Morocco · Trekking

2-Day Atlas Mountains Trek from Marrakech with Tizi Mzik and Tizi Oussem

2 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Moderate pace

View the Spectacular High Atlas Mountains

The journey

Trip highlights

01 View spectacular scenery over Toubkal Summit
02 Go down the famous Azzaden Valley
03 Visit the highest waterfalls in the Atlas Mountains
04 See marvellous Berber villages in the valley

Head to Imlil, Tizi Mzik, and Tizi Oussem on this 2-day trekking tour in the Atlas Mountains. Travel via Tahanaout, Oued Ghighaya, and Asni, while marvelling at the spectacular scenery along the way. Visit the highest waterfalls in the Atlas Mountains, descend through the famous Azzaden Valley and its splendid juniper forest, and explore beautiful Berber villages.

Climb the Tizi Mzik pass (2,500 m) and enjoy the spectacular views over the Imlil Valley and Toubkal Summit.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Marrakech, Toubkal, Imlil

Languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Imlil and Trek to Tizi Oussem

Drive towards the High Atlas Mountains after breakfast, via Tahanaout, Oued Ghighaya, and Asni. Enjoy the stunning views of the villages along the valley.
Arrive in Imlil after covering 70 km and meet your guide and muleteer. Start trekking shortly afterwards.
Climb the Tizi Mzik pass (2,500 m) and enjoy the spectacular views over the Imlil Valley and Toubkal Summit.
Continue to Tamsoult to visit the highest waterfalls (100 m) in the Atlas Mountains.
Descend into the Azzaden Valley through a juniper forest to reach Tizi Oussem village.

Overnight at a guesthouse in the village.

Day 02

Trek via Tizi Oudid Pass and Return to Marrakech

Have a hearty breakfast and enjoy the sunshine over the colourful valley and the typical Berber villages.
Leave Tizi Oussem and continue down to Id Issa village before heading up to Tizi Oudid mountain pass (2,000 m).
Cross Matat village through a splendid juniper forest.
Have a delicious lunch under walnut groves and relax near the river.
Transfer back to Marrakech in the afternoon.

Where this trip takes you

Tizi Mzik pass, Imlil Valley, Toubkal Summit, Azzaden Valley juniper forest

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Marrakesh 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking mountain guide, muleteer, and cook
All meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: 1 night at a local guesthouse
Transportation

What's Not Included

International flights
Travel insurance
Walking poles
Meals not mentioned above
Tips
Soft drinks

What to bring

Good walking boots and socks are required.
Comfortable shoes or slippers for the camp or guesthouse.
Trekking pants, lightweight waterproof trousers, and rain pants.

Know before you go

For Atlas trekking, you need to prepare as you would for walking in any mountain region; the weather is warm and sunny during the day but can quickly change at any point. Please do not leave any rubbish behind you.

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