Marrakech Trip Overview
Spend 3 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.
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
Spend 3 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.
Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Imlil village and start the trek
Stop At: Toubkal Guide, Marrakech Morocco
Day 1: Pick up at 9:00 am in front of the big post office at the famous Jemaa El Fna square in Marrakech. After a transfer of about 1,5 hour to the village of Imlil, we start our trek. We walk from Imlil (1740m) towards Tinerhourhine, hereby passing by Tamatert. We will have lunch on the col of Tizi ‘n Tamatert (2279m). After lunch continue to Ouanesekra-Tamguist. Later we arrive at Tinerhourhine (1600m) where we will spend the night in a local gite.
Approx. 4 hours walking.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in a local gite
Day 2: Exploring the berber villages and valleys
Stop At: Mount Toubkal, Morocco
Day 2: We depart from Tinerhourhine along the Imnane Valley, hereby we pass the Berber village Ikkiss (1700m). We then continue to Tizi n’Aguersioual (2000m) and will have our lunch at Matate (2000m). We will spend the night in a local gite in Aït Aïssa (1800m). Approx. 6 to 7 hours walking.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a local gite
Day 3: Trek back to Imlil and transfer to Marrakech
Stop At: Mount Toubkal, Morocco
Day 3: We depart from Aït Aïssa and walk towards Tizi Oussem (1900m). We pass by Tizi Mzik (2400m), and the village of Mzik before arriving back in Imlil. Approx. 4 hours walking time. Transfer back to Marrakech where you will be dropped of at the same location where we picked you up.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
