3-Day Atlas Mountains Berber Villages Trek from Marrakech

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Trek through Berber villages, valleys, and mountain passes in the Atlas Mountains
• 02 Meet the Berber community along the route
• 03 Travel from Marrakech to Imlil and through traditional mountain villages
• 04 Spend the night in Berber village gites during the trek
• 05 Cross scenic passes including Tizi n'Tamatert, Tizi n'Aguersioual, and Tizi Mzik

Enjoy this interesting 3-day trek through Berber villages, valleys, and mountain passes, with opportunities to meet the Berber community along the way. This Atlas Mountains journey begins from Marrakech and follows scenic routes through Imlil and traditional villages, offering an immersive experience in rural Morocco. The Atlas is a multi-faceted mountain range that passes through both Algeria and Tunisia before stretching into Morocco's Sahara toward the Atlantic coastline.

Enjoy this interesting 3-day trek through Berber villages, valleys, and mountain passes, with opportunities to meet the Berber community along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Marrakech, Imlil

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Marrakech to Imlil and Tinerhourhine

• Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil.

• Depart towards Tacheddirt, passing by Tamatert.

• Lunch on the col of Tizi n'Tamatert.

• After lunch, continue to Ouanesekra-Tamguist.

• Arrive at Tinerhourhine for the night.

2

Day 02

Tinerhourhine to Aït Aïssa via Mountain Passes

• Depart Tinerhourhine.

• Pass by Ikkiss and Tizi n'Aguersioual.

• Have lunch at Matte.

• Continue, passing by Tizi n'Oudite towards Aït Aïssa to spend the night.

3

Day 03

Aït Aïssa to Imlil and Return to Marrakech

• Depart Aït Aïssa towards Tizi Oussem, passing by Tizi Mzik and the village of Mzik.

• Arrive at Imlil.

• Transfer back to Marrakech.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Expert, Berber, English-speaking mountain guides

• Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage

• Berber cook

• All meals on the hike

• Accommodation in Berber villages (gites)

• Round-trip transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech

• Camping materials (tents & mattress) for summer treks

What's Not Included

• Travel insurance

• Soft/alcoholic drinks

• Tips and personal expenses

Know before you go

• Note: The itinerary is just a guideline and is subject to change to suit local conditions.

• Suitable for families with kids and older adults.

• Most of the route itself is comfortable.

• The day can be extended to cover more distance and climb side peaks throughout the trek.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Marrakech, Morocco

Tour start

Marrakesh, Morocco

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.