4-Day Trek Through The High Atlas Mountains From Marrakech
Description
Embark on this 4-day trek through the scenic High Atlas Mountains and traverse through gorgeous passes like Tizi n' Mzik to reach the peak to take in the spellbound views from the top. Also, relish at a small waterfall at Azib Tamsoult and witness the lifestyle of traditional Berber people in local Berber villages like Tizi Oussem and D'knt.
Highlights
- Trek through the magnificent High Atlas Mountains
- Visit the small waterfall at Azib Tamsoult
- Pass through scenic valleys like the Imlil & Ait Oussaden valleys
- Move along picturesque passes like the Tizi Mzik pass
- Make stops at gorgeous Berber villages like Tizi Oussem & Tiziana
- Learn about the local culture of Berber people
- Camp overnight in the panoramic scenery of the Atlas Mountains
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1- Marrakech – Tahnaout – Asni – Imi Oughlad Village expand_more
Early morning departure from Marrakech for a pleasant drive south.
Wind your way up through the Moulay Brahim gorge and upper valleys to arrive at the higher foothills of the western High Atlas mountains. The trail heads to Imi Oughlad (1450m) with the Jbel Toubkal at 4167 m- the highest peak in North Africa looming in the vicinity.
Meet up with the Berber muleteer crew.
Set off for a two-hour long acclimatization hike to the Tiz n'Tachete (2000 m).
Look back down on the Imlil valley and Ait Oussaden valley.
Carry on for another half hour to Imil-n-lfri and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Keep hiking for about two and half hours southwest, down along a dirt track to Assif-n-ait Oussaden.
Finally, reach the red clay terraced village of Tiziana (1,750 m).
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Day 2- Tizane Village - Tizi N'taghrhourte pass-D'knt Valley expand_more
After breakfast, begin the hike up along the Assif -n-ait Oussaden valley.
Pass through the walnut groves, up to Tizi-n-taghrhourte (1,995 m) and through to a rare, almost flat stretch to arrive at Assaka spring.
Have another field picnic.
The afternoon hike will take you down along the edges of the forest until you reach the Berber village of D'knt (1,870 m).
Have dinner and stay overnight.
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Day 3- D'knt Valley (1,870 m) - Tizi n'Tagdalte Pass - Tizi Oussem Village expand_more
Begin the morning with a 3-hour long hike up through groves of walnut trees, corn, and barley fields. Meet shepherds, women and children carrying dried herbs.
Traverse the Tizi-n-tagdalte to the descent amongst the juniper trees till you stop for the picnic again.
Walk to the village of Tizi Oussem (1,850 m), then up to the summer village of Tamsoult.
Sleep under the sky at the camp.
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Day 4- Tizi Oussem Village -Tizi Mzik pass - Imlil Valley - Marrakech expand_more
The final trek will be to a small waterfall at Azib Tamsoult.
Return to cross the Tizi Mzik pass (2,479 m).
Join the central Toubkal valley at the Aroumd village (1,900 m), and have lunch before driving to Marrakech from Imlil valley.
What's Included
Transfers from and to your hotel
English and French-speaking Berber tour leader
Accommodation in Toubkal refuge
Mules to carry your luggage during days of the trek
Kitchen equipment
Cook
All meals during your trek
What's Excluded
Soft drinks and water
Personal travel insurance
Tips
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Standard | |
1 To 4 | USD 324 Per Person |
This is a private tour |