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Atlas Mountains Trek: 2-Day Cultural Adventure from Marrakech

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Embark on a 2-day cultural adventure from Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains. Trek through Berber villages, visit ancient terraced fields, and enjoy breathtaking mountain views.

Duration: 2 days

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil/ Atlas Mountains 1740m– Tizi Mzik 2684m-Tamsoulte waterfalls 2300m Tizi Oussem village 1850m

Marrakech Day Trips - After breakfast in Marrakech, pick up & drive towards the high Atlas Mountains via Tahnnaout, Oued Ghighaya & Asni, enjoy the stunning view of the villages along the valet. Arrival to Imlil (65km from Marrakech), meet the guide & multeer andthen start the trek & climb Tizi Mzik pass (2684m), spectacular view over Imlil valley & Toubkal Summit, continue to Tamsoulte to visit the highest waterfalls in the Atlas Mountains (100m of hight), down the Azzaden valley through juniper forest to get to Tizi Oussem village. Overnight at the Guest house in the village. 6hrs walking.

Day 2: Tizi Oussem 1850m – Id Issa village 1800m–Tizi Oudid 2000m– Mattat - Agersioual - Marrakech

Atlas Mountains - After breakfast, enjoy the sunshine on this colorful valley & its marvelous typical Berber villages, leave Tizi Oussem & continue down to Id Issa village, before heading up to Tizi Oudid mountain pass (2000m), cross matat village after a wild thurifer juniper forest, get lunch under walnut groves and relax near the river. On the afternoon transfer back to Marrakech ( arrive approx 17h) 5hrs

What's Included

Local guide
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation as per itinerary
Breakfast

What's Not Included

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Additional Information

Embark on a journey from Marrakech, venturing through numerous quaint hamlets and Berber settlements to the awe-inspiring Western High Atlas Mountains. Traverse past the towns of Imlil, Arghen, and M’zzik. Take time to explore a community situated in the Assif Aït Mizane Valley, which boasts ancient, irrigated terraces flourishing with fruit trees and greenery. Climb the Tiz M’zzik Mountain pass (2450m) and descend amidst juniper trees to the Tizi Oussem village to retire for the night. On the second day, head downwards to the Assif Azzaden Valley (Assif Azzaden), journeying through several Berber hamlets, ascend to the Tizi Oudite pass, and then descend to the village of Aguersiouâl.

Relish a meal alongside the river before you continue for another climb up the Imlil valley before heading back to the village of Imlil, and then returning to Marrakech.

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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489bradleyl

Jun 25, 2023

Great Hike and Experience - The hiking was the perfect amount of work. Not too hard and not too difficult. Our guide, Hussaen, was amazing. He took us at a great pace and also stopped to give us a lot of information about the villages and Berber lifestyle. At our overnight stay, we had some great food and views of the Atlas Mountains and night sky. My friends and I all had such a great time.

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Rebecca_s

May 11, 2023

The most incredible experience - The most incredible experience in the Atlas Mountains! We did a 2 day 1 night tour with Mohammed - he was so knowledgeable and always made sure we were happy, we had a chef that cooked the most amazing local meals and a mule to carry our bags. We trekked about 10k per day (bring hiking boots) and stayed in a lovely guest house in a local Berber village half way through the round loop trek. All in all an amazing experience - thank you Mohammed. Food was always and plenty and delicious!

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Curious40962636526

Dec 27, 2022

AMAZING! - Amazing experience from start to finish, our guide Omar Emzilen was fantastic. Keeping a good pace throughout the ascent and giving plenty of information while leaving sections of the hike for us to enjoy Toubkal Park in silence and take in the beauty. Omar also speaks English and French, the food that was prepared was excellent and served by Omar himself. The rooms as the base camp were more than comfortable. I highly recommend this for anyone interested in hiking Toubkal!

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Yoerif3

Dec 24, 2022

Valley trek - Omar Emzilen is a great guide who knows the Atlas Mountains and the berber villages very well. Not only does he lead the way, but he also provides information about the area and cooks excellently. Apart from leading, he is also a great guy in general who makes sure you have everything you need. He speaks English, French, Morocc and Berber. Highly recommended!

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Daisyl747

Dec 6, 2022

Must-do trek with Omar Emzilen - Wow, what an amazing adventure, with the best guide ever - Omar Emzilen. This is a must-do if you are visiting Marrakech, and if you are lucky you will have Omar Emzilen as your guide. Omar was an absolutely wonderful guide who made our trek really special. Omar knew so much about Marrakech and Berber culture, and taught us all about history and traditions. We have come away feeling much more educated. Omar was so kind and helpful and would always make sure that we were comfortable and happy. His English was fantastic too! He took heaps of photos of us so that we have come away with such lovely souvenirs of the trip. The trek itself was stunning, such beautiful landscape with huge mountains, lush valleys, and many different Berber villages so that you really could see what life is like here. The walk is not hard at all and Omar knew the best way to travel so we always felt safe on the paths. The meals cooked by our cook, Mohamed, were the best food that we have had in Morocco. Overall I would highly recommend doing this trip, and hopefully you are lucky enough to get Omar as your guide and Mohamed as your cook!

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Justin_p

Jan 6, 2022

A hike through Real Berber Villages in the Atlas Mountains - Highly Recommend! - This was an awesome Trek through the Atlas Mountains! Our guides were patient and kind, and made sure we had everything we needed! The food was fantastic traditional, authentic, and always served with hot Moroccan tea. We visited the Berber villages and met some of the kids and it was an experience we will never forget. The hiking itself was moderate difficulty with some advanced sections and averages about 10-12km a day. We would recommend packing very warm clothes (hats, mitts, warm socks, coat) if you're going in the winter season as we did. Also, bringing your own snacks never hurts! We would highly recommend this trek to anyone who is looking for some solid activity, amazing food, authentic Berber experience, and fantastic genuine guides! Thank you, Larbi, Jamal, and Jacqueline (pack mule)

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Trekkingmama

May 19, 2019

Don’t miss this mountain trip!! - These folks do it right! Courteous, kind, patient, knowledgeable, safe and delightful company. Our trek was about 22 miles, leaving from Imlil. The trails are rugged and mostly unmaintained. There was some road travel on quiet mountain roads. Stunning views the entire time. Excellently prepared fresh meals. I was traveling with friends and now plan to bring my whole family next year. I am an experienced trekker and found this route to be similar to hikes in the Eastern Sierra being hot dry and steep at times. Loose stones, sand and broken rocks on the path made some descents challenging. Two easy river crossings. Tips: trekking poles would be helpful for many. Bring your own snacks/bars etc. if you need to nibble along the way (we found the meals sufficient and the heat takes way much of the appetite. Locally purchased olives and dates travel well). Absolutely take electrolytes if traveling in hot months. I have tremendous gratitude for our guides who worked long hot rugged days during Ramadan!! Blessings to you Abdul, Mohamed, and Hakim.

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896suzannes

May 19, 2019

Utterly Amazing - Abdul was the most amazing, attentive and good-natured guide and our donkey drivers/cooks other Abdul and Mohammed were fabulous! We ate like queens even stopped at the top of a pass in the middle of nowhere. We thought we were going on an 18 kilometer hike over two days but it was actually 22+ miles!! We (six women friends aged 34-72) went from Imlil to Tachedirt and back (different route on return ending at a village below Imlil along the river),staying in a very lovely and comfortable guest house at the very tippy top of Tachedirt which is allegedly the highest village in the High Atlas. Some of the terrain is grueling- especially the final 3 mile descent over rocks and scree. Our wonderful Abdul’s and Mohammed did the entire trip during Ramadan which means that during the days when we were hiking up and down in very warm weather they had neither food nor water. An extraordinary experience highly recommended. Just be sure your body is up to the challenge.

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