Morocco · Trekking

8-Day Morocco Trek from Marrakech through Aït Bougmez Valley

8 Days Round trip from Marrakech Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hike and trek through Aït Bougmez Valley to Izoughar Lake
  • 02 Walk through traditional villages including Timit, Ighirine, and Aït Imi
  • 03 Visit Tabant, a small town and rural commune in Azilal Province
  • 04 See dinosaur footprints near the villages of Ibaklliwne
  • 05 Enjoy panoramic valley views from the Adazen pass

Travel through different parts of Morocco, including Azilal, Timit, Ifrane, and Aït Bougmez Valley, on an 8-day trip that starts and ends in Marrakech, the regional capital of Morocco. Discover rural villages, meet local inhabitants working in the fields, and hike through beautiful valley landscapes. Visit Tabant, a small town and rural commune in Azilal Province, and see the large dried Izoughar Lake along the way.

Discover rural villages, meet local inhabitants working in the fields, and hike through beautiful valley landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Marrakech, Ifrane, Ait Bougamez, Azilal
Languages Afrikaans, Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Marrakech

  • Arrive in Marrakech, the regional capital of Morocco.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

2
Day 02

Marrakech to Azilal and Aït Bougmez Valley

  • Transfer to Aït Bougmez with the Morocco tour guide in a minibus or taxi, depending on the number of people.

  • Take a lunch break in Azilal.

  • Continue to Aït Bougmez Valley.

  • Arrive at the gîte and meet the muleteer team and cook.

  • Spend the night at the Timit gîte.

3
Day 03

Timit to Ifrane Village Trek

  • After breakfast, start the trek and meet the inhabitants of the valley working in the fields.

  • Walk between the gardens and pass through the villages of Timit, Ighef n'Igher, and Aït Ouanougdal to arrive at Ifrane village.

Dinner and overnight in a gîte.

4
Day 04

Hike to Izoughar Lake

  • Start the day's hike and meet the villagers working in the fields.

  • Cross the villages of Aït Ouchi, Ighirine, Eglouane, and Zaouite Lamzi before ascending to Izoughar Lake.

  • Have lunch and enjoy the view.

  • In the afternoon, reach the Ifrane gîte.

5
Day 05

Ifrane to Adazen Pass and Aït Imi

  • Leave Ifrane and climb Adazen Mountain to the pass, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the valley.

  • Walk down through forests of juniper and oak trees to arrive at R'bat village.

  • After lunch, walk to the villages of Ibaklliwne to visit the dinosaur footprints.

  • Continue walking to Aït Imi village.

Enjoy an overnight camp.

6
Day 06

Aït Imi to Agouti via Tabant and Sidi Moussa

  • After breakfast, start walking to the village of Tabant on the other side of the valley.

  • Walk up the hill near Timit village to visit the fortified granary of Sidi Moussa.

  • Descend the path to Timit village and Aguerd Nouzrou, then arrive at the village of Agouti.

Dinner and overnight in a gîte.

7
Day 07

Aït Bougmez Valley to Marrakech

  • Transfer back to Marrakech.

Overnight in the hotel.

8
Day 08

Final Departure

  • Return back home.

Aït Bougmez Valley, Izoughar Lake, Adazen Pass, Tabant

Where this trip takes you

Aït Bougmez Valley, Izoughar Lake, Adazen Pass, Tabant

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakech 4 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Official Moroccan Berber guide.

  • Transfers from and to your hotel.

  • Accommodation during your trek.

  • Mules to carry your luggage during the trekking days.

  • Kitchen equipment and cook.

  • All meals during your trek.

  • English-speaking tour guide.

What's Not Included

  • Flight tickets.

  • Travel insurance.

  • Accommodation and meals in Marrakech.

  • Drinks.

  • Entrance fees.

  • Traditional tips.

Know before you go

  • EUR 290 per adult. Prices quoted are per person, based on sharing a twin room or 2-person tent, unless otherwise stated.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marrakech, Morocco
Tour start
Marrakech, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Marrakech.

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