In the heart of the Atlas mountains lies a high valley dominated by Mount M’Goun: the Aït Bougmez valley. Here, you’ll spend five days hiking gently from village to village, from valley to gorge, discovering springs and waterfalls, crossing orchards and rubbing shoulders with a world of Berber shepherds and farmers. Each evening, you’ll sleep in an inn for comfort and to better soak up the traditional atmosphere of this happy valley.
To sum up:
Easy walking level: about 4h30 walk 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
You will be enchanted by the beautiful scenery, friendly people and traditional architecture of Aït Bouguemez, nicknamed the Happy Valley.
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 and transfer from the airport to your hotel or riad.
Night in Marrakech
You meet your guide in Marrakech and depart by minibus for Azilal at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, lunch en route. Arrive in the afternoon at Bougmez, at the end of an impressive mountain track.
Settle into your charming inn, Dar Si Hamou, a dry-stone house located in the heart of the valley (7 rooms with private bathroom and toilet, lounge, fireplace and 3 terraces, one with a panoramic view of the crops and surrounding peaks). After a welcome tea, you’ll set off for a short walk in the valley, dinner and night at the inn (1850m).
5-hour drive and approx. 1-hour walk.
Night in Bougmez.
You climb up a mule track to reach the granary and marabout of Sidi Moussa and then descend to the villages of Timit and Aguerd Ouzrou. A detour to see dinosaur footprints takes you through orchards to Idoukalen. Picnic in the countryside. Return to your hostel in the afternoon.
Walking time approx. 4h30 – Difference in altitude: +250m/-250m.
Night in Bougmez.
You climb up the valley, from village to village, until you reach Ikhf n’Ighir and the Ahabay sheepfolds, dominated by austere, majestic mountains. Picnic in the heart of nature. You then pass through the villages of Iskatafen and Imelghas, before returning to the inn.
Walking time approx. 4h30 – Difference in altitude: +300m-300m.
Night in Bougmez.
In the morning, you walk along the banks of the Assif Rbat tributary. See the water mills in the village of Ait Imi and dinosaur tracks again. Picnic in the countryside. Return to your hostel in the afternoon.
Approx. 4h30 walking – Difference in altitude: +100m/-100.
Night in Bougmez.
In the early morning, you set off for a final stroll through the valley. After collecting your minibus, you return to Marrakech via Azilal and the Ouzoud waterfalls. Picnic at the waterfalls and arrival in Marrakech at the end of the day.
Check-in at a hotel or riad
1-hour walk and approx. 5-hour drive.
Night in Marrakech.
Free day and lunch in Marrakech. You can visit the ancient imperial city. Discover the majestic silhouette of the Koutoubia, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace, seat of the Grand Vizier Ba Ahmed dating from the late 19th century, and the Dar Si-Said museum, former home of the Vizier’s brother, now transformed into a fine arts museum.
Don’t miss the dyers’ souk, the leather souk and the spice souk.
Night at a hotel or Riad in Marrakech.
Airport transfer
