3-Day Hike through Atlas Villages

Embark on a 3-day walk through Berber villages, where you'll meet the locals and immerse yourself in Berber culture.

Overview

Prices from
£290 pp

Duration
3 days

Difficulty
Challenging

Availability
All year

Itinerary

Day 1 - Marrakech - Imlil

Our driver will meet you at your hotel in Marrakech and drive you to the Atlas Mountains. After a 1.5-hour drive, we will reach the village of Aguersiwal, where we will begin our hike.

After a 2-hour trek, we will arrive at the village of Imlil and check into a guest house. We will take a lunch break, followed by a short afternoon walk to explore the village.

Day 2 - Imlil (1,750 m) – Tizi Mzik (2,500 m) – Azib Tamsoult

Today, the trek will start at 9:00 a.m., heading towards the pass of Tizi Mzik, the highest point of this hike. Enjoy stunning views of the Atlas peaks. After lunch at the pass, we will continue to the Tamsoult Refuge, where we will spend the night in shared dorms. If time allows, there’s the option to visit a nearby waterfall in the afternoon. Dinner will be served by the local team. Total walk: 5 hours.

Day 3 - Azib Tamsoult – Tizi Oussem (1,800 m) – Tizi Ouidid (2,100 m) – Aguersiwal (1,650 m)

The walk will begin at 8:00 a.m., heading down the Azzaden Valley. We will stop at the village of Tizi for some tea in a local house. Afterward, we will continue our walk to Tizi Ouidid, where we will enjoy lunch. We will then finish our hike in the valley of Aguersiwal. Total walk: 5 hours.

What's Included / Not Included?

Included

  • Transfer from Marrakech to Imlil
  • Certified mountain guide
  • Accommodation in guest houses with meals
  • Porters and mules for luggage transport
  • Hot beverages (mint tea, coffee)
  • Transfer back to Marrakech

What's Not Included

  • Beverages
  • Mineral water (available in local shops, €1 per 1.5L)
  • Local tipping

Accommodation

Bab Imlil

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to bring?
  • Luggage bag (easy to carry by porters or mules)
  • Small backpack (for daily essentials)

  • Walking shoes (for treks)

  • Sandals

  • Hat (for trekking)

  • Gloves (for winter treks)

  • Sunglasses

  • Sunscreen

  • Double socks

  • 2 pairs of walking pants

  • Fleece jacket

  • Rain jacket

  • Rain pants

  • First aid kit (for trekking)

  • Warm jacket

  • Ski boots (for ski touring)

  • CamelBak or hydration system

  • Water purification tablets (for treks)

  • Personal medication (may be difficult to find in Moroccan pharmacies)

  • Head torch

  • Personal travel insurance


Note: If you need to rent any equipment from our shop, please email us in advance.

Make an enquiry

Please let us know what date you would like to start your trek and how many people are in your group. We will send you a quote as soon as possible.

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