7-Days-Trek-in-Ait-Bougmez-Valley - Family Hiking Morocco - Toubkal-Trekking-Adventures

6 DAY TREK IN M’GOUN MOUNTAIN , AIT BOUGMEZ VALLEY

Duration : 7 days
Periode :from May to Novembre
Joining in :Marrakech.

Day 1:: Transfer from Marrakech to Ait Bougmez valley , We pick you up from your hotel and take direction east heading to central high atlas . We actually drive across some towns like Attawia , Tanante ,then you may have lunch in Azilal city after that, we keep drive passing by Bernat valley , Tizi N’Oughbar , Ait Abbass and then happy valley ( Ait Bougmez ). We have first night in guesthouse in Agouti village wich is located in the beginning of the valley . 7 hour drive .

Day 2:trek towards Arous valley , after you meet your local muleteer team , you start walking via splendid fields of apple and we cross some marvelous berber villages such as Ait Said , Arous village . We have picnic lunch in very nice green spot nearby Arous river ifront of an incredible cave (Troglodyte ) . Therefore , we move up walking through oak and juniper forest . The mountains are completely colourful ( great contrast). We still have nice walk across some cultivated fields and then we get our camp in Azib N’Arous . 4h30 walk

Day 3: trek from Arous to Tarkeddit plateau , after breakfast , we walk up following mule trail via plenty of zigzags climbing to get Aghouri mountain pass at 3450 m of altitude . It’s nice to be there for incredible panoramic views over the M’goun massif . The mountains covered with lovely small bushes . After taking gorgeous photos we walk downhill to arrive our camp next to the refuge in the tarkeddit plateau . 5h30 walk .

Day 4: climb the M’goun mountain and walk down to Oulilimt valley , today we should start our journey early morning about 5h00 am in order to avoid bad weather in the afternoon . We climb the M’goun summit from the north for 3 hour walk then walking on ridge for 1 hour . It often gets windy on the top , but we have unforgettable climbing experience having astonishing views to south ( Anti Atlas , more beautiful views of M’goun massif . and after while hiking downhill through steep trial for 3 hour to our camp in Oulilimt valley .8 hour walk . the summit is optional !

Day 5:walking from Oulilimt valley to Tighramt N’Ait Hemd , after breakfast , we set off great journey following stream down for while then we walk across colourful mountains and we may meet nomad people with their huge flock of goats and sheep in our way . We have time to enjoy more superb natural landscapes of this area . having lunch in Aflafal then we move hiking to our camp in Tighramt N’Ait Hemd . 5 hour walk .

Day 6:hiking to Ait Bougmez valley , we have nice morning walk taking northern direction enjoying nice breeze on the top of Ait Imi mountain pass 1960m of altitude . We have awesome views down on the happy valley of Ait Bougmez we have lunch nearby Ait Imi village. We keep trekking down to join nice trail through pretty fields of Ait Bougmez valley ( apple , corn , alfalfa ) . Moreover, we absolutely enjoy seeing the great berber villages with their terrific architectural style . We have time to visit one of fabulous monuments of the valley which is Sidi Moussa granary that is built on top of an amazing hill of the valley . We spend night in berber guesthouse in Timiyt village in the valley . 4 hour walk .

Day 7:Transfer back to Marrakech , we take again our car driving throughout , some mountains and Azilal city and then we get Ouzoud waterfalls where we have nice lunch ,visit waterfalls and we drive back to Marrakech , drop you off in your hotel . 7h30 drive .

What is included :

  • English, French speaking Berber tour leader Transfers from and to your hotel
  • Accommodation during your trip
  • Mules or camels to carry your luggage during days of the trek .
  • Kitchen equipment and
  • Cooking man who prepares all the meals during the trek .
  • All meals during your trek ( breakfast, lunch, dinner . )

What is not included :


  • Travel insurance
  • The flights from and to your homeland
  • Fresh drinks (water bottles during your trek , wine .etc.)