Trekking In Morocco

Arrive Marrakech and check-in at hotel.

Overnight Standard Hotel (H+)

Like many North African towns, Marrakech has two distinct parts, the Gueliz (or the modern French-built city) and the Medina (the Old City). It has always been a meeting place for the mountain Berbers and the desert people of the south. The celebrated Djemme-el-Fna is a spectacle not to be missed where scenes from “Arabian Night” seem to be acted out everyday with its story-tellers, snake-charmers, letterwriters, water-sellers and jugglers! After a free morning we head south into the High Atlas mountains toward the tiny hamlet of Imlil. From here we walk along a mule track to the Berber village of Aremd (1950m) where we overnight in a local village house. (Total walking approx. 1 hr). From Aremd we begin our exploration of the High Atlas range with a series of treks, possibly spending each night at a different place.

Please note: the exact route of our trek will vary depending on local conditions and on the group’s ability. We usually explore the area to the north of Aremd, which reaches some of the lesser known villages in this region. Details of the kind of circuit you might take are given below – this itinerary is given as an example only.

Overnight Village House (H) Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

A rewarding first day’s trek to Ouanskera over Tizi n’Tamertert into the Imenane Valley. (Total walking approx. 5.5 hrs)

Overnight Gite (H) Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A demanding day, starting with a steep ascent and then descending to the remote Iabessene village, via Tachedirt and Tizi n’Tachedirt. We spend the night in a Berber village house. (Total walking approx. 6-7 hrs)

Overnight Village House (H) Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Walk to the alpine valleys of Oukaimeden, via Tizi Mzlee, Agounss and Tizi n’Ouatter. (Total walking approx. 7 hrs)

Overnight Mountain Refuge (H) Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Free day in Oukaimeden with optional walk up to summit of Jebel Oukaimeden (3262m, approx 4 hours round trip) for the stunning panoramic views. There is also the opportunity to walk to a ridge behind the refuge to watch the sunset. (Approx. 2.5 hrs)

Overnight Mountain Refuge (H) Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A beautiful day walk down to Amskere through juniper forests. We will stop for a picnic lunch by the river before heading up to the Tizi-Aguersioual and then down to the village gite. (Total walking approx. 7 hrs)

Overnight Gite (H) Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We head for Tizi-Oussem after crossing the pass at Tizi-Oudite and have a relaxing afternoon. There may be an opportunity to visit the village hammam. (Total walking approx. 6 hrs)

Overnight Gite (H) Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we walk to Tamsoult along the Valley of Oussem, the rest of the afternoon is free to relax, or perhaps visit the nearby waterfall. We spend the night in a Berber camp. (Total walking approx. 3.5 hrs)

Overnight Basic Camping (C) Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek via Tizi Aguelzim to Toubkal refuge with views of Tizi Oussem, Asni and the Haouz plain. There is a predominately steep ascent this morning. (Total walking approx. 5-6 hrs)

Overnight Basic Camping (C) Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, depending on weather conditions, we make an early start for the optional attempt for the summit of North Africa’s highest peak, Jebel Toubkal (4165m). This is a fairly strenuous, though non-technical ascent, involving some scrambling over steep scree slopes. The views from the high ridge are superb. Once we have gained the summit of Jebel Toubkal we return by the same path to our base near the Toubkal refuge. (Total walking approx. 7 hrs)

Overnight Basic Camping (C) Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we walk to Tizi Ouanoums to see its nearby lake, returning via the same path we stop for lunch on our way back down to Aremd (total walking approx. 7 hrs) leaving the late afternoon free to relax or spend some final moments enjoying High Atlas village life.

Overnight Village House (H) Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning we walk back to Imlil and drive down to Marrakech via Asni. The afternoon is free for personal exploration.

Overnight Standard Hotel (H+) Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

A full day to enjoy the marvels of this city. There is the opportunity to take a guided walking tour (optional), visit the famous souks and admire fascinating sights such as the Koutoubia mosque and tower, Saadian tombs, Ben Youssef medersa and the Dar Si Said Palace (now the Museum of Moroccan Art).

Overnight Standard Hotel (H+) Included meals: Breakfast

Our tour ends today in the beautiful city of Marrakech.

Please note that customers returning on the group flight to London may not have breakfast included today if on an early morning flight.

Included meals: Breakfast