A far cry from conventional tours of Morocco, this Atlas tour takes you through a green region of Berber villages. Easy stages, often along a stream, in the shade of walnut and fig trees, will take you through the Amezmiz region in the north of Toubkal. Reasonable altitude differences and mule trails make this trek in Morocco accessible to all. And the many village crossings will be as many opportunities to meet the locals and discover the Berber world of the Atlas.
To sum up :
Easy walking level: about 3 to 5 h walking per day. The length of the stages can be adapted according to participants’ wishes.
Assistance of a mountain guide.
Suitable for families.
Region visited during this trip to Morocco: Atlas Mountains & Sahara
N.B.: This trip to Morocco is an individual, tailor-made tour to be personalized with our Morocco specialist advisors.
Étapes 1 & 3
Located in the heart of Morocco, Marrakech, also known as "the red city" because of the color of its buildings, enchants visitors with its many lush gardens, culture, crafts and the famous Jemaa el Fna square, the lively heart of the city.
Step 2
The High Atlas is a Moroccan mountain range that is part of the Atlas Massif. It is the highest massif in North Africa and is sometimes called the "roof of Morocco". Discover the Atlas on a hiking trip in Morocco.
Étapes 1 & 3
Located in the heart of Morocco, Marrakech, also known as "the red city" because of the color of its buildings, enchants visitors with its many lush gardens, culture, crafts and the famous Jemaa el Fna square, the lively heart of the city.
Welcome at Marrakech airport, transfer and overnight at your hotel, lunch on your own.
Night in a 3* hotel in Marrakech.
Short transfer to the Atlas Mountains, passing through Amezmiz, arriving at the village of Amghrass. Meet your team of Berber muleteers, start the hike up Oued Tizgui, continuing through a beautiful forest of holm oak and juniper. Set up camp above the village of Aït Tirghit (1300m).
1h30 journey and 4 hours walking
Night bivouac above Aït Tirghit.
In the morning, climb to the urTizi n’Tagoant pass at 2170m between the Tighardine and Azrou Wizem djebels. From the pass, superb panoramic views of the Toubkal and Erdouz massifs. Discover the high-altitude pastures at Aït Hsayn, then on to the village of Aguerda on the banks of the Assif N’Aït Hsain, a tributary of the great Oued n’Fiss. Bivouac set-up towards Tizi Mlyl at 1250m.
5h30 walking
Night bivouac to Tizi Mlyl.
Short climb to the isolated village of Semghort, with its beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Descent into the verdant Amizmiz valley, dotted with walnut, apple and other fruit trees. Overnight bivouac in the village of Kettou. 1600m.
4h30 walk.
Night bivouac in the village of Kettou.
Gently climb to the Tizi n’Fourna pass at 2020m and cross a green valley to the Tnirte and Anerni sheepfolds. In the afternoon, descent to the large, splendid village of Imi n’Tala. 1450m.
5h walking.
Night in Imi n’Tala.
Via the Oued Amezmiz you reach the Amizmiz valley. Its small hills and picturesque Ait hamd village make for a sumptuous landscape. You continue on to the village of Aït Zitoun, aptly named the Valley of the Olive Trees, where you settle in for the night.
5h30 walk.
Night with the locals in Aït Zitoun.
Last walk before meeting the minibus in the village of Tachbibte, picnic and transfer back to Marrakech (1h drive). Check-in and overnight at hotel. Free time to visit the medina.
3-hour walk.
Lunch on your own.
Night at hotel in Marrakech.
Transfer to Marrakech airport.
A far cry from conventional tours of Morocco, this Atlas tour takes you through a green region of Berber villages. Easy stages, often along a stream, in the shade of walnut and fig trees, will take you through the Amezmiz region in the north of Toubkal. Reasonable altitude differences and mule trails make this trek in Morocco accessible to all. And the many village crossings will be as many opportunities to meet the locals and discover the Berber world of the Atlas.
To sum up :
Easy walking level: about 3 to 5 h walking per day. The length of the stages can be adapted according to participants’ wishes.
Assistance of a mountain guide.
Suitable for families.
Region visited during this trip to Morocco: Atlas Mountains & Sahara
N.B.: This trip to Morocco is an individual, tailor-made tour to be personalized with our Morocco specialist advisors.
Étapes 1 & 3
Located in the heart of Morocco, Marrakech, also known as "the red city" because of the color of its buildings, enchants visitors with its many lush gardens, culture, crafts and the famous Jemaa el Fna square, the lively heart of the city.
Step 2
The High Atlas is a Moroccan mountain range that is part of the Atlas Massif. It is the highest massif in North Africa and is sometimes called the "roof of Morocco". Discover the Atlas on a hiking trip in Morocco.
Étapes 1 & 3
Located in the heart of Morocco, Marrakech, also known as "the red city" because of the color of its buildings, enchants visitors with its many lush gardens, culture, crafts and the famous Jemaa el Fna square, the lively heart of the city.
Welcome at Marrakech airport, transfer and overnight at your hotel, lunch on your own.
Night in a 3* hotel in Marrakech.
Short transfer to the Atlas Mountains, passing through Amezmiz, arriving at the village of Amghrass. Meet your team of Berber muleteers, start the hike up Oued Tizgui, continuing through a beautiful forest of holm oak and juniper. Set up camp above the village of Aït Tirghit (1300m).
1h30 journey and 4 hours walking
Night bivouac above Aït Tirghit.
In the morning, climb to the urTizi n’Tagoant pass at 2170m between the Tighardine and Azrou Wizem djebels. From the pass, superb panoramic views of the Toubkal and Erdouz massifs. Discover the high-altitude pastures at Aït Hsayn, then on to the village of Aguerda on the banks of the Assif N’Aït Hsain, a tributary of the great Oued n’Fiss. Bivouac set-up towards Tizi Mlyl at 1250m.
5h30 walking
Night bivouac to Tizi Mlyl.
Short climb to the isolated village of Semghort, with its beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Descent into the verdant Amizmiz valley, dotted with walnut, apple and other fruit trees. Overnight bivouac in the village of Kettou. 1600m.
4h30 walk.
Night bivouac in the village of Kettou.
Gently climb to the Tizi n’Fourna pass at 2020m and cross a green valley to the Tnirte and Anerni sheepfolds. In the afternoon, descent to the large, splendid village of Imi n’Tala. 1450m.
5h walking.
Night in Imi n’Tala.
Via the Oued Amezmiz you reach the Amizmiz valley. Its small hills and picturesque Ait hamd village make for a sumptuous landscape. You continue on to the village of Aït Zitoun, aptly named the Valley of the Olive Trees, where you settle in for the night.
5h30 walk.
Night with the locals in Aït Zitoun.
Last walk before meeting the minibus in the village of Tachbibte, picnic and transfer back to Marrakech (1h drive). Check-in and overnight at hotel. Free time to visit the medina.
3-hour walk.
Lunch on your own.
Night at hotel in Marrakech.
Transfer to Marrakech airport.
Please do not hesitate to contact our team to find out more about the accommodation we have selected for you.
The accommodations proposed in our programs are selected according to criteria of comfort, services and location. As Morocco like a local is a travel agency specializing in tailor-made tours, we strive to meet your expectations as closely as possible by offering you 100% customizable programs. This is why all the accommodations mentioned in our programs are only suggestions, and it is entirely possible for you to modify them according to your wishes, your budget and seasonal availability.
Nights in detail
> Trekking bivouac: 3 nights in tents. Every evening, igloo tents (Ferrino brand) are set up near the kitchen tent and mess tent, where meals are served. Mats and carpets provide comfort, and lanterns add to the atmosphere! Toilet facilities are basic and the amenities rustic. The most important aspect of this type of trip is meeting the local population and getting to know the Berber teams (guide, cook, camel driver).
Rest assured, your guide and Berber team will help you set up your tent if necessary.
> Homestay: 2 nights with local people.
> Hotel: 2 nights in a *** hotel in Marrakech, breakfast included.
> On the menu during your trip: For the duration of your trip, we do our utmost to provide you with varied, tasty, balanced and… Moroccan food. Here’s what we plan to serve you:
Breakfast: cereals, bread, jam, milk, black tea, mint tea, coffee, chocolate
Lunch: mixed cooked salads or vegetable ratatouille, cooked cheese, seasonal fruit, mint tea.
Dinner: Moroccan soup, hot tagine dish or couscous, or a pasta dish + dessert, verbena, herbal tea.
Snack/Dessert: pancakes, apple fritters, seasonal fruit salad, cinnamon oranges, dates, rice pudding.
Your trip starts at €800 per person based on 2 people.
This rate is based on people traveling together and sharing a double room.
The final price may vary according to the number of participants, your departure dates, vehicle category and availability during the selected period.
– Take water purification tablets with you.
– Validate the route of each stage with your cook before starting each hike.
– Pack a rain cape in your daypack. Risk of thunderstorms.
– Bring shoes for walking in water. Some passages possible.
– Bring enough water each morning before starting the hike.
– In the event of bad weather (e.g. thunderstorms), keep your cook in sight.
– Avoid walking during the hottest part of the day, and cover up to avoid sunstroke (cap or hat).
– Wash your hands with soap before each meal.
– Dress appropriately for village crossings.
> Supervision: A qualified mountain guide with Ministry of Tourism accreditation. He knows how to adapt to the walkers he accompanies, from beginners to experienced hikers. He is assisted by a cook and one or more muleteers, depending on the size of the group.
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