Atlas mountain trekking Morocco - M'goun summit
8 Days Atlas mountain trekking Morocco will take you on an eco-friendly tour to the middle of the High Atlas mountains, and an expedition to visit the Berber villages, and green valleys and visit the second highest peak in Morocco; M’goun summit 4068m alt. Enjoy rugged Morocco and explore the culture of the indigenous Amazigh people. Explore the hidden valleys of Atlas mountains and get in touch with nature, challenge your self on a green tour and Immerse you self in the local lifestyle while enjoying your trekking holiday in Morocco.
Atlas mountains trekking Morocco overview:
- Level: High
- Duration: 8 days/7night
BEST PERIOD: From May till October
LUGGAGE: carried by Mules during the trek
TRANSPORT: Touristic transport “mini-bus” or 4wd car
ACCOMMODATION: Tents (1 for 2 persons) during the trekking, lodge “Gîte d’étape”or guest house
Guiding: A mountain certified guide
Morocco Atlas mountain trekking itinerary:
Day 1: Marrakech travel to Ouzoud Waterfalls – Travel to Ait Bouguemez valley
Departure at 8h in the morning from Marrakech to Ouzoud waterfalls, stop for hiking around to explore the Area with your local guide. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant at Azilal. Once arrived to Ait Bouguemez valley, Go for a walk around to enjoy the Happy valley and explore the surrounding.
Night in Ait Bouguemez
- Duration: 6 hours drive
- Accommodation: Guest house
- Meals included: Lunch + Dinner
Day 2: Trekking from Ait Bouguemez to Ikkis N’Arous
Travel to the valley of Ait Bouguemez (or ‘Happy Valley’), we meet our team of muleteers. After loading the mules, we start our hike to Ikkis N Arous (2300m) passing by the village of Arous and its beautiful valley and gorges.
- Duration: 5 hours walk
- Accommodation: Guest house
- Meals included: Breakfast+Lunch + Dinner
Day 3: Trekking from Ikkis N’Arous -Tizi n’Tarkedite – Tarkedite plateau
We will walk up to the pass of Tizi n’Tarkedite 3450m. Here we can see the summit of Mount M’goun (4068m) for the first time. With a long descent, we continue to our camp on the large plateau of Tarkedite (2900m). Approximately 6 hours walk.
Day 3: Ascent of Mount M’goun (4068m) – Oulilimt
We wake up early in the morning to enjoy dawn while our muleteer and the others take a shorter path to the bivouac. After climbing the summit of Mount M’goun with the limestone landscape covered in shells and fossils, we can enjoy the panoramic views especially on the south side of the Massif. A spectacular descent will bring us to the river that will take us to our campsite, close to the spring of Oulilimt (2600m). Approximately 7 hours walk.
- Duration: 4-5 hours hike
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals included: Breakfast+Lunch + Dinner
Day 4: Ascent of Mgoun summit – camping inOulilimt
- Duration: 7 hours hike
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals included: Breakfast+Lunch + Dinner
Day 5: Hiking from Oulilimt to Aflafal
In order to relax today, we will take a shorter trek. In this way, we can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the gorges of Oulilimt. Then, the river will lead us to our camp at the riverside, near the spring of Aflafal (2100m). Approximately 4h30 walk.
- Duration: 4 hours hike
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals included: Breakfast+Lunch + Dinner
Day 6: Trekking from Aflafal to Ait Bouguemez valley via Tizi N’Ait Imi (2900m)
We follow the path near the river to Tighremt N’Ait Ahmed, where we change direction, a progressive ascent will lead us to an amazing panoramic view on the pass of Tizi N’Ait Imi (2900m), on Mount Ouaouglzate (3700m), Here we can see the natural borders between Azilal and Ouarzazate regions, as well as the two beautiful valleys of Ait Bouguemez and M’goun, A long descent will take us to our lodge “gîte d’étape” in the valley.
- Duration: 6 hours hike
- Accommodation: guest house
- Meals included: Breakfast+Lunch + Dinner
Day 7: Drive from Ait Bouguemez to Imi N Ifri – Travel to Marrakech
On our last day of trekking in Atlas mountains in Mgoun massif, we take the car and drive via Ait Boulli red valley to Imi N Ifri which hosts the most spectacular caves in Morocco. Walk with your guide for few minutes and proceed to Marrakech.
- Duration: 6 hours drive
- Accommodation: Riad
- Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8: Departure
- English speaking guide
- Mule for every two people for luggage
- Full board during the trek
- Camping equipment (Mattress, tent, Kitchen supplies…)
- Cook
- Drinking water
- Transfer with comfortable tourist car on the first and last day
- Accommodation in Marrakech
- Tips for the guides, driver and muleteers
- Personal expenses
- Good hiking shoes
- Backpack
- Sleeping bag
- Warm jacket
1.Does this trip suits kids?
No, this is a hike that needs a certain level of fitness and not suitable for the kids, however we always can design you trekking trip with kids upon request.
2. Do we always camp during this hike?
You will have two nights in a guest house in the valley of Ait Bouguemez, while the rest of the nights you will camp in a green plateaus and valleys.
3. Is food included? We will be served for food?
Yes, you will have full board during the trek. Over 6 people we provide a cook that will preper varied meals for you ( Saladas, couscous, pasta, kafta, Tagin…)
4. I never hiked before, can i do M’goun summit?
We offer a good guiding and assistance, however this hike need an average fitness. You always can do the hike, but skip the day of trekking to the summit.
5. Is the last night accommodation in Marrakech included?
Yes, we choose to offer an authentic Riad in Marrakech on the last day as well as the departure to the Airport in Marrakech the next day