Marrakech: 3-Day Trek In High Atlas Mountains & Berber Villages

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

The wild landscapes and traditional Berber villages of the High Atlas Mountains offer a spectacular setting for a hiking excursion. On this tour, explore further than is possible on a day trip and benefit from the expertise and undivided attention of a private guide. Trek along mountain passes, dramatic gorges, and forests; visit the villages of Tinzert, Tiwi Oussem, Imlil, and Aït Aïssa; and enjoy stunning views, climbing to a height of 7,874 feet

What's Included

Accommodation in local houses
Local guide
Pick up and drop off
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
All food during the trek
Mules to carry baggage and food also Cook to prepare meals
Water ( you can buy it from locals shops in the Berber villages)
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel pick-up is available directly from your hotel. However, if you are staying in a Riad within the medina, the pick-up will be arranged at the nearest accessible point for vehicles

Drop-off point
Marrakesh

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Day 1: Marrakesh - Imi Oughlad - Tinzert

    1 stop
  • 1

    You’ll leave the vehicle on the road up towards Imlil at Imi Oughlad (1,450m) where you will meet your Berber muleteer and guide. Your first day will be an easier aclimatisation trek in the Ouirgane National Park. The terrain here is gentler with copper green soil and juniper trees. Overnight in Gite in Tinzert, a small rustic Berber Village. Aprox. 4 hrs walking time.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Day 2: Tinzert - Azzaden Valley (Ait Aissa)

    1 stop
  • 2

    After breakfast you’ll head up and out of the valley and traverse over to the stunning Azzaden Valley. The views open up with a rushing mountan stream surrounded by lush walnut groves leading up towards Toubkal and her sister peaks at the head of the Valley. Overnight in a village Gite in Ait Aissa. Aprox. 5-6 hours walking.

    7 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Day 3: Ait Aissa - Tizi n Mzik - Imlil

    1 stop
  • 3

    Today involves a fantastic climb out of the Azzadene Valley. You'll head up the valley towards Tizi Oussem from where you'll headup towards the pass at Tizi n Mzik (2489m) before descending down into Imlil. After lunch in Imlil you'll be transferred back to Marrakech leaving plenty of time to explore the City in the evening. Aprox. 4-5 hours walking.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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