Mt Toubkal & Sahara Adventure
A six-day Mt Toubkal & Sahara Desert Adventure in Morocco combines summiting North Africa's tallest peak with nights under the Sahara stars. The trip blends high-altitude hiking with cultural immersion and desert camping. Alternative adventures include glacier snowmobiling on Iceland's Langjökull glacier and New Zealand's legendary Milford Track for world-class hiking scenery.
Mount Toubkal, standing at 4,167 meters (13,671 feet) in Morocco's High Atlas range, is the highest peak in North Africa and the Arab world. The standard ascent is a non-technical trek, typically completed in two days from the village of Imlil, though winter climbs require ice axes and crampons. The surrounding Toubkal National Park is home to indigenous Berber communities, whose culture and traditions have shaped the region for centuries. Historically, these mountains served as a vital crossroads for trade caravans connecting the Sahara with Morocco's coastal cities. Desert camping in the Moroccan Sahara often involves "glamping" in established camps with amenities like real beds, full meals, and sometimes even private bathrooms with hot water. Common activities include sunset camel treks into the dunes of Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga and stargazing in areas with minimal light pollution. The alternative Icelandic adventure takes place on Langjökull, the country's second-largest glacier, covering approximately 950 square kilometers. Known as the "long glacier," its ice is up to 580 meters thick and covers at least two active volcanic systems. New Zealand's Milford Track, often called "the finest walk in the world," is a 53.5-kilometer journey through Fiordland National Park. The four-day hike traverses diverse landscapes, from temperate rainforests and wetlands to Mackinnon Pass, an alpine crossing.
