Trekking in Morocco

Trekking in Morocco

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Morocco is quite simply, an incredible trekking destination. The Atlas Mountains host several 4,000m+ peaks and the mountain landscape is dramatic and beautiful, dotted with ancient small Berber villages and rushing melt water streams.

Our treks in Morocco are available to book any day for groups of two or more people. We do not offer scheduled group treks, but if you would prefer to join a group (or are travelling alone), we usually have several treks departing each week that you can join.

The Atlas Mountains in winter:Trekking is available throughout the winter in the Atlas Mountains. For the vast majority of people the best option is our three day valleys trek, which stays mostly below the snow-line with fantastic views and traditional Berber villages. This can be extended to a four or five day trek on request. It is possible to arrange Toubkal climbs in winter (Nov - March), but we require prior experience with crampons and ice axes before attempting this climb. More information here.

We recommend combining a trek with a couple of days in a nice riad in Marrakech, and all treks are available to book with a standard boutique Marrakech package or as trek alone. We can also combine treks with Essaouira, the coast and the trips out to the Sahara.

Tours & Itineraries / Reviews

3 Day Atlas Valleys Trek

Recommended summer & winter trek for those not interested in high altitude winter mountaineering.

from£196(3 days)

Climb Mount Toubkal

Three day summer Mount Toubkal trek via the stunning Azzaden Valley and Aguelzim Pass.

from£202(3 days)

3 Day Imlil and Ourika Valley Trek

Three day Atlas Mountains trek from Imlil to the Ourika Valley, guide, cook, mules and transfer to / from Marrakech included.

from£202(3 days)

1 review

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Classic Berber Villages & Toubkal Ascent

Climb Mount Toubkal & visit Berber villages on this four or five day trek in the Atlas Mountains.

from£253(4-5 days)

13 reviews

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Winter Toubkal and Ouanakrim Climb (Experienced)

4 Days winter Toubkal climb for those with good prior experience using crampons and ice axes.

from£353(5 days)

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6 Day Toubkal Circuit

Six day trek from Imlil following a circular route around Mount Toubkal finishing with a summit of Toubkal.

from£381(6 days)

4 reviews

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Overnight Berber Valley Trek & Boutique Marrakech

A 2 day guided Atlas Mountains Valley trek staying in a Berber Village followed by 3 nights in a boutique Marrakech riad.

from£388(6 days)

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Morocco Family Holiday: Marrakech, Trek & Surf

A fantastic 8 day holiday for adventurous families. Includes trekking, surfing & a boutique riad in Marrakech.

from£493(8 days)

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Morocco Tailor-made: Coast, Souks & Mountains

A tailor-made holiday taking in the highlights of southern Morocco; Marrakech, Essaouira & the Atlas Mountains.

from£610(10 days)

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Draa Valley Desert Trek

6 Day trek in the Draa Valley, camping wild and sleeping under the stars.

from£673(6 days)

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Sahara, Souks and Mountains Explorer

A holiday combining camel treks, desert camping, Atlas mountain trekking and the wonderful city of Marrakech.

from£877(10 days)

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Atlas Valley Trek, Marrakech & Winter Sun

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Trekking Berber Villages

Trekking Berber Villages

A wide variety of Berber cultural excursions are available to suit your schedule, from day trips to week-long programs. In every case, the goal is the same: to give you the opportunity to encounter Berber life and culture in a firsthand experience. You’ll have the chance to trek the local mountains, meeting the people who inhabit the various Berber villages and getting involved in their daily activities: cooking with fire wood, making bread from scratch, and preparing food according to traditional recipes.

You're family, you enjoy hiking in mountain family with children of young ages, we offer a hike through the most beautiful villages of the High Atlas Toubkal any dynastic near the city of Marrakech.

Facts of Berber Villages Trekking

Trekking Region: Toubkal Region

Trekking Name: Trekking Berber Villages

Best Season: From June to October

Grade: 

Maximum Height: 3500m.

Duration: 08 Days

Berber Villages Trekking Day to day trip itinerary

Day 01: Arrival to MarrakechArrival, transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel or Ryad

Day 02: Marrakech - Imi Oughelad - OussertekTransfer from Marrakech to Asni 45 kms, then Imioughlad 1400 m, meeting with our team of mules, baggage loading, direction of Col El Bour 1600 m, 1:00 climb, the Col rest, down to the village Imeskar in the valley Imenane, then on to the village Ousertek, 5H walk, climb with 3:30, night homestay, full board, 2000 m, step beautiful landscapes, very steady climb in the shade of juniper and walnut trees.

Day 03: Oussertek - Gliz - Oukaimeden - TachedirtWe start our beautiful day with a climb of 600 meters, the village of Gliz, Tidili, beautiful villages of mud, forest of juniper, our mules we follow a good path, great view from the pass Oukaimden on hilltops and valleys, easy descent to the village Oukaimden (homes, chalets for skiers, ski resort, the highest in Africa, 2600m to 3260 m), lunch in the valley at the foot Col Eddi, assemble the afternoon climb to the Col 1H, panoramic view of the mountains exceed 3500m (Angour, Akswal, Iguenouane ,....), long descent to rejoin the Valley Imenane at its source, night to Ouaneskra.

Day 04: Tachedirt - Tingherine - Col Tamatert - ImlilWe follow the valley with its beautiful villages Imenane Berber Tamguist, Tineghrine, cross the river to go up to 300 m Tamatert, admire the beautiful scenery of the 2 valleys (we're going, Ait Maizane Valley, Imlil and the one we've been through, Imenane), descent through pine forest to reach the Chamonix-Imlil Morocco, the point of Ascent Summit Toubkal 4167 m, every year thousands of hikers spend the objective Toubkal Summit , lunch, rest, view of Toubkal.

Day 05: Imlil - Aremd - Chamharouch - ImlilWe discover the region of Imlil, we go to the marabout Sidi Chemharouche 2275 m, 500 m ascent and descent of 500 m, cross several villages each way, Targa Imoula, Tagadirt, Aremd, and then return Achein Imlil, a former village, lunch near the marabout (famous for the care of spiritual diseases, Sultan devils, attended by hundreds of pilgrims annually from all over Morocco), return to the same lodging, dinner and housing.

Day 06: Imlil - Pass Mezik - Tizi Oussem - Id AissaOne of the most beautiful days we crossed the large village (Imlil) to reach the trail by a large village Mezzik we leave to our right, by the gigantic walnut trees we climb the pass mezzik, beautiful climb climber regular, 2:30 Rise quite large, well-earned rest at the Col, great views, then down to the beautiful village of Tizi Oussem first village in the valley Azaden, lunch along the river and on to Id Aissa, night Homestay 1900 m.

Day 07: Id Aissa - Pass Tachet - Imi Oughelad - MarrakechBetween 2 or 3H of walking, Great stage, characterized by villages of different colors (orange earth, gray, red ,....), easy climb from village to village, good trail, paved trail to the Col, strong red cedar, oak green long descent to the point of departure, lunch under the walnut trees, then Taxi or Minibus lead us in Marrakesh.

Day 08: Marrakech - AiroportDeparture Transfer to the Airport, End of our services.

Note:

if this is not the right program that you wish to do, feel free to contact us so as to tailor-make a suitable itenrary for you, Please let us know whether you would like to make it shorter or longer.

A wide variety of Berber cultural excursions are available to suit your schedule, from day trips to week-long programs. In every case, the goal is the same: to give you the opportunity to encounter Berber life and culture in a firsthand experience. You’ll have the chance to trek the local mountains, meeting the people who inhabit the various Berber villages and getting involved in their daily activities: cooking with fire wood, making bread from scratch, and preparing food according to traditional recipes.

You're family, you enjoy hiking in mountain family with children of young ages, we offer a hike through the most beautiful villages of the High Atlas Toubkal any dynastic near the city of Marrakech.

Facts of Berber Villages Trekking



Trekking Region: Toubkal Region

Trekking Name: Trekking Berber Villages

Best Season: From June to October

Grade:

Maximum Height: 3500m.

Duration: 08 Days

Berber Villages Trekking Day to day trip itinerary
Day 01: Arrival to Marrakech
Arrival, transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel or Ryad
Day 02: Marrakech - Imi Oughelad - Oussertek
Transfer from Marrakech to Asni 45 kms, then Imioughlad 1400 m, meeting with our team of mules, baggage loading, direction of Col El Bour 1600 m, 1:00 climb, the Col rest, down to the village Imeskar in the valley Imenane, then on to the village Ousertek, 5H walk, climb with 3:30, night homestay, full board, 2000 m, step beautiful landscapes, very steady climb in the shade of juniper and walnut trees.
Day 03: Oussertek - Gliz - Oukaimeden - Tachedirt
We start our beautiful day with a climb of 600 meters, the village of Gliz, Tidili, beautiful villages of mud, forest of juniper, our mules we follow a good path, great view from the pass Oukaimden on hilltops and valleys, easy descent to the village Oukaimden (homes, chalets for skiers, ski resort, the highest in Africa, 2600m to 3260 m), lunch in the valley at the foot Col Eddi, assemble the afternoon climb to the Col 1H, panoramic view of the mountains exceed 3500m (Angour, Akswal, Iguenouane ,....), long descent to rejoin the Valley Imenane at its source, night to Ouaneskra.
Day 04: Tachedirt - Tingherine - Col Tamatert - Imlil
We follow the valley with its beautiful villages Imenane Berber Tamguist, Tineghrine, cross the river to go up to 300 m Tamatert, admire the beautiful scenery of the 2 valleys (we're going, Ait Maizane Valley, Imlil and the one we've been through, Imenane), descent through pine forest to reach the Chamonix-Imlil Morocco, the point of Ascent Summit Toubkal 4167 m, every year thousands of hikers spend the objective Toubkal Summit , lunch, rest, view of Toubkal.
Day 05: Imlil - Aremd - Chamharouch - Imlil
We discover the region of Imlil, we go to the marabout Sidi Chemharouche 2275 m, 500 m ascent and descent of 500 m, cross several villages each way, Targa Imoula, Tagadirt, Aremd, and then return Achein Imlil, a former village, lunch near the marabout (famous for the care of spiritual diseases, Sultan devils, attended by hundreds of pilgrims annually from all over Morocco), return to the same lodging, dinner and housing.
Day 06: Imlil - Pass Mezik - Tizi Oussem - Id Aissa
One of the most beautiful days we crossed the large village (Imlil) to reach the trail by a large village Mezzik we leave to our right, by the gigantic walnut trees we climb the pass mezzik, beautiful climb climber regular, 2:30 Rise quite large, well-earned rest at the Col, great views, then down to the beautiful village of Tizi Oussem first village in the valley Azaden, lunch along the river and on to Id Aissa, night Homestay 1900 m.
Day 07: Id Aissa - Pass Tachet - Imi Oughelad - Marrakech
Between 2 or 3H of walking, Great stage, characterized by villages of different colors (orange earth, gray, red ,....), easy climb from village to village, good trail, paved trail to the Col, strong red cedar, oak green long descent to the point of departure, lunch under the walnut trees, then Taxi or Minibus lead us in Marrakesh.
Day 08: Marrakech - Airoport
Departure Transfer to the Airport, End of our services.
Note:
if this is not the right program that you wish to do, feel free to contact us so as to tailor-make a suitable itenrary for you, Please let us know whether you would like to make it shorter or longer.


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Berber Villages Treks

Berber Villages Treks

The Berber people have made these mountains their home for centuries, and although their life is simple and rustic, they are incredibly hospitable and only too eager to invite you in for a mint tea. Despite the often harsh landscape, the Berbers will always offer you a winning smile as you pass shepherds tending their flocks and locals travelling between villages.
In the valleys below they cultivate beautifully terraced gardens, fruit groves and fields of wheat, barley and vegetables amongst the rocky ground. The region is wild and harsh and the mountains are criss-crossed by mule paths that are the only access ways between villages.

Treks from Marrakech through many little hamlets and Berber villages to the magnificent Western High Atlas Mountains.


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Berber Villages & Mountain Passes Trek

Berber Villages & Mountain Passes Trek
Spend 4 days exploring the high peaks of the Atlas Mountains on foot. A hike amidst cool vegetation of juniper and pine trees is a perfect way to rejuvenate your mind and body. Go across deep gorges, gushing river streams and groves of cherry and walnut trees, as your guide takes you on a great walk up and down the beautiful hills.
The valleys are home to tiny hamlets and villages of the ethnic Berbers, a herding and farming community. Visit their homes and interact with them to know more about their traditions and customs.
See their terraced fields of corn and barley and get a glimpse of their day to day living.
Berber Villages & Green Valleys and Mountain passes Trek Itinerary:
1. day :Marrakech –imi oughlad –tizi n'tachte –tiziane :
early morning departure from marrakech for a pleasante drive south winding our way up through the moulay brahim gorge and upper valleys to arrive at the higher foothills of the western high atlas mountains and our trailhead of imi oughlad (1450m) with the jbel toubkal , at 4167m the highest peak in north africa , aglzim 3650m and aksoual 38847m ,looming before us . here we alight from our vehicle and meet up with berber muleteer crew . We set off up in north-westerly direction for a 2hour acclimatisation hike up switchback mule tracks , passing by cornfields woods pine and juniper to the tiz n'tachete (2000m),where we shallstop to look back down on the imlikl and ait oussaden valleys before carrying on for another half hour to imi n'ifri and our field picnic .thence a slow hike for about 2 and half hours south-west down along a dirt track to assif n' ait oussaden and the red clay terraced village of tiziane ( 1750 m )for our accommodation in our bivouac or gite.
2. day :tizziane – tizi n'taghrhourte – D'knt :
after breakfast we now set off on our hike up along the assif n'ait oussaden valley , passing through the wallnuts groves , up to tizi n'taghrhourte (1995m )and through to a rare almost flat strecth to arrive at assaka spring, where we will stop for our field picnic amidst and awesome silence after some 2 and half hours relatively easy walking .our afternoon's hike takes us down along the edges of the forest untill we reach the berber village of D'knt (1870m) or agouns n Assoul where we will have our dinner and spent the in a bivouac or gite .
3. day : D'knt – tizi n'tagdalte – tizi oussem :
we set off for our morning's 3 hours hike up through groves of walnut trees, fields of corn and barley to greet the many sheep and goatherders – and women and children bent over with 20kg loads of faggots and dried herbs. We traverse the tizi n'tagdalte to the descent amongst the juniper trees till we come to a small spring set amongst the trees , where we will stop for our picnic .once refreshed , we are off down winding tracks of upper slopes for some 3hours to come to a small river at the beginning of the valley of assif n'ait oussaden . from here we enter the village of tizi oussem (1850m) then up to the summer village Of Tamsoult for our camp or gite.
4. day : tizi oussem -- Tizi M'zzik --- Imlil :
Trek to a small waterfall at Azib Tamsoulte and return to cross the Tizi 'n Mzik pass (2,500m). We join the main Toubkal valley at Imlil (1,900m), where we have lunch before the drive to Marrakech.

Option 2 :
Day1: : Marrakech - imlil – tizi n’tamaterte – Tachdirth :
Transfer from marrakech to Imlil then set out towards the east ; up winding mule tracks to the tizi n’ tamaterte (2279m) to enjoy the amazing panorama of the surrounding atlas mountain range peaks and valleys on our way to our picnic spot on the tizi n’tamaterte , overlooking jbel oukaimeden and the beautiful encircled plateau. After lunch set of following the path down to imnane valley intill our gite d’etape in Tachdirth village . 5 to 6 hours walking.
Day2: Trek down the valley of Imnane accross lot of Berber villages :
Ounskra, tamguist , ikkis , amssakrou , Arg and Imsker , night in a Berber home. 5hours walking.
Day3: Trek from Imsker to Tizian via Tizi n Lbour and tizi n tacht mountain passes all day through tuya and juniper groves. 6hours.
Day4 : Tizian to Imlil via Ighouliden waterfalls , summer villgaes of Azib n Tamsoult and Tizi M'zzik Mountain pass , 6hours walking
Note : Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.


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Welcome to Atlas Trek Shop

Welcome to Atlas Trek Shop
Welcome to the magical country of Morocco – a land of hospitality , peace, and generosity, where a smile greets every traveller. Whether you are dreaming of a trip into the peaks and the Berber Villages of High Atlas Mountains, a camel trek into the the rolling dunes of the Sahara Desert, a visit to the ancient cities and colourful markets or a relaxing time on the sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast, Mohamed & his teams have the knowledge and expertise to help you put together the cultural itinerary or trekking excursion of a lifetime!.
Whenever you want to travel and whatever your level of fitness, we can organize your trip to suit you. Whether you want to climb mountains, walk through deep shaded valleys, ride camels across the desert or relax by the beach, we design superb value itineraries using hand-picked a fantastic selection of riads, boutique hotels, Kasbahs and Berber Gites. We will enable you to experience your desired holiday.

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Berber Villages & Toubkal Ascent

Just 3 hours flight from the UK, The High Atlas Mountains near Marrakech offer some of the finest trekking in the world. This five day trek is the classic route, taking in the beautiful peaceful valleys around the Imlil area and culminating in the highlight, climbing Mount Toubkal. All treks are private and accompanied by an English speaking guide and muleteer / chef.

Berber Villages & Toubkal Ascent Trek Itinerary:

1. day : Marrakech –imi oughlad –tizi n’tachte –tiziane :

early morning departure from marrakech for a pleasante drive south winding our way up through the moulay brahim gorge and upper valleys to arrive at the higher foothills of the western high atlas mountains and our trailhead of imi oughlad (1450m) with the jbel toubkal , at 4167m the highest peak in north africa , aglzim 3650m and aksoual 38847m ,looming before us . here we alight from our vehicle and meet up with berber muleteer crew . We set off up in north-westerly direction for a 2hour acclimatisation hike up switchback mule tracks , passing by cornfields woods pine and juniper to the tiz n’tachete (2000m),where we shallstop to look back down on the imlikl and ait oussaden valleys before carrying on for another half hour to imi n’ifri and our field picnic .thence a slow hike for about 2 and half hours south-west down along a dirt track to assif n’ ait oussaden and the red clay terraced village of tiziane ( 1750 m )for our accommodation in our bivouac / gite

2. day :tizziane – tizi n’taghrhourte – D’knt :

after breakfast we now set off on our hike up along the assif n’ait oussaden valley , passing through the wallnuts groves , up to tizi n’taghrhourte (1995m )and through to a rare almost flat strecth to arrive at assaka spring, where we will stop for our field picnic amidst and awesome silence after some 2 and half hours relatively easy walking .our afternoon’s hike takes us down along the edges of the forest untill we reach the berber village of D’knt (1870m) or agouns n Assoul where we will have our dinner and spent the in a bivouac / gite..

3. day : D’knt – tizi n’tagdalte – tizi oussem :

we set off for our morning’s 3 hours hike up through groves of walnut trees, fields of corn and barley to greet the many sheep and goatherders – and women and children bent over with 20kg loads of faggots and dried herbs. We traverse the tizi n’tagdalte to the descent amongst the juniper trees till we come to a small spring set amongst the trees , where we will stop for our picnic .once refreshed , we are off down winding tracks of upper slopes for some 3hours to come to a small river at the beginning of the valley of assif n’ait oussaden . from here we enter the village of tizi oussem (1850m) then up to the summer village Of Tamsoult for our camp / hut

4. day : ÂAZIB TAMSOULT -TIZI AGUELZIM - TOUBKAL REFUGE :

after breakfast, we now set out eastwards on a moderately difficult hike up winding mule tracks to the Tizi Aguelzim (3550m) , thence a further 3 hours south-east to the Toubkal Refuge which marks the spring snowline at 3207m, where we shall have our dinner, in bivouac around the Refuge.

5. day : TOUBKAL REFUGE - SUMMIT JBEL TOUBKAL- SIDI CHAMHAROUCH - Imlil - Marrakech :

A very early breakfast to set out around 6am., to attain, after a three hour steep climb, the highest peak in the Maghreb (4167m). The panorama from here is simply stunning. Whenever you are ready, we shall take the Ikkhibi Sud or South Cirque for a straightforward - with your guide - 2 to 3 hour descent back to the Refuge for a picnic. After lunch We shall now set off towards the north along steeply descending, zigzagging trails of the higher slopes of the Valley of the Assif n'Isouhouanem n'Ouagounss towards the Shrine of Sidi Chamharouch. Set beside a waterfall, There is a pilgrimage 'marabout' shrine here, probably the remnant of a pre-Islamic culture, but forbidden to non-Muslims. another 2 hours downhill will allow to get to the village of Imlil from where most of the treks start prior to take the taxi back to Marrakech.

Note : Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.

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This diversify trip in the high atlas mountains to see both Berber villages & Toubkal Summit which is the highest peak in North Africa.

Level: Medium (for walkers)  Period: From March to October ( for climbers it's accessible also from Octobre to March) Services: Mountain Guide, Cook, Mules, Food & transport from & to Marrakech  Duration: 8 days & 7 nights Overview Itinerary: This diversify trip in the high atlas mountains to see both Berber villages & Toubkal Summit which is the highest peak in North Africa. Day 1: Arrival to the airport of Marrakech Menara. Night in the hotel. Day 2: pick up from Marrakech – Imlil (1740m) – based camp near Toubkal refuge (3200m). Day 3: Based Camp – Toubkal Summit (4167m) – Imlil Day 4: Imlil village – Tachdirte village 2500m (Imnane valley) Day 5 : Tachdirte village – Imsker village (1700m) Day 6: Imsker village – Id Issa Azzaden valley. Day 7: Id Issa village – Tassa Ouirgane – Marrakech Day 8: Marrakech – airport & return home.

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