ToubkalChallenging
5-Day Hike Around the Berber Villages of the High Atlas
- Duration
- 5 days
- Max altitude
- 2,503 m
- Total ascent
- 3,539 m↑
- Best season
- Mar–Jun, Sept–Nov
Five days to experience the High Atlas from the inside, at village pace. From the Moulay Brahim gorge to Tizi Oussem, from the Assaka spring to the walnut and juniper woods of Tamsoult, then over the M'zik pass to Imlil: every stage crosses hamlets where time seems to stand still. Nights in gites, a refuge or bivouac, with guide, mules and meals included. Possible all year.
100% adjustable. This itinerary is a base — Amazing Toubkal Trek adjusts, adds and removes any part of it for you.
The route
Day by day
Day 1
Marrakech – Moulay Brahim gorge – Tizi Oussem
- Walking
- 5 h
Drive through the Moulay Brahim gorge to Imi Oughlad, then walk over the Tizi n'Tachte pass to the village of Tizi Oussem. About 5 hours of walking.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Ait Oussaden valley – Tizi n'Taghrhourte – D'knt
Walk up the Ait Oussaden valley, over the Tizi n'Taghrhourte pass and past the Assaka spring to D'knt.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Walnut and juniper woods – Tamsoult
Walk through walnut and juniper country to Tamsoult.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Tamsoult waterfall – Tizi n'Mzzik – Imlil
Visit the Tamsoult waterfall, then cross the M'zik pass and walk down to Imlil.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Loop over two passes – Aguersioual – Marrakech
A loop over two passes to Aguersioual, then transfer back to Marrakech. About 6 to 7 hours in total.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included in this price
- English-speaking mountain guide for the whole trek
- Return transfers between your Marrakech hotel and the trailhead (Imi Oughlad)
- 4 nights during the trek (gites, bivouac and a refuge)
- All meals during the trek: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Mules and a muleteer to carry your luggage
- Cooking equipment and a cook for all 5 days of the trek
To plan for
- International flights
- Travel insurance (assistance and repatriation)
- Accommodation and meals in Marrakech
- Drinks (soft drinks, bottled water)
- Any entrance fees
- Tips for the guide, cook and muleteer
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: off season
- August: off 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
How fit do I need to be?
The agency rates it medium to hard: five days of walking with several passes.
Does this trek climb Toubkal?
No. It circles the valleys and Berber villages around Imlil without a summit climb.
Where do we sleep?
Depending on the stage, in gites, bivouac, a refuge or a guesthouse.
When can I go?
All year round, at the same price.
What is included?
An English-speaking guide, Marrakech transfers, trek accommodation, mules, cooking equipment and all trek meals. Not included: flights, insurance, Marrakech hotel, drinks, entrance fees and tips.
Is the 5-day Berber villages hike suitable for beginners?
You need to enjoy walking several days in a row: the agency rates it medium to hard, with several passes but no summit climb.
When is the best time to do the 5-day Berber villages hike?
This trek runs all year at the same price, but the best months are March to June and September to November, when temperatures are mild.
What should I pack for a High Atlas trek?
Broken-in hiking boots, warm layers (nights are cool at altitude), a waterproof jacket, a headlamp, sunglasses, sunscreen, a water bottle and a small daypack. The mules carry your main bag.
How does transport from Marrakech work?
Return transfers between your Marrakech hotel and Imi Oughlad are included. During the trek, mules carry your luggage and you only walk with a small daypack.
Why book with Amazing Toubkal Trek?
It is a local agency founded by Hassan Fadil, an official mountain and desert guide born in the High Atlas, with more than 10 years of experience. The agency holds licence ODV-37092 and tailors its treks to your needs.
Your agency
Amazing Toubkal Trek
- Based in
- Marrakech
- Terrain
- Toubkal, M'Goun, Sahara
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5-Day Hike Around the Berber Villages of the High Atlas
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