Morocco · Trekking

2-Day Azzaden Red Valley Trek from Marrakech with Berber Homestay

2 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through the Azzaden Valley, known as the "Red Valley"
02 Drive through Tahnaout and the Moulay Brahim gorges
03 Walk through juniper forest to the Ighoulidn waterfall
04 Spend the night in a Berber home in Tizzi Oussem
05 Discover Berber mountain villages around Imlil Valley

Embark on this 2-day tour of the Azzaden Valley, dubbed the "Red Valley" because of the red mountains on either side. Experience Berber culture and discover how indigenous people live in the mountains as you trek through villages, forests, and scenic mountain landscapes from Imlil to Tizzi Oussem and back to Marrakech.

Walk through the juniper forest to the Ighoulidn waterfall.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Marrakech, Imlil

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marrakech to Imlil and Tizzi Oussem Trek

Pick-up from your residence, airport, or hotel in Marrakech and depart. Drive through Tahnaout and the Moulay Brahim gorges, the site where the popular Hollywood film "Mission Impossible" was shot.
Reach Imlil and begin the trek after meeting your team and having a cup of tea. Set out from the Arghen and Mzik villages and stop for lunch at Tizi n'mzik.
Walk through the juniper forest to the Ighoulidn waterfall. Then walk downhill to Tizzi Oussem village to spend the night in a Berber home.

Day 02

Tizzi Oussem to Agrsioual and Return to Marrakech

After breakfast, walk through Id Assia village, going up to Tizzi Oudid Red Mountain.
Walk downhill via Matat Village and reach Agrsioual Village in Imlil Valley, where lunch will be served in a natural spot.
After lunch, your driver will pick you up and head back to Marrakech.