Peaks and valleys — Morocco Atlas Activities

Where: Imllil, Toubkal, Rose valley

Who: 10 years up

When: all year, depend on the weather

What: Trekking

Hiking level: for good hikers with good condition

Included: Guide, water, full board, tent, mattress, luggage transport

Not included: Transfer, drinks, insurance, tip, sleeping bag

Bring: Walking shoes, warm- and rain clothes, flip flops, camera, sun cream, sun glasses, hat, day bag, bottle of water, personal pharmacy, sleeping bag* (*can be rented)

Stand on top of the highest mountain in Morocco or let yourself be enchanted by the Valley of Roses. Freedom, peace and happiness will reach you.

Setti Fadma - Toubkal , 4 days / 3 nights

Mount Toubkal is a very popular hike as it is the highest peak in North Africa. The sunrise at the summit is a breathtaking spectacle.

Day 1: 5h hike, 12 km, 600m ▲: Pick up from Marrakech to Setti Fadma where we will meet our crew(Mule man-cooker) to start our hike of between 5 and 6 hours towards the west along the western branch of the valley, the Adrar n’Oukaïmeden and Jbel Angour in front of us, drawing us like a magnet past streams flowing from the upper slopes, through the tiny hillside villages of Isghouarne, Agadir n’Aït Boulmane, Tadrart, Tiourdiou and Izouggaghene with their cornfields, terraced irrigated plots and groves of orange and olive trees, to finally arrive at the village of Timichchi, set amongst ancient walnut trees, where we shall have our Berber dinner and accommodation for the night in the home of a Berber family. 5 to 6h walking.

Day 2: 6h hike, 15km, 1100m ▲/800m ▼: After an early breakfast we start our morning’s superb 2 hour hike towards the west along well-defined mule trails in the lush upper valley to the Berber village of Iaabassene (2,030m), set beside a spring. From here we traverse the rocky lower levels of the Tizi n’Tacheddirt (3,200m) of mighty Jbel Angour range (3,616m), the stunning panorama of Adrar n’Ineghmar (3,892m), Jbels Bou Iguenouane (3,882m) and Aksouâl (3,842m) in all their immense glory before us. We’ll stop for our field picnic after some 2½ hours incredible hiking before setting out once more for a further 2 hours down to the terraced village of pisé homes called Tacheddirt (2,291m), set amongst terraced, irrigated fields clawed out over the centuries from the surrounding mountainside. Tacheddirt is easily the oldest and quaintest of all the Berber villages in the Toubkal Massif. Tonight we’ll relax and enjoy our dinner and accommodation in a Berber gîte d’étape of Omar set amidst some awesome countryside. 6 to 7h walking

Day 3: 6-7h hike, 18 km, 600m ▼/1300m ▲: After breakfast we have 3 hours hike in an easygoing way till Aremd (1900m)by Imlil Centre then we will head up the valley Ait Mizan for 2 hours to arrive at the Shrine of Chamharouch and have our picnic in a little cafeteria by the river than we continue our way to the refugee camp (3207m)zigzagging up for 3 hours. Dinner in a tent and sleep in the refugee 8 to 9h walking

Day 4: 8-9h hike, 21km, 900m ▲/2200m ▼: Early this morning we make our attempt on the summit of Jebel Toukbal, the highest peak in Northern Africa. Our route takes us up the south cirque, crossing the stream above the refuge and then heading across one of the mountains numerous scree fields, where we will have to negotiable a seemingly endless carpet of boulders and rocks. The walking is relatively straightforward, but the scree and the altitude will make the going quite difficult in parts, however, the views along the way make the journey more than worthwhile. Cresting the ridgeline we find ourselves on the plateau, from where it is a short walk to the summit From here there are unrestricted views in every direction, from the Marrakesh Plain to the High Atlas in the north and as far south as the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara. After taking enough pictures and had some food we then turn back to the hut for lunch then head back towards Imlil where we will meet with the car prior to pick you out to Marrakesh 9 to 10 hours walking

Ait Bougmez - M'Goun, 5 days / 4 nights

Ait Bougmez, so called the valley of happiness. Your will feel, day by day more happy and when you stay on the top of M’Goun, there you will understand everything about it.

Day 1: 3.5h hike, 8 km, 500m ▲: Pick up 8am in Marrakech city. 4,5 h drive to Ait Bougmez, village of Larous. Lunch in Agouti. In the afternoon we will walk up to Ikis N'Laros and explore a beautiful landscape, far from the busy day live. Bivouac at 2200m of Alt.

Day 2: 6h hike, 12 km, 1200m ▲/400m ▼: Departure from Ikis N'Laros to the Talgdit plateau by the Tizi Noughri Pass at 3320m Alt. Descending to set up the Bivouac at 3000m Alt.

Day 3: 10h hike, 20 km, 1080m ▲/380m ▼: Rise at 4am for the ascent of the M'Goun summit at 4080m Alt via the ridge. Nice descent to Olilimt. Bivouac at 2700m Alt.

Day 4: 5h hike, 15 km, 400m ▼: Descent through the valley of M'Goun by Tigharmt N'Ait Hamd. Meeting with the nomads. Bivouac at 2300m Alt.

Day 5: 6h hike, 15 km, 700m ▲: Departure to Ait Bougmez by the Tizi N'Ait Imi pass at 3000m of Alt. Return to Marrakech in the afternoon.

Day 6: Option to visit the waterfalls of Ouzoud. (cost extra)

Crossing M'Goun - valley of Roses, 9 days / 8 nights

From the beautiful Ait Bougmez, up to the top of M’Goun, where you will feel very happy. But happiness can be even bigger, as soon you will reach the incredible valley of roses

Pick up 8am in Marrakech city. 4,5 h drive to Ait Bougmez, village of Larous.

Day 2: 6h hike, 12 km, 1200m ▲/400m ▼: Departure from Ikis N'Laros to the Talgdit plateau by the Tizi Noughri Pass at 3320m Alt. Descending to set up the Bivouac at 3000m Alt.

Day 3: 10h hike, 20 km, 1080m ▲/380m ▼: Rise at 4am for the ascent of the M'Goun summit at 4080m Alt via the ridge. Nice descent to Olilimt. Bivouac at 2700m Alt.

Day 4: 5h hike, 15 km, 400m ▼: Descent through the valley of M'Goun by Tigharmt N'Ait Hamd. Meeting with the nomads. Bivouac at 2300m Alt.

Day 5: 5h hike, 15 km, 300m ▼: Departure to the Ozeghmt valley to the last village, Imi N'Irkt. at 3000m Alt. Bivouac in the village.

Day 6: 5,5h hike, 16 km, 300m ▼: Crossing the M'Goun gorges, feet in the water all day. Passage by an ancient staircase built on the side of the mountain. Bivouac in Tiranimin.

Day 7: 4h hike, 10 km, 100m ▼: Descent into the valley of Agrzga to reach the village Ait Meraoi. Entry into the valley of roses. Bivouac or night at the lodge depending on the weather.

Day 8: 4h hike, 11 km, 100m ▼: Descent in the valley of roses to the village of Botghrar. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 9: 7h drive: Drive to the city of Marrakech.