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Welcome to the Atlas Mountains and to Trekking in

Morocco

We have some of the safest, most experienced hands that Marrakech has to offer. We will safely guide you and your group

through the beautiful terrain of the High Atlas. We, and the Berber people of the Moroccan High Atlas, have trekking in our

blood.

We offer some amazing opportunities for you to go trekking in Morocco. With us you can climb the first and second highest

peaks in North Africa. You can even ski down them in winter. During the rest of the year, we can arrange and organise you a

bespoke trip or you could take advantage of one of our pre-packaged routes.

Ascent of Mount Toubkal

Itineraries:

2 Days Ascent of Mount Toubkal

Start from Imlil and trek to Toubkal Refuge via Aremd & the Mizane Valley Leaving the city

behind we drive south today, towards the craggy peaks and plunging valleys of the Toubkal Massif.

Crossing the Haouz Plain we pass through the tiny town of Asni, from where our road begins to

climb towards the foothills of the Massif. Below us the valley of the Oued Rhirhaia stretches out into

the distance and small villages cling to the sides of the steep hills as we meander our way towards

the village of lmlil. Here we leave our vehicle and, in the company of our mountain guide, begin our

trek, heading along the Mizane Valley, first towards the village of Aremd and then onto the shrine of

Sidi Chamarouch. Built on a moraine spur overlooking the valley floor, Aremd is the largest village

in the valley and provides an interesting mix of traditional terraced farming, gites and streets that

seem to be permanently gridlocked by goats and cattle. For generations the local Berber villagers

have worked these lands, producing corn, potatoes and walnuts from the harsh landscape. Continuing

east and crossing the flood plain our route takes us along mule tracks and up into the high rocky cliffs

above the valley. Crossing the river we eventually come to the pastoral shrine of Sidi Chamarouch,

which attracts tourists and pilgrims alike (although only Muslims are allowed to cross the stone

bridge to visit the marabout shrine itself). The village sits besides a small waterfall, a jumbled

cluster of houses that seem to melt together into an anarchic mass. From here the trail continues to

climb steadily, snaking and zigzagging its way up to the snowline and the Toukbal Refuge (3206m),

our stop for the night. Approx 4-5hrs walking.

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Trek to summit of Jebel Toubkal(4165m); return to lmlil 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

and the vistas out across the surrounding landscape are quite breathtaking. 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. Pliny, the great Roman scholar, once described the High

Atlas Mountains as "the most fabulous mountains in all of Africa" and from our vantage point

high above the valley it is easy to understand why. Retracing our steps we then return

down the mountain and head back towards lmlil.

Included

• Mountain guide

• All meals during the trek

• Mules & porters

• Accommodation at the Mountain hut or camping.

• Kitchen & camping Materials

Not Included :

• Accident or personnel insurance

• Bottled of water • Personnel gear ( sleeping bags, walking boots, crampons , ...)

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Overnight stay in a Berber village- 2 Days

Day One: Aguersiwal – Matat – Tizzi Oussem

You will meet with your team in Aguersiwal at an altitude of 1650m and trek past Matat villages and the plateau, over the Oud ite pass and

eventually to the Azzaden Valley where you can stay in a local house in Tizzi Oussem.

Day Two: Tizzi Oussem – Tizi Mzzik - Imlil

During the second day, you will visit the biggest waterfall in the Toubkal National Park, before trekking to the Ait Mizan va lley, via

Tizi Mzzik (2550m) which affords a wonderful view of the Atlas Mountains and Imlil.

Included

• Mountain guide

• All meals during the trek

• Mules & porters

• Accommodation at the Mountain hut or camping.

• Kitchen & camping Materials\

Not Included:

• personnel insurance

• Bottled of water

• Personnel gear ( sleeping bags, walking boots, crampons , ...)

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Three Valleys Trek- 3 Days

Day One: Imlil – Tizi n’Tamaterte – Tachddirt

The first day is 5-6 hours walking and will take you from Imlil (1740m), to Tizi n’ Tamterte (2300m), to Tachdirt.

There will be lunch on the pass after Tizi n’ Tamaterte before you head to the last village, Tachdirt or Tinghourine,

and spend the night in a guesthouse.

Day Two: Tinghourin/Tachddirt-Ikkis-Aguersiwal-Matat-Ait Aissa

The second day will bring you 6-7 hours of trekking and take you from Tinghourine/Tachdirt to Ikkis, Aguersiwal

(2100m) and to Matat to Ait Aissa. The route takes you by other picturesque villages and along the Oudit Pass

(2200m). In the evening in the Ait Aissa, there is a gite to stay in and a steam bath (hamam) if you would like to use it.

Day Three: Ait Aissa/Tizi Oussem-Imlil

The third day is 6hours will take us first to visit the beggest waterfalls in the Toubkal National park ,then join the path

that goes over Mzik pass 2500m with fantastic view over the Ait Mizan valley, lunch in Mzzik and trek dwon to imlil,

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Included

• Mountain guide

• All meals during the trek

• Mules & porters

• Accommodation at the Mountain hut or camping.

• Kitchen & camping Materials\

Not Included:

• personnel insurance

• Bottled of water

• Personnel gear ( sleeping bags, walking boots, crampons , ...)

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The Circle of Toubkal- 3 Days

Day One: Imlil - Tizi M'zzik - Lipeney

Day 1 will take around 6 hours to complete and will take you from Imlil to Lipeney refuge (300m) via Tizi M'zzik

(2450m) and the beautiful Azib n'Tamsoult and Ighouliden waterfalls.

Day Two: Lipeney - Aguelzim - Neltner

Day 2 will be approximately 5 hours and will comprise Lipiney refuge (3000m) to Neltner refuge (3207m). It will

include walking up the 82 step zig-zag path and via Aguelzim Pass (3560m) to get to Neltner Refuge where you will

stay the night.

Day Three: Neltner - Mount Toubkal - Imlil

Day 3 may take you up to 9 hours to trek and complete, but it will take you to the top of the highest peak in North

Africa, Mount Toubkal (4167m), with views of the High Atlas and the Sahara Desert, before coming full circle with

Imlil as your destination.

Included

• Mountain guide

• All meals during the trek

• Mules & porters

• Accommodation at the Mountain hut or camping.

• Kitchen & camping Materials\

Not Included:

• Accident or personnel insurance

• Bottled of water

• Personnel gear ( sleeping bags, walking boots, crampons , ...)

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Day One: Imlil - Tizi M'zzik - Lipeney

Day 1 will take around 6 hours to complete and will take you from Imlil to Lipeney refuge (300m) via Tizi M'zzik

(2450m) and the beautiful Azib n'Tamsoult and Ighouliden waterfalls.

Day Two: Lipeney - Aguelzim - Neltner

Day 2 will be approximately 5 hours and will comprise Lipiney refuge (3000m) to Neltner refuge (3207m). It will

include walking up the 82 step zig-zag path and via Aguelzim Pass (3560m) to get to Neltner Refuge where you will

stay the night.

Day Three: Neltner - Mount Toubkal - Imlil

Day 3 may take you up to 9 hours to trek and complete, but it will take you to the top of the highest peak in North

Africa, Mount Toubkal (4167m), with views of the High Atlas and the Sahara Desert, before coming full circle with

Imlil as your destination.

Included

• Mountain guide

• All meals during the trek

• Mules & porters

• Accommodation at the Mountain hut or camping.

• Kitchen & camping Materials\

Not Included:

• Accident or personnel insurance

• Bottled of water

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Berber Villages & Mt Toubkal Ascent- 4 Days

Day One: Imi Oughlad – Tizian

The first day is around 5 to Imi Oughlad (1340m) where you will meet your guide, your cook and your mule. The trek takes you past a vast forest of pine, juniper and oak trees, while you make your way to Tinzert, which will give you a stunning view of the

Ouirgan Valley, before you finish the night in a local gite (a French term for a locally owned house).

Day Two: Tizian - Tizi Oussem – Tamsoult

6 hours of trekking on the second day will yield a view of the beautiful Azzaden Valley with colourful villages and hills,

the Azzaden River circled by homes, an amazing vista that includes the Tazaghart Plateau and a huge section of the Atlas

Mountain chain. Your evening will finish at 2700m in Tamsouit Lodge or in tents, dependent on the conditions.

Day Three: Tamsoult – Ighouliden - Tizi Aguelzim – Toubkal

Day 3 will bring you past the biggest waterfall in the Toubkal region, a visually stunning start to the day, before you embar k upon 7-8 hours of trekking, up a steep incline to reach the Aguelzim Pass at 3600m. The pass has a breathtaking view over the Atlas

Mountain villages and plain of Elhaouz. Your night will be spent in a refuge or tents at 3208m.

Day Four: Toubkal – Imlil

After an early breakfast you will be trekking up to the highest peak in North Africa – an enormous 4167m at its peak - the

roof of North Africa, Mount Toubkal. You will have an incredible view over the Saharan Desert plain, the Berber villages

and valleys before you head down for lunch and back to Imlil or to Marrakech. The final day will take you about 8 hours in

total.

Included

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• Mountain guide

• All meals during the trek

• Mules & porters

• Accommodation at the Mountain hut or camping.

• Kitchen & camping Materials\

Not Included:

• personnel insurance

• Bottled of water • Personnel gear ( sleeping bags, walking boots, crampons , ...)

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2 Days Zagora – Camel Ride

Day 1: First we cross the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass of the High Atlas mountains. You will pass through

many Berber villages, and once in the desert, riverside oasis and barren hillsides are clustered with

Kasbahs. After lunch we drive further to Zagora, with beautiful views of the Draa Valley. We will arive

there around 4 and after a short break you will ride camels into the dunes, where you will spend the night

in berber tents. After seeing a beautiful sunset you will enjoy a fantastic dinner.

Day 2: After viewing the most beautiful sunrise and having breakfast at the camp site you will ride the camels

back to the auberge. Drive back to Marrakech, again via Tichka pass.

What is included:

• Accommodation: 1 night in Berber tent

• All Meals: breakfast and dinner included

• Transport: minibus or 4x4, Camel ride

What is not included:

• International Flights

• Sleeping bags

• Travel insurance

• Lunch

• Tips

• Entrance Fees

• Drinks and items of a personal nature

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3Days Erg Chebbi -Merzouga

Day 1: First we cross the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass of the High Atlas mountains. You will pass through

many Berber villages, and once in the desert, riverside oasis and barren hillsides are clustered with

Kasbahs. After lunch we drive further to Valley of the Roses, with beautiful views of the Dades valley,

valley of a thousand kasbahs. Overnight in Dades.

Day 2: After breakfast we drive to Todra Gorge and after a short stop there we drive on to "Auberge du Sud"

at the dunes of Erg Chebbi. We will arive there around 4 and after a short break you will ride camels

into the dunes, where you will spend the night in berber tents. After seeing a beautiful sunset you will

enjoy a fantastic dinner.

Day 3: After viewing the most beautiful sunrise and having breakfast at the camp site you will ride the camels

back to the auberge. From there it will be a long day driving back to Marrakech, again via Tichka pass.

What is included:

• Fully Escorted: fully escorted by local driver/guide

• Accommodation: 1 night in simple hotel, 1 night in Berber tent

• All Meals: breakfast and dinner included

• Transport: minibus or 4x4, Camel ride

What is not included:

• International Flights

• Sleeping bags

• Travel insurance

• Lunch

• Tips

• Entrance Fees

Drinks and items of a personal nature

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Day Excursion to Imlil

Your driver will pick you up from where you are staying and take you to meet the guide who will show you around

the amazing Berber villages. During your time there, you may have some traditional mint tea, or Berber bread and

soup. The half day walk is about a 1 or 2 hour walk/mule ride at the end of which, you will be served traditional

Berber lunch in a traditional Berber house – or perhaps outside under the walnut trees.

The full day trek will have you start from Imlil and head out to the Imnan valley. The walk is circular and during it,

you can have lunch near the river before heading back to Imlil. Your transport will then get you back to Marrakech at

4 or 5 o’clock. The walk is 6 to 7 hours in total.

When you are picked up from Marrakech, at 9.00 am, the driver can stop for you to take photographs on your way to

Imlil. Your journey will take you via Tahnaout and Moulay and if it is Tuesday or Saturday, you can visit the

markets in Tahnaout or Asni. You will also see the awesome Atlas Mountain Range as you travel the countryside.

What is Included :

• Transport

• Lunch

• Guide

• Mule if needed

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Not Included .

• Water

Day Excursion to Ourika

The village of Ourika is 67km by road from the city of Marrakech. You will be picked up by your driver in the

morning and returned to your lodgings in the evening. Your journey to the village will be as picturesque as Ourika

itself.

During your time there, your guide will take you to a pottery, the beautiful Ghamt Mosque and include a walk up to

the 7 waterfalls of Setti Fadma.

Along the way, your guides will talk you through the area, including pointing out which plants in the area are

medicinal. Your lunch will be served in a small, authentic Berber restaurant.

What is Included :

• Transport

• Lunch

• Guide

• Mule if needed

Not Included .

• Water

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Day Excursion to Ouirgan

To get to Ouirgan, you and your guides will head out from the south of Marrakech. If it is a Tuesday or a Saturday,

then you can visit the souk (market) at Tahnaout or Asni. Your guides will be more than happy to take you and show

you around.

Once you get to Ouirgan Village, you will travel around the vast ancient forest of Ouirgan, passing many other

Berber villages and abodes. Some of the trees in the forests of North Africa can grow up to 55 meters in height. You

may find examples of the Atlas Cedar, the Algerian Oak or the Black European Pine.

There are also many different types of local fauna and, if you are lucky you may get to see some of the rarer creatures

that live in this region. For example, you may come across creatures such as the endangered Barbary Macacque,

Barbary Stag (extinct until it was reintroduced in the 90’s), the Atlas Mountain Badger, Cuvier’s Gazelle or the

Northern Bald Ibis.

The walk has plenty of lovely views along the way, Youkoub Elmansour.

What is Included :

• Transport

• Lunch

• Guide

• Mule if needed

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Not Included .

• Water

Day Camel Trek

Marrakech - Tahnaout - Outral - Marrakech

Your transport will bring you from Marrakech to Tahnaout, across about 30km, where you will meet your registered

local guide and the camels. The trek is 4 hours 30 minutes on the camel; two and a half hours before lunch and an

hour and a half afterward. Your food will be cooked and served to you by an expert cook.

Your final destination will be Outral, a beautiful Berber village, but along the way you will visit other Berber living

spaces, such as when you stop for lunch in a typical Berber house in the village of Wirizin. At the end of your trek,

your transport will take you back to Marrakech.

Note. It is possible to spend the night in the village. It is also possible to do the camel trek and then drive to Imlil and

spend the night there and then do a day of exploring the Berber villages, before coming back to Marrakech in the

afternoon.

What is Included :

• Transport

• Lunch

• Guide

• Camel

Not Included .

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• Water

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