Berber Villages 3 days

TREKKING IN MOROCCO: BERBER VILLAGES TREK – 3 DAYS

This 3-day trek through the Berber villages in the High Atlas Mountains promises a lifetime experience. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Atlas Mountains as you explore the region on foot. A walk amidst the cool vegetation of juniper and pine trees is a perfect way to unwind and connect with nature.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Marrakech – Imi Oughlad (1350m) – Tizi n’Tacht Pass (2000m) – Tizi Oussem Village (1850m)

• Depart from your Marrakech hotel at 8:00 am, accompanied by an English-speaking guide.
• Drive south, passing through gorges and high passes of the upper valleys to the Berber village of Imi Oughlad, the starting point of your trek.
• Meet our experienced team of mule drivers and a cook who will assist you during the trek.
• Begin your trek in a forest of green oaks, reaching the Tizi n’Tacht Pass at an altitude of 2,000m.
• Hike for approximately 5 hours during the day. Rest up for the night in a guesthouse in a Berber lodge.

Day 2: Tizi Oussem Village (1850m) – Ighouliden Waterfall (2300m) – Tizi Mzik Pass (2489m) – Imlil (1740m)

• Start the day with a climb to Azib Tamsoult at 2250m, where you’ll have lunch after visiting the Ighouliden waterfalls.
• Continue towards Tizi Mzik Pass at 2489m, offering magnificent views over Azzaden Valley & Imlil Valley.
• Trek downhill to Imlil valley where you will spend the night at a guesthouse.
• Trek duration: 6 to 7 hours.

Day 3: Imlil – Marrakech

• Today, you can have a short walk around Berber villages in the Imlil valley before having lunch at the guesthouse.
• In the afternoon, transfer back to Marrakech.
• Drive duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.