Explore the real Morocco - Walking, Trekking, Hiking, Adventure & Holidays in Morocc

Explore the real Morocco - Walking, Trekking, Hiking, Adventure & Holidays in Morocc


 
  Mgoun Ascent (4068m) & Ait Bougemez valley 8 days
Period: from April to November
Duration: 8 days/ 5 days walking
Grade: medium
 
 
  Mgoun Ascent (4068m) & Ait Bougemez valley 8 days
Period: from April to November
Duration: 8 days/ 5 days walking
Grade: medium

Djebel M'goun - the only 4,000m+ summit outside of the Toubkal region in the Atlas. Slowly acclimatising, we trek over passes, past waterfalls and through remote valleys to arrive at the peak. The views from the summit towards the Sahara are unforgettable. After making our way back to Marrakech, we transfer across to Azib n'Ikkis, which marks the start of the trek in to Mgoun. By now everyone should be well acclimatised and fit to climb the col of Tarkedit (3450m), which offers spectacular views above Tarkeddit plat.
Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrived at Marrakech, Reception by our staff, Hotel.
Day 02 : Marrakech-Azilal-Tizin Oughbar (2200m) - valley Ait Abbes-Valley Ait Bouguemmaz - Azib n Ikkis (2300m) - camp.3H walking
Day 03 : Azib n Ikkis (2300m) - col de Tarkedit (3450m) - descent towards Plateau Tarkedit (2900m)5H30 walking
Day04 : Ascension (facultative) to Summit Mgoun (4068 m) - Descent towards Sources Oulilimt (2600m).8H30 walking
Day 05 : Sources of oulilimt - Sources Afelafal then Tighremt'n Ait Ahmed ( point of old caravaniers) - Camp.5h walking.
Day 06 : Tighremt n Ait Ahmed- Col Ait Imi (2900 m) - descent towards Ait Imi (1900 m) - Valley Ait Bouguemmaz.
6H walking
Day 07 : visit around the berber village of the beautiful valley Ait Bouguemmaz , discovring others valleys - Return to Marrakech
Day 08 : Transfer to airport
Informations:
Duration:  8jours/5 days of walk.
Period:  From April To October:
Level: medium
Trip:  Walking.
Lodging:  hotel 3 * in  Marrakech, tents  2 places with mattress, lodgings during the excursion.
Meal:  typically Moroccan dishes (tagine, couscous...).  Fresh products and complements of preserves, meat bought in mountain.  Picnic or salads at midday, meal hot and cooked the evening.
Climate:  dryness and heat in spring, cold the night in possible winter storm
Framing:  French and English Berber guide speaking, cook, muleteers.
Luggage & equipments :   During the hike, your luggage is carried by mules. However, you should take your personal belongings which you may need during the walks (waterproofs, warm clothing, waterbottle, camera, sun cream, etc.)

Services : mountain guide, Mules and muleteers for taking your stuff, night in inhabitant, Nights under tents 2 places with soft beds. meals for all the trek. Transport A/D from and to Marrakech, Services of a mountain guide, cooker.

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  Trek - Mgoun Ascent - 5 days / 4 nights
 
Day 1 :  Arrival to Marrakech airport, welcome & transfer to the Riad at the heart of the medina. Diner on your own.
Day 2 :  07.30 transfer by road from your hotel in Marrakech to the remote Ait Bougmez Valley in the High Atlas (about 4.5 hours drive with picnic lunch en-route). Overnight at Dar Itrane Lodge near Imelghas Village (1,800 m) or another gite nearby.
Day 3 :  about 6 hours walking Cross the Ait Bougmez Valley towards Agouti village and then down to the Ait Bouli Valley. Continue along the Lakhdar Valley and camp overnight near Abachkou (1,600 m).
Day 4 :  about 7 hours walking Continue to n' Rougoult village and then climb a narrow path to the small village of Ifri n' Ait Kherfalla. Overnight camp near the Ifri (2,500 m).
Day 5 :  about 5 hours walking Continue on through a pass (3,000 m) climbing and descending to the Arous Valley. Overnight camp near Ikkis summer shelters for shepherds (2,200 m). Later in the afternoon visit the Arous Gorges.
Day 6 :  Walk back to the Bougmez Valley where you will be met by your driver and vehicle near the village of Tirouza for the return drive to your hotel in Marrakech with picnic en-route. Arrive Marrakech about 6.30 p.m
Day 7 : Marrakech, free day to explore the medina, souks, square Jemaa Elfna & historical monuments.
Day 8 : After break fast pick up & transfer to the airport.

Price: From 300 Euro / person
Services included:
English speaking guide, food, mule, food, accommodation during the trek, 2 nights in at the Riad in Marrakech with breakfast, transport from Marrakech the starting point & from the end of the trek to Marrakech, 2 airport transfers.


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