Marrakech Trip Overview
Having spent some time wandering the busy streets of the medina in Marrakesh, you may feel as though you would like to head off on an adventure into nature and go for a Moroccan trek. Morocco is home to some wild and awesome landscapes that are waiting for you to discover. It is now easier than ever to plan an excursion into the unknow lands of the Atlas Mountains. You may feel inspired to spend a few days trekking, walking the trails of the valleys and great peaks. To do this with the least amount of planning, your best bet is to book a tour with a professional guide. Someone who know the area and the ways of the local culture, someone who you can depend on for making the most out of your experience in Morocco.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Having spent some time wandering the busy streets of the medina in Marrakesh, you may feel as though you would like to head off on an adventure into nature and go for a Moroccan trek. Morocco is home to some wild and awesome landscapes that are waiting for you to discover. It is now easier than ever to plan an excursion into the unknow lands of the Atlas Mountains. You may feel inspired to spend a few days trekking, walking the trails of the valleys and great peaks. To do this with the least amount of planning, your best bet is to book a tour with a professional guide. Someone who know the area and the ways of the local culture, someone who you can depend on for making the most out of your experience in Morocco.
Itinerary
Day 1: MARRAKECH – IMLIL
Stop At: Imlil, Imlil, Marrakech-Safi
To begin with, we will arrange for one of our professional and friendly guides to meet you in Marrakech, where your 3-day hiking tour of the Atlas Mountains will begin. From the city, you will be driven to the High Atlas range, a journey across the flatlands toward the looming ridges of the ever-nearing peaks. This tour will first take you towards Setti Fadma a village in the heart of the Ourika valley Marrakech. The Ourika valley is only 60km from Marrakesh and is the perfect place to begin the 3 days trekking tour. Your guide will lead you across the valley and through the mountain villages of the Berber people. The trails through the Ourika valley lead you through some beautiful landscapes, with walnuts, wiping willow and poplar trees, covering its mountains and rocks that varying in colour from red to green. The first days trekking will take around 5 hours finishing in the Tinichi village for an overnight stay with the local Berber family.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: The Accommodation will be in a simple berber Gitehouse .
Camping is an option if prefered (june-Octo).
Day 2: IMLIL – OURIKA
Stop At: Ourika Valley, Ourika Morocco
On the second day of the trek, following a traditional Berber breakfast, the trekking guide will lead you to the Tizi n’Tachdirte pass. Tizi-n-Tichka is one of the best-known passes, rising up to the altitude of 2260 m. The passage is about 100km in total length. At the village at the top you can buy a nice souvenir and enjoy the epic views of the Imnane valley. If you like crystals and minerals, take some time and admire the vast choice. You can negotiate a good price. Descending from the pass, you will move onward through the Atlas range to the village of Ibbassen. You can expect to be hiking for around 6 hours, ending with a tradition dinner at a Berber homestay in the village of Tachdirte
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: The Accommodation will be in a simple berber Gitehouse .
Camping is an option if prefered (june-Octo).
Day 3: ATLAS MOUNTAIN
Stop At: Imlil, Imlil, Marrakech-Safi
The final day of you Atlas Mountain trekking, you will continue on over the pass of Tizi n’Tamaterte towards the mountain town of Imlil. This pass will take you up to 2279m and guide you down into the valley with spectacular views. The village of Imlil, 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) above sea level, is picturesque settlement that also offers stunning views of the Atlas Mountains. This final trek will take around 5 hours ending with your last over night stay at the Dar Achin
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
