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.
