6-Day M'goun Valley Trek from Marrakech through Berber villages

6 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Go on a 6-day trekking tour through the valley and gorges of M'goun, where beautiful nature and the amazing culture of the valley come together. Travel along tr...

Duration: 6 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Tizi n'Tichka, Ait Bougamez · Languages: Arabic, English, French

Know before you go: Level: High; Duration: 6 days; Best period: from May to October.; Luggage: carried by mules during the trek.; Transport: tourist transport by 4WD.; Accommodation: tents (1 for 2 persons) during the trek, and a lodge "Géted'étape".; Guiding: a mountain guide certified by CFAMM.

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What's Included

Airport transfers (Marrakech-Agouti, Ait Bouguemez-Botghrar-Marrakech)
One night in a lodge
Full board during the hike
English-speaking mountain guide
Cook
Mules
Camping equipment (foam mattress, tents, kitchen equipment)

Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Soft drinks
Tips
Accommodation in Marrakech

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Marrakech to Ait Bougmez Valley and Berber Welcome

Depart at 8:00 am from Marrakech, the mountain city that gives access to beautiful nature. Along the way, enjoy the beautiful scenery that characterizes the central High Atlas on the journey to the Happy Valley. Depart at 8:00 am from Marrakech, the mountain city that gives access to beautiful nature. Along the way, enjoy the beautiful scenery that characterizes the central High Atlas on the journey to the Happy Valley. On arrival, be welcomed into Berber life with mint tea, followed by a free walk through the valley and the fields of Ait Bougmez. On arrival, be welcomed into Berber life with mint tea, followed by a free walk through the valley and the fields of Ait Bougmez. Night lodging. (6-hour drive)
2

Day 02

Ait Imi Pass Crossing to Tighremt Ait Hamed

Start the climb from Ait Imi at 2000 m to 2910 m, with an ascent of about 4 hours. At the top, discover a great panoramic view. Start the climb from Ait Imi at 2000 m to 2910 m, with an ascent of about 4 hours. At the top, discover a great panoramic view. Then follow an easy path down into the valley of Ouzighimt, which is full of different Berber villages. Then follow an easy path down into the valley of Ouzighimt, which is full of different Berber villages. (6 h 30 m walk, 1100 m ascent and 600 m descent)
3

Day 03

Descent through Ouzighimt Valley to Imi N'irkt

This day is dedicated to the descent into the Ouzighimt Valley, a beautiful valley where the women are always busy working in the fields and collecting wood for the fire. The walk follows the river, which links several villages. This day is dedicated to the descent into the Ouzighimt Valley, a beautiful valley where the women are always busy working in the fields and collecting wood for the fire. The walk follows the river, which links several villages. Lunch will be at the edge of Taghraft. Afterwards, continue the journey to the town of Imi N'irkt. Lunch will be at the edge of Taghraft. Afterwards, continue the journey to the town of Imi N'irkt. Overnight in tents. (5 h 30 walk, 500 m descent)
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Day 04

River Crossings to Tighanimine

Today, cross several rivers. Much of the walk will be in the water, which is often pleasantly cold and refreshing in summer. Today, cross several rivers. Much of the walk will be in the water, which is often pleasantly cold and refreshing in summer. Take a break for hot tea and enjoy lunch near Ifas fas. Take a break for hot tea and enjoy lunch near Ifas fas. Overnight in tents. The camp will be at the village of Tighanimine. (5 hours walking, 500 m descent)
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Day 05

Through Orchard Fields to Boutaghrar

The day begins with a walk through fields of trees, including fig, walnut, and apple, before reaching the Boutaghrar Valley. The day begins with a walk through fields of trees, including fig, walnut, and apple, before reaching the Boutaghrar Valley. Lunch will be provided near the village of Tamgalouna. Lunch will be provided near the village of Tamgalouna. Overnight in a tent. (5 h 30 walk, 400 m descent)
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Day 06

Return via Kelaa Mgouna, Ouarzazate, and Tizi n'Tichka

Depart at 8:00 am towards the city of Kelaa Mgouna, known worldwide for its roses that bloom in April and for its large Rose Festival, organized in the first week of May each year. Depart at 8:00 am towards the city of Kelaa Mgouna, known worldwide for its roses that bloom in April and for its large Rose Festival, organized in the first week of May each year. After 90 km, continue across Ouarzazate City, then drive along the famous snaking road of Tizi n'Tichka at 2260 m on the way to Marrakech. After 90 km, continue across Ouarzazate City, then drive along the famous snaking road of Tizi n'Tichka at 2260 m on the way to Marrakech. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening.