Mgoun Hike 8 days Mountains and villages
Trek in high atlas
Hiking in the M'goun massif: 8 days including 4 days of walking
A trek in Morocco that invites you to discover the Mgoun massif, exploring the spectacular gorges and traditional villages of the Central High Atlas. This journey offers authentic encounters with the local Berber population and insight into their way of life.
A great variety of landscapes awaits you: deep canyons, lush valleys, high mountain plateaus, and remote villages nestled in a preserved natural environment.
Hiking and Trekking in the M’goun massif:
8 days / 4 nights in bivouac. 1 night in a lodge / 2 nights in Marrakech in a hotel or Riad standard.
Medium level trek, accessible to all walkers. 5 to 6 hours of walking per day. Period: from May to October.
Program
Day 1:
Arrival in Marrakech or Ouarzazate, transfer to the hotel.
Day 2:
Transfer by minibus to the Ait Bouguemez valley ( happy valley), lunch in Ait Ziri, possible visit to the Marabout Sidi Mousa, night in a lodge in Ait Ziri. 4 hours drive.
Day 3: Aît Ziri (1700m) – Arouss valley – Ikiss Arouss (2250).
Visit the last villages of the Bouguemez valley before reaching the village of Arouss, Ait Said, continuation to our bivouac at the end of the valley, at Ikiss-n-Arouss (2250m). 5 hours of walking.
Day 4: Ikiss-n-Arouss – Tarkdite pass (3300m) – Tarkdite plateau (2800m)
Climb to the source, 45 minutes walk, fill up with water and climb back up to the Tarkdite pass at 3300m altitude, panoramic view of the Mgoun range and the 4000m peaks, descent by a stony path to the Tarkdite plateau, at 2800m altitude, night at the bivouac. 5 hours walk.
Day 5: Tarkdite Plateau - Mgoun Summits (4068m) - Oulilimte).
Departure very early in the morning to climb Mount Mgoun, 5 to 6 hours of climbing, beautiful view of the valleys of southern Morocco, descent by a path to reach Assif Oulilimte, 2h30 to 3 hours of descent, night at the bivouac at 2700m on Assif Oulilimte.
Day 6: Assif Oulilim – Aflafal Source (2300m)
Descent to Assif Oulilimte, varied landscape, rocks in the shape of peaks, gorges, cliffs, night at the bivouac in Aflafal in Assif Mgoun. 5 hours of walking.
Day 7: Aflafal
Transfer by local transport to the Ait Bougumez valley where we will join our minibus for a transfer to Marrakech, lunch and visit to the Ouzoud waterfalls, overnight at the Andalouss hotel in Marrakech.
Day 8:
transfer to the airport.
Highlights
- Arouss Valley and Gorges
- Ascent of Mgoun 4068m
- Oulilimte Valley and Gorges
- Mgoun Valley
- Visit Bougumez Valley
In Short
- Region: Moroccan High Atlas.
- Period: May to October - Custom dates possible
- Group Size: 2 people minimum - 15 people maximum.
- Support: French-speaking guide, cook and muleteers
- Walking level: medium, 5 to 6 hours of walking per day (Ascent of Mont Mgoun 8/9 hours).
- Accommodation: On a trek: Gîte/bivouac in Marrakech, Andalouss hotel or similar.
Rates per person
Base 2 pax:
- Option 1: 655 euros
- Option 2: 455 euros,
- Option 3: 375 euros
Base 4 pax:
- Option 1: 540 euros
- Option 2: 445 euros
- Option 3: 330 euros
Info for Option 1: Pick up from Marrakech and return to Marrakech, nights in Marrakech not included.
Info for Option 2: Transfers from Marrakech not included, only trek part.
Info for Option 3: Transfers and guide services are not included.