

✈️ Depart: Marrakesh Airport (RAK)