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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

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Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Marrakech – Ouzoud waterfalls – Timit

    Drive via the Ouzoud waterfalls and Azilal to Timit. Gite night.

    Night: Gîte

  2. Day 2

    Dinosaur footprints – Mount Adazen

    A loop past the Ibaklouin dinosaur footprints and Mount Adazen. Night with a host family.

    Night: Homestay

  3. Day 3

    Valley – Tafnfant plateau – Abachkou

    Walk through the valley and across the Tafnfant plateau to Abachkou. Homestay night.

    Night: Homestay

  4. Day 4

    Tizi n'Tirghist – Tirsal

    Cross the Tizi n'Tirghist pass to Tirsal. Homestay night.

    Night: Homestay

  5. 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

  1. January: off season
  2. February: off season
  3. March: recommended season
  4. April: recommended season
  5. May: recommended season
  6. June: recommended season
  7. July: recommended season
  8. August: recommended season
  9. September: recommended season
  10. October: recommended season
  11. November: recommended season
  12. 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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