4-Day Mount Mgoun Trek from Marrakech via Aït Bouguemez

4 Days Duration

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Climb Mount Mgoun, Morocco's second-highest mountain, on a 4-day trek from Marrakech through the scintillating valleys of the Mgoun region. Journey across Aït B...

Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Marrakech, Ait Bougamez, Azilal · Languages: Arabic, English, French, Spanish

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Itinerary

1

Day 01

Marrakech to Aït Bouguemez and Ikkis Arous

Leave Marrakech early by minibus to reach the valley of Aït Bouguemez, the "Happy Valley," after a 4.5-hour drive. Leave Marrakech early by minibus to reach the valley of Aït Bouguemez, the "Happy Valley," after a 4.5-hour drive. Have lunch and continue towards Azilal, crossing the Oughbar Pass (2200 m), with panoramic views of the Tizal, Azourki, M'goun, and Rat mountain ranges. Have lunch and continue towards Azilal, crossing the Oughbar Pass (2200 m), with panoramic views of the Tizal, Azourki, M'goun, and Rat mountain ranges. Take a long descent on a winding road towards the valley of Ait Abbes, before returning to the valley of Ait Bouguemez. Take a long descent on a winding road towards the valley of Ait Abbes, before returning to the valley of Ait Bouguemez. Leave the rich valley of Ait Bouguemez for the smaller valley of Arous. Passing through the village of Ait Said, the path rises towards the sheepfold of Azib'n Ikkis at 2300 m. Leave the rich valley of Ait Bouguemez for the smaller valley of Arous. Passing through the village of Ait Said, the path rises towards the sheepfold of Azib'n Ikkis at 2300 m. Dinner and overnight in the bivouac. 4 hours walking Going up: 500 m Accommodation: Bivouac, lodge or with the inhabitant Distance by car: 230 km
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Day 02

Ikkis Arous to the Tarkeddit Plateau

Slowly climb towards the Tarkedit Pass (3400 m) via easy muleteer's paths. Slowly climb towards the Tarkedit Pass (3400 m) via easy muleteer's paths. Take a break to enjoy the magical sight from the summit of Mgoun (4068 m). Take a break to enjoy the magical sight from the summit of Mgoun (4068 m). Make a short descent towards the Tarkeddit plateau, frequented by nomads. Make a short descent towards the Tarkeddit plateau, frequented by nomads. Dinner and overnight in the bivouac. 5 to 6 hours walking Going up: 1150 m Coming down: 500 m Accommodation: Bivouac, lodge or with the inhabitant
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Day 03

Summit Mount M'Goun and Descend to Arous

Leave early for a long day, following a path that will take you to the top. Leave early for a long day, following a path that will take you to the top. Continue through varied terrain, with masses of fallen rocks and pebbles, before the trail becomes a normal path again, with one stop at the end of the way. Continue through varied terrain, with masses of fallen rocks and pebbles, before the trail becomes a normal path again, with one stop at the end of the way. Take a short break before tackling the crest, a path that becomes easier once you have reached the summit. Take a short break before tackling the crest, a path that becomes easier once you have reached the summit. Enjoy your picnic at noon and begin the most spectacular part of the trek. Enjoy your picnic at noon and begin the most spectacular part of the trek. Descend over a mass of fallen rocks, joining the springs of the Ifri valley. Descend over a mass of fallen rocks, joining the springs of the Ifri valley. Encounter the herds of transhumants and observe nomads' life. Encounter the herds of transhumants and observe nomads' life. Camp near the source of Oulilim. Camp near the source of Oulilim. Dinner and overnight in the bivouac. 8 hours walking Going up: 1700 m Coming down: 2350 m Accommodation: Bivouac, lodge or with the inhabitant
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Day 04

Arous to Aït Bougmez and Return to Marrakech

Relax after crossing the pass at 3300 m and descend into the valley of Arous. Relax after crossing the pass at 3300 m and descend into the valley of Arous. Have lunch, then follow the waters of the wadi through the villages until you arrive at the valley. Have lunch, then follow the waters of the wadi through the villages until you arrive at the valley. Return to Marrakech. Return to Marrakech. 5 hours walking Coming down: 500 m Distance by car: 230 km