M'GounModerate
5 Days in the Ait Bouguemez and Ait Bouli Valleys
- Duration
- 5 days
- Max altitude
- 2,396 m
- Total ascent
- 2,253 m↑
- Best season
- Mar–Nov
Five days discovering the central High Atlas with local families. On the way, a stop at the Ouzoud waterfalls, then dinosaur footprints, Mount Adazen, the Tafnfant plateau and the Tizi n'Tirghist pass, with every night spent with a Berber family. Return via Demnate and the Imi n'Ifri natural bridge. Private transport, qualified guide, mules, meals and tea breaks included. March to November.
100% adjustable. This itinerary is a base — Maroc Trek Atlas adjusts, adds and removes any part of it for you.
The route
Day by day
Day 1
Marrakech – Ouzoud waterfalls – Timit
Drive via the Ouzoud waterfalls and Azilal to Timit. Gite night.
Night: Gîte
Day 2
Dinosaur footprints – Mount Adazen
A loop past the Ibaklouin dinosaur footprints and Mount Adazen. Night with a host family.
Night: Homestay
Day 3
Valley – Tafnfant plateau – Abachkou
Walk through the valley and across the Tafnfant plateau to Abachkou. Homestay night.
Night: Homestay
Day 4
Tizi n'Tirghist – Tirsal
Cross the Tizi n'Tirghist pass to Tirsal. Homestay night.
Night: Homestay
Day 5
Demnate – Imi n'Ifri – Marrakech
Drive back to Marrakech via Demnate and the Imi n'Ifri natural bridge.
Included in this price
- Licensed mountain guide from the valley
- Private return transport from Marrakech (day 1 and day 5)
- Accommodation during the trek (a gite and homestays)
- Meals during the 5 days of the trek
- Mules to carry the luggage
- Mint tea breaks during the 5 days
To plan for
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips
- Accommodation and meals in Marrakech
International flights are never included — you book those yourself
When to go
- January: off season
- February: off season
- March: recommended season
- April: recommended season
- May: recommended season
- June: recommended season
- July: recommended season
- August: recommended season
- September: recommended season
- October: recommended season
- November: recommended season
- December: off season
Recommended seasonOff seasonIt is November: this is the season.
Frequently asked questions
What is included?
Private transport, accommodation, meals during the trek, a licensed guide, mules and tea breaks.
What is not included?
International flights, insurance, drinks, personal expenses and tips.
When is the best time to go?
March to November. From December to February it is cold and it can snow.
How much does it cost?
Price per person: 420 EUR for 2, 400 EUR for 3, 380 EUR for 4 or more.
Where do we sleep?
In a gite on the first night, then with host families in the villages.
What is the Ait Bouguemez valley?
Known as the 'Happy Valley', it is a green valley in the Central High Atlas, in Azilal province, famous for its earthen villages, terraced fields and dinosaur footprints. It is the starting point for treks to M'Goun.
Do I need to be sporty to do the 5-day Ait Bouguemez and Ait Bouli trek?
The agency rates it as moderate. You just need to walk regularly and be comfortable with several days of hiking.
What should I pack for the 5-day Ait Bouguemez and Ait Bouli trek?
Hiking boots, warm layers, a waterproof jacket, a headlamp, sun protection and a water bottle.
How do I get from Marrakech to the Ait Bouguemez valley?
The agency arranges private return transport from Marrakech. The road goes via Azilal and takes several hours across the Atlas.
Why book with Maroc Trek Atlas?
The agency is based at the Timit gite in the heart of the valley. Treks are led by Youssef, a certified mountain and desert guide with over 20 years of experience, and every itinerary can be adapted to your pace.
Your agency
Maroc Trek Atlas
- Based in
- Aït Bouguemez
- Terrain
- M'Goun, Toubkal, Sahara
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