Marrakech Trip Overview
Experience the beauty and Berber villages of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains on a 3-day private hike from Marrakech. Drive to the mountain town of Imlil, and spend three days hiking through lush valleys past gushing streams, pine trees, and cherry and walnut groves, and stopping at Berber hamlets to discover their culture. Return transfers from Marrakech, guided moderate-level hikes on each day, two nights’ gite accommodation, and many meals included.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Experience the beauty and Berber villages of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains on a 3-day private hike from Marrakech. Drive to the mountain town of Imlil, and spend three days hiking through lush valleys past gushing streams, pine trees, and cherry and walnut groves, and stopping at Berber hamlets to discover their culture. Return transfers from Marrakech, guided moderate-level hikes on each day, two nights’ gite accommodation, and many meals included.
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil – Tinerhourhine (L, D)
Stop At: High Atlas Mountains, 40020 Morocco
Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil – Tinerhourhine (L, D)
After pickup from your Marrakech hotel at about 8:30am, travel by private vehicle south toward the High Atlas Mountains. After approximately 2-hours, arrive in the village of Imlil beneath the Atlas’ highest peak, Jebel Toukbal. Meet your guide and mule team, hire trekking poles (own expense) if required, and after your luggage is loaded, begin your trek.
Follow mule paths through lush valleys, passing gurgling streams and admiring the spectacular High Atlas peaks. Pass the village of Tamatert, and enjoy lunch in the cool Tizi n’ Tamatert pass, at 7,477 feet (2,279 meters) before walking to Ouanesekra-Tamguist and the Berber village of Tinerhourhine. Enjoy dinner and spend tonight in a gite. Approximate walking time: 4 hours. Overnight: Gite in Tinerhourhine
Duration: 9 hours
Pass By: Marrakech Day Trips, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil – Tinerhourhine (L, D)
After pickup from your Marrakech hotel at about 8:30am, travel by vehicle south toward the High Atlas Mountains. After approximately 2-hours, arrive in the village of Imlil beneath the Atlas’ highest peak, Jebel Toukbal. Meet your guide and mule team, hire trekking poles (own expense) if required, and after your luggage is loaded, begin your trek.
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Family Guesthouse
Day 2: Day 2: Tinerhourhine – Ikkiss – Aït Assa (B, L, D)
Pass By: Imlil, Imlil, Marrakech-Safi
Day 2: Tinerhourhine – Ikkiss – Aït Assa (B, L, D)
After breakfast, walk through the Imnane Valley, passing pine, juniper, and walnut groves, and stopping for photos at Ikkiss, perhaps meeting some villagers to learn about Berber life. Next, trek to Tizi n’Aguersioual, and after lunch at Matate at 6,562 feet (2,000 meters), continue to Aït Aïssa for dinner and overnight at a gite. Approximate walking time: 6-7 hours. Overnight: Gite in Aït Aïssa
Pass By: Mount Toubkal, Morocco
get the view of Toubkal Mount
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Berbers familly Guesthouse
Day 3: Day 3: Ait Assa – Imlil – Marrakech (B, L)
Pass By: High Atlas Mountains, 40020 Morocco
Day 3: Ait Assa – Imlil – Marrakech (B, L)
Following breakfast, leave for Tizi Oussem, admiring the stunning views from the Tizi Mzik pass at 7,874 feet (2,400 meters) before descending to Mzik village. Savor lunch and return to Imlil for your ride back to Marrakech. Approximate walking time: 4 hours. Your trip finishes with a drop-off at your Marrakesh hotel or agreed central location at around 6pm.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
