Mohamed Ait Madote

Professional Mountain and Desert Guide in Morocco
28 years of experience

Personal Information

Name: Mohamed Ait Madote

Nationality: Moroccan

Profession: Official mountain, desert, and tour guide in Morocco

Languages: Arabic, Amazigh (Berber), Spanish, French, English (I can adjust upon request)

Location: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Sahara Desert

Professional Profile

Professional guide with 28 years of experience in mountain routes, multi-day treks, expeditions in the High Atlas Mountains, Anti-Atlas Mountains, M'Goun Valley, Toubkal, Saghro Mountains, Siroua Mountains, Ayachi Mountains, and complete crossings of the Moroccan Sahara Desert.

Specializing in:

High-altitude mountaineering and trekking

Berber and cultural routes

Desert expeditions (Merzouga, M'hamid, Chigaga)

Complete tours of Morocco (cities, coast, oases, and mountains)

Full group logistics: transportation, mules, cooks, campsites

Expert in safety, navigation, first aid, communication with international tourists, and in-depth knowledge of Amazigh culture.

Professional Experience

Independent Mountain and Desert Guide
1997 – Present (28 years)

Lead guide on ascents of Toubkal (4167 m)

Leader on expeditions to M’Goun (4068 m)

Trekking in Aït Bougmez, Aït Boulli, Tassaout, Megdaz, and Berber villages

Long-distance treks: Jbel Saghro – Jbel Sirwa – Jbel Ayachi

Trekking in the Valley of Roses – Boutghrar – Ait Youl

Desert tours: Merzouga, Erg Chebbi, M’hamid, Erg Chigaga

Full trip organization: accommodations, mules, transportation, cooks, tents

Guiding groups from Spain, France, Italy, Germany, and more

High-altitude and desert safety, emergency management

Cultural connection with Amazigh communities: traditions, Music, Gastronomy

Services I Offer

Trekking from 1 to 20 days

Ascent of Toubkal in 2, 3, 5, and 7 days

M’Goun Trek (Aït Bougmez – Tassaout – Azilal)

Jbel Sirwa, Jbel Saghro, Jbel Ayachi

Berber Villages of the High Atlas Mountains

4x4 Desert Tours

Camel Caravans

Cultural Visits: Marrakech, Essaouira, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou

Complete organization for agencies and private groups

Accommodation in riads, mountain huts, local homes, or tents

Skills

Excellent physical fitness and stamina

Expert in mountain routes and

Mountain first aid

Group management and leadership

Multilingual communication with tourists

Cultural knowledge and Amazigh ethnographic studies

Problem-solving in difficult situations

Traditional cuisine for expeditions

Training

Certification as a Mountain and Desert Guide – Morocco

First aid and rescue courses

Tourism and customer service training

Mountain safety and navigation

Areas of Expertise

High Atlas Mountains: Toubkal, Imlil, Oukaimeden, Tachdirt, Tizi n’Likemt, Tizi n’Tamatert

M’Goun Mountains: Aït Bougmez, Tassaout, Megdaz, Azilal

Anti-Atlas Mountains / Saghro Mountains / Sirwa Mountains

Desert: Merzouga, Erg Chebbi, Chigaga, M’hamid

Cities: Marrakech, Essaouira, Fez, Ouarzazate, Agadir
Contact
Name: Mohamed Ait Madote