3-Day High Atlas Trek from Marrakech through Berber Villages

3 Days Round trip from imlil Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through traditional Berber villages including Tamatert, Ikkiss, Aguersioual, Matate, Tizi Oussem, and Mzik
02 Cross high mountain passes such as Tizi n'Tamatert, Tizi n'Aguersioual, Tizi Oudit, and Tizi Mzik
03 Enjoy panoramic views over the High Atlas valleys from scenic ridgelines and passes
04 Spend two nights in traditional Berber lodges with dinner and local hospitality
05 Travel from Marrakech to Imlil for a 3-day trekking adventure in the High Atlas Mountains

Enjoy a 3-day trek from Marrakech into the High Atlas Mountains, following scenic mule trails that connect traditional Berber villages, fertile valleys, and high mountain passes. Beginning in Imlil, you will hike along ridgelines, descend into picturesque valleys, and take unhurried lunches along the route. Throughout the journey, you will experience local hospitality with overnight stays in traditional Berber lodges, before returning to Marrakech on the final afternoon.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Marrakech, Imlil

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marrakech to Imlil and Trek to Tinerhourhine

Pick up from your accommodation in Marrakech and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Imlil (1,740 m). Meet your local mountain guide, enjoy a welcome mint tea, and begin your trek through Tamatert village.
Cross Tizi n'Tamatert Pass (2,280 m), where you will stop for lunch. Continue through Ouanesekra and Tamguist before arriving at Tinerhouine.

Dinner and overnight stay in a traditional Berber lodge.

Walking time: 4-5 hours.

Day 02

Imnane Valley Trek to Ait Aissa

After breakfast, hike through the beautiful Imnane Valley, passing the Berber village of Ikkiss. Cross Tizi n'Aguersioual Pass and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding valleys.
Descend to Aguersioual and continue to Matate village for lunch. In the afternoon, hike over Tizi Oudit Pass before descending to Ait Aissa village.

Dinner and overnight stay in a local Berber lodge.

Walking time: 6-7 hours.

Day 03

Ait Aissa to Imlil and Return to Marrakech

After breakfast, leave Ait Aissa and hike through Tizi Oussem and Mzik village. Cross the Tizi Mzik Pass before descending to the Imlil Valley, where you will enjoy lunch.
Meet your driver and transfer back to Marrakech in the late afternoon.

Walking time: 4-5 hours.

The route